Guinness Court Snowsfields London Southwark

1. 27 Oct 2021

   Received by Southwark

2. 28 Oct 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Dec 2021

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

4. 21 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 1 December 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Guinness Court Snowsfields London Southwark SE1 3SX

  26/AP/1626 Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~3 Aug

  Five Day Notification for tree works: T1: Cherry Tree (Prunus sp.) - Extensive structural defects associated with advanced decay and canker infection. Multiple large scaffold limbs display significant areas of exposed decayed wood arising from historic pruning wounds and progressive pathogen activity. Areas of necrotic bark tissue and associated dysfunction are evident throughout the crown structure, indicating a decline in the tree's physiological condition. Fell to ground level. Plant 1 x replacement Purple Plum minimum 12-14cm stem girth before March 2027.

  Decided Trees

• Guinness Court Snowsfields London Southwark SE1 3SX

  25/AP/3551 Submitted 5 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  T1: Purple Plum - Sectional dismantle to ground level T2: Cherry x 2 - Remove dead wood and crown reduce by 1 metre circa T3: Small Cherry - Tip reduction to suitable pruning points T4: Grind stumps for replanting Reason for works: Purple plum has Ganoderma and will be replaced

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Bridgewalk Heights 80 Weston Street London Southwark

  22/AP/2277 Submitted 27 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  T6 (marked with 6 on the plan) - Laurel - Selectively remove branches in direct contact with wall to allow 0.5m clearance, shorten back overhang from neighbours property towards boundary line, shape and balance remainder.

  Granted Trees 14 docs

• 2-4 Melior Place London Southwark SE1 3SZ

  26/AP/2620 Submitted 3 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  Details of Condition 3 (a) Archaeological watching ) (b) Watching brief report as required by full planning permission 24/AP/2213 dated 27/01/2025 for: (Removal of Condition 4 (Green wall) of the planning application ref: 18/AP/3229 dated 30/07/2019 for: (redevelopment of the site involving the construction of a 6-storey plus basement building, comprising a retail art gallery (Class A1) on the ground floor and 3 x 2 bed, 2 x 3 bed and 2 x 4 bed residential units on the upper floors).

  Awaiting decision

• 38-42 Snowsfields And 62 - 64 (Evens) Weston Street London Southwark SE1 3SU

  26/AP/2297 Submitted 31 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  Replacement of 5 main entrance doors and frames (including glazed panels above) with new timber doors and frames.

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

• Site Of 2 To 4 Melior Place London Southwark SE1 3SZ

  21/AP/3687 Submitted 21 Oct 2021 100 yards away

  Details of Condition 3a - the implementation of a programme of archaeological watching brief works, in accordance with a written scheme of investigation required by planning permission dated 30/07/2019 [LBS Ref 18/AP/3229] for 'Redevelopment of the site involving the construction of a 6-storey plus basement building, comprising a retail art gallery (Class A1) on the ground floor and 3 x 2 bed, 2 x 3 bed and 2 x 4 bed residential units on the upper floors'.

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• 26/AP/2033 Granted

  South London Scout Centre Grange Lane London Southwark SE21 7LH

  Works to trees in a Conservation Area. Agreed amendment email dated Fri 31/07/2026 11:57 T1 Lombardy Poplar. Fell to Ground Level. T2 Lombardy Poplar. Large Trunk wound. Fell to Ground Level. T3 Lombardy Poplar. Fire Damaged. Fell to Ground Level. Review fire protocols. i.e.; no fires within 5m of any tree and 2m away from any canopy. T4 Hybrid Poplar. Reduce to 1m Above Ground Level (AGL). T5 Lombardy Poplar. 50% reduction back to live wood, leaving a 10m high tree. T6 Lombardy Poplar. 50% reduction back to live wood, leaving a 10m high tree. T7 Carolina Poplar. Fell to Ground Level T8 Carolina Poplar Further testing required. PICUS. Wound occlusion and physiology appear GOOD. T9 Carolina Poplar. Good rib formation. Reduce to 4m AGL and retain as monolith for biodiversity. T10 Crack Willow. Reduce to previous reduction points, retaining knuckles. T11 Carolina Poplar. Remove specified branch. Move Mobile Home to designated parking area or install no-dig 3D geocellular ground protection within RPA. Remove rope from stem or install cambium saver. T12 European Ash. scar indicates failure of a bifurcated stemmed tree. Reduce to 4m AGL and retain as monolith. T13. Wild Cherry. Fell to Ground Level. Dead Tree T14 Lombardy Poplar. Crown Dieback. Reduce to 6m AGL. Crown Dieback T15 Lombardy Poplar. Dead Tree, Fell to Ground Level.

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/AP/2041 Granted

  133 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6LW

  T1 Lime - Crown thinning by 10% and removal of all deadwood (>25mm) of a mature Lime (20m in height) in the rear garden T2 Holly - Reduction in height by 1m from 7m to 6m, lateral reduction by 1m on all compass points, and crown lifting to 3m above the public highway of a Holly on the pavement boundary

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/AP/2022 Granted

  18 Village Way London Southwark SE21 7AN

  Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: The works are part of a regular maintenance program to retain the trees at a suitable size for their location, encourage well balanced crowns for future years and an even distribution of growth throughout the crown Rear Garden T1 Acacia: Remove 2 lowest limbs back to stem Liftto 3m and deadwood T2 Silver Birch: Remove lower branches back to stem Lift to 3m and any crossing branches T3 Eucalpytus: Reduce top by up to 2 metres T4 Pyracantha: Cut back longer laterals by 1.5 metres to form a more compact crown Poplar: remove 1 limb back to stem on the Poplar T5 & T6 Conifers: Cut back Conifer by 1.5 metres T7 Conifer: Fell Conifer Laurel: cut back Laurel to the fence line T8 Birch: Remove lower limbs Lift to 3m back to stem to make tree more upright T9 Purple Leaf Plum: Crown reduction by up to 2 metres of branch length T10 Birch: Remove lower limbs Liftto 3m back to stem to make tree more upright

  Received 10 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/AP/2063 Granted

  114 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8BJ

  (T2) Laurel. Hedge cut and reshape - routine maintenance. Height from 2.5m to 2.2m. Crown spread from 1.5m to 1.2m. (T3) Privet. Hedge cut and reshape - routine maintenance. Height from 2.5m to 2.2m.Crown spread from 1.5m to 1.2m (T4) Plum. Reduce weight on long, lateral branch, as per photo - routine maintenance.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/AP/2064 Granted

  116 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8BJ

  (T1) Magnolia. Crown reduce by 1.5-2m - routine maintenance. Height from 4.0m to a minimum of 2.0m. Crown spread from 2.5m to a minimum of 1.0m

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 3 Aug 2026 Trees