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5 Woodhall Drive London Southwark SE21 7HJ

Granted Southwark 22/AP/2090 Works to a Tree with a TPO

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Willow (T1) - crown reduce Reduce lateral spread by 3m from 10m to 7m. Crown thin by 20%. Apple (T2) - fell 5m in height. Box Elder (T3) - crown reduce Reduce height by 1m from 6m to 5m. Reduce lateral spread by 2m from 7m to 5m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic.Purple Plum (T4) - crown reduce Reduce height by 1m from 6m to 5m. Reduce lateral spread by 2m from 7m to 5m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Elder (T5) - fellSelf seeded Sycamore (T6) - fell

As published by the council, reference 22/AP/2090

Application record

Reference
22/AP/2090
Type
Works to a Tree with a TPO
Status
Granted
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED
Received
14 Jun 2022
Validated
15 Jun 2022
Decided
29 Jul 2022
Ward
Dulwich Wood
Parish
Dulwich
Decision by
Delegated Panel - Trees
Postcode
SE21 7HJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

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

  • 26/AP/2664 Awaiting decision

    5 Woodhall Drive London Southwark SE21 7HJ

    Tree ID 8314 and Apple Tree Approx 7 m in height situated on near left hand side boundary of the rear garden. Reduce height to approximately 3.5m AGL, back to suitable growth points or branch junction. Reshape for more compact form.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Jun 2022

    Received by Southwark

  2. 15 Jun 2022

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 29 Jul 2022

    Decision issued: Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED

  4. 26 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Amber Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in London

Active · incorporated 2007 · London

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

9 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Southwark granted permission on 29 July 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.

Nearby applications

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  • 9 Woodhall Drive London Southwark SE21 7HJ

    23/AP/2102 Submitted 26 Jul 2023 50 yards away

    Works to Trees with a TPO: Proposal: Ground works and associated root severance to install root barrier (13.3m in length/ 4m deep)The reasons for the application are as follows:-Trees have been positively implicated in subsidence damage.-The proposal seeks to install a root barrier to isolate the trees from the building.

    Granted Trees 8 docs
  • 6 Woodhall Drive London Southwark SE21 7HJ

    20/AP/1633 Submitted 12 Jun 2020 50 yards away

    The tree on the boundary between our garden and the neighbour, seeking the removal of tree.

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  • 2 Woodhall Avenue London Southwark SE21 7HL

    21/AP/2559 Submitted 20 Jul 2021 50 yards away

    T1 10m Larch tree - Reduce by 2m to leave an 8m tree, sever Ivy at base of the tree T2 11m Conifer - Reduce in height by 2m to leave a 8m tree

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  • 2 Woodhall Avenue London Southwark SE21 7HL

    24/AP/0105 Submitted 15 Jan 2024 50 yards away

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  • 11 Woodhall Drive London Southwark SE21 7HJ

    25/AP/3389 Submitted 19 Nov 2025 100 yards away

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  • 11 Woodhall Drive London Southwark SE21 7HJ

    22/AP/1407 Submitted 20 Apr 2022 100 yards away

    T1 Works: Remove Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at neighbouring property 9 Woodhall Drive

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In Southwark

  • 26/AP/2635 Awaiting decision

    Flat 3 3 Crescent Wood Road London Southwark SE26 6RT

    T7473 - Common Holly -Young twin-stemmed holly, (likely self set) with very sparse canopy and poor vitality, symptomatic with the suppression from the adjacent mature trees. Proposed fell to 50cm above ground level and treat with systemic herbicide (ECO-PLUG). Replacement tree in line with TDE's tree replacement policy.

    Received 4 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/AP/2625 Awaiting decision

    Alleyns School Townley Road London Southwark SE22 8SU

    Works to a tree with a TPO: 1. Sorbus aucuparia T164 - Condemed by tree officer. Slow death, bacterial canker, vigarous shooting from the base. Remove tree and replace with Sciadopitys verticillata. 2. Aesculus hippocastanum T161 - Veteranisation over two years. First cuts to 8m reduction. Mower damage and Ganoderma present. 3m radial mulch and rope off to reduce risk of failing and prolong life of tree. 3. Aesculus hippocastanum T157 - Condemed by tree officer. Reduce height to 3m monolith for biodiversity, replant with with Celtis australis. 4. Aesculus hippocastanum T156 - Condemed by tree officer. Reduce height to 4m monolith for biodiversity, replant with Liquidambar styraciflua. 5. Aesculus hippocastanum T154 - Lift to 5m above storage bays to reduce potential for damage. Tree officer stated that A. hippocastanum is becoming less and less suitable for our climate, with considerations to site and use. All efforts made to rope off mature trees and mulch root plate to prolong their life.

    Received 4 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/AP/2602 Awaiting decision

    24A Talfourd Road London Southwark SE15 5NY

    Works to tree with a TPO: T1 - Common ash - fell. 18m in height. Fell tree to ground level. A mature common ash (Fraxinus excelsior) standing in the rear garden, closely surrounded by residential property on several sides.

    2 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/AP/2584 Awaiting decision

    Naismith House 175 Tower Bridge Road London Southwark SE1 2AH

    To carry out works to trees with a TPO within the grounds of St Johns Churchyard, Southwark, London, SE1 2AH.

    Received 1 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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