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Old Alleynians Sports Ground Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7HA

Granted Southwark 22/AP/0158 Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

(T4) and (T5) 2 x Elm trees, approximately 12m in height: Trees are dead and dying with extensive crown dieback. Fell to ground level.(G1) A Group of Ash and Hawthorn trees overhanging the rear of the sports club roof. Cut back to suitable growth points leaving a minimum 2m clearance above the roof.(G2) Group of mixed species overhanging bus stop: Remove deadwood and branches overhanging the road.(T8) Oak; Crown lift by 4m: leaning tree, low branches.

As published by the council, reference 22/AP/0158

Application record

Reference
22/AP/0158
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Granted
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Received
20 Jan 2022
Validated
20 Jan 2022
Decided
3 Mar 2022
Ward
Dulwich Wood
Parish
Dulwich
Decision by
Delegated Panel - Trees
Postcode
SE21 7HA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 4 applications since 2022: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/AP/2419 Awaiting decision

    Old Alleynians Sports Ground Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7HA

    (TG1) Row of trees mixed species on raised bank (North East of driveway) - Remove major deadwood and clear phone wires (TG2) Row of Oak trees (South West of driveway) - Remove major deadwood and clear phone wires (T3) Dying Ash - Section fell to ground level (height 8.0m) (T4) Dead elder - Section fell to ground level (height 2.5m) (T5) Partially dead Hawthorn - Section fell to ground level (height 2.5m) (T6) Oak - Remove lower bough over road - we previously applied to remove this bough - it has since been hit by multiple vehicles and damaged. (T7) Oak (Dead) - Remove small diameter secondary dead branches back to main trunk (height 4.0m, crown spread from 0.8m to 0.4m)

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026
  • 25/AP/3002 Granted

    Old Alleynians Sports Ground Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7HA

    5 day notification: (TGI) Group of dead Elms - Section fell a group of x3 dead elm trees near the main road. Section 154 - Highways Act 1980 - Dead or Diseased Trees on the Highway. Replace with Acer campestre, Crataegus monogyna or Ilex aquifolium

    Decided 16 Oct 2025 Trees
  • 22/AP/3392 Granted

    Old Alleynians Sports Ground Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7HA

    Construction of a timber framed pavillion to be used as a utility store and changing facility by Old Alleynian RFC

    Decided 13 Mar 2023 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Jan 2022

    Received by Southwark

  2. 3 Mar 2022

    Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

  3. 21 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Foxy Arboriculture Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in London

Active · incorporated 2021 · London

229 applications on PlanIndex · across 8 councils · 98% granted

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Documents

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11 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Southwark granted permission on 3 March 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.

About tree works applications

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.

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  • Old Alleynians Sports Ground Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7HA

    25/AP/3002 Submitted 13 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    5 day notification: (TGI) Group of dead Elms - Section fell a group of x3 dead elm trees near the main road. Section 154 - Highways Act 1980 - Dead or Diseased Trees on the Highway. Replace with Acer campestre, Crataegus monogyna or Ilex aquifolium

    Granted Trees 3 docs

  • London Borough Of Southwark Sports Club Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7EU

    23/AP/2279 Submitted 11 Aug 2023 100 yards away

    Installation of a floodlighting system for the pitch area to include 6 x 15 meter in height galvanised steel columns (with relevant concrete block foundations) each column to be mounted with two floodlights, installation of an electrical junction box fabricated from galvanised steel with and associated underground cabling ducts.

    Withdrawn Full applications 30 docs

  • Parkside Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7EU

    22/AP/3525 Submitted 11 Oct 2022 100 yards away

    Construction of single storey rear and side extensions.

    Granted Householder Extension 20 docs
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  • Cypress Tree House Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7EU

    22/AP/4067 Submitted 29 Nov 2022 150 yards away

    5 DAY NOTIFICATION. s.154 Exemption Highways Act Group of mixed trees/shrubs (G1) - cut back and lift over a public highway. A conifer (T1), mimosa (T2), prunus (T3) and shrubs to reduce lateral spread by 1m from 3m to 1m and lift to 2.5m above pavement, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. All are approx 4m in height other than the conifer which is 10m in height. Work undertaken as all trees/shrubs are growing too low over the pavement and will cause an issue if left unchecked. The trees will tolerate the pruning as specified above as the pruning is very minor.

    Granted Trees 7 docs

  • Cypress Tree House Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7EU

    26/AP/1418 Submitted 18 May 2026 150 yards away

    Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission ref: 25/AP/1310 dated 30.07.2025 for 'Construction of a single storey extension in the rear garden, installation of solar panels to the existing outrigger roof, new dormer windows to the rear and side roof light to the main roof, replacement of existing windows and door, alterations to some windows and doors, and replacement of the existing lean to shed roof.' Amendment sought: 1. Addition of a roof light to main roof flat roof 2. Repositioning of dormers

    Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +2 28 docs
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  • London Borough Of Southwark Sports Club Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7EU

    25/AP/2638 Submitted 15 Sep 2025 200 yards away

    96% historically approved · decision due ~11 Nov

    Details of condition 4 (DEMP) as required by planning permission ref. 24/AP/2732 dated 27/11/2024 for 'Demolition of an Building in a Conservation Area The building is fire-damaged, former clubhouse of the Southwark Lawn Bowls and Social Club. A single storey structure located on the east side of the sports grounds the dismantling the timber roof structure, removing all the external and internal walls and breaking up the floor slab and grubbing out the foundations, to leave the site of the clubhouse free from all structures. A lean-to store and toilet facilities formed from metal sheeting and timber construction around the NE corner of the building will also be cleared away'.

    Awaiting decision Conditions Demolition 3 docs
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In Southwark

  • 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