39 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QS

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 25/AP/3230 Awaiting decision

  39 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QS

  T1 - Large Lime tree at rear garden. Remove lower lateral limb back to the trunk to open up the rear of the garden. T2 - Cordyline on right hand side of garden, pollard to 5m as tree has got very big and dominating this side. T3 - Neighbours Pittosporum, remove stem over garden back to trunk and reduce canopy back to fence line.

  Submitted 5 Nov 2025 Trees

1. 11 Jan 2022

   Received by Southwark

2. 23 Feb 2022

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

3. 21 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 23 February 2022, 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.

• 39 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QS

  25/AP/3230 Submitted 5 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~31 Dec

  T1 - Large Lime tree at rear garden. Remove lower lateral limb back to the trunk to open up the rear of the garden. T2 - Cordyline on right hand side of garden, pollard to 5m as tree has got very big and dominating this side. T3 - Neighbours Pittosporum, remove stem over garden back to trunk and reduce canopy back to fence line.

  Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 37 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QS

  25/AP/3229 Submitted 5 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~31 Dec

  Two Apple trees (T1 and T2) - Crown reduction by 30%, reshape as required and remove epicormic growth

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• 37 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QS

  22/AP/0058 Submitted 11 Jan 2022 50 yards away

  G1- X-large apple trees. Crown reduce by 30% and crown thin by 30%, reshape as required. T1 - Large Lime tree, remove lateral limb over neighbours' garden to rear. T2 - 1 Large Leaning Beech tree. Remove lowest lateral limb over gardens, remove dead Ivy and remove lateral limb over neighbours' garden to rear, also thin canopy over this garden by removing any lateral branches. T3 - 1 Large Leaning Beech tree nearest clients' house. Remove dead ivy and remove 2 lower lateral branches over carpark area.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 41 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QS

  26/AP/1147 Submitted 22 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  T1 - Medium Cherry tree which is not aesthetically attractive and looks like the ground level would have been significantly higher at one stage many years ago. Remove to ground level and grind stump. Replant with 8cm DBH Prunus Kanzan. T2 - Lilac multi stem, canopy is thinning in its old age and also is an odd shape. Section fell to ground level and grind stump. T3 - Coppice stool of a Hazel tree, section fell to ground level and grind stump. T4 - Multi stem Lilac which is very mature and has significant die back. Section fell to ground level and grind stump. Replant with 8cm DBH Magnolia Black Tulip. T5 - Medium Crab apple tree, section fell to ground level and grind stump. Replant with Laburnum Laburnocytisus.

  Granted Trees 12 docs

• 41 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QS

  26/AP/1324 Submitted 7 May 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of rooflight to side-facing pitched roof; squaring off of the existing side lean-to roof at ground floor level; replacement of the existing front and rear entrance doors to the side lean-to extension; and installation of new glazed rear doors at lower ground floor level to the main dwelling.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 25 docs
  Domestic

• Alys Court 35 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QS

  26/AP/0434 Submitted 13 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  2x Birch trees located at the front of the building - crown reduction up to 1m back to previous with a focus on branches overhanging street and extended regrowth. Row/hedge of 7x Laurel trees in back garden - Reduce to half current height (approx 4m)

  Granted Trees 7 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