Herne Hill United Church Red Post Hill London Southwark SE24 9PW

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

• 26/AP/1947 Granted

  Herne Hill United Church Red Post Hill London Southwark SE24 9PW

  Works to a tree subject to a TPO T1 10m Norway Maple ?crimson king? - Crown reduce a 10m tree by 2m to leave at 8m and reduce a 6m spread by 2m on all compass points

  Decided 26 Aug 2026
• 22/AP/0859 Granted

  Herne Hill United Church Red Post Hill London Southwark SE24 9PW

  To remove (fell) to near ground level and grub out/grind out stumps to inhibit regrowth a group of trees referred to and identified as TG1 False Acacia, Sycamore, Elder, Lilac group in a report of MWA Arb dated 20/7/21

  Decided 13 Apr 2022 Trees

1. 17 Jun 2022

   Received by Southwark

2. 29 Jul 2022

   Decision issued: Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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.

• Telecommunication Mast Ref: 14718/SWK104 Red Post Hill Denmark Hill London Southwark SE24 9PW

  25/AP/3505 Submitted 2 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Prior approval notification for removal of 1no existing 10 metre monopole with 3no existing antennas and 2no existing equipment cabinets to be replaced with 1no new 20 metre monopole to accommodate 9no new antennas, 2no new equipment cabinets, 1no new wraparound cabinet and associated ancillary works.

  Granted Telecoms 20 docs

• 4 Denhill House 181 Denmark Hill London Southwark SE5 8DX

  22/AP/0849 Submitted 3 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  T7 and T8 False Acacia of MWA Arb Report Works: Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stump to prevent regrowth. The stump may require repeat treatment due to the species being prone to prolific stump / surface root suckering. Reason: The above trees are considered to be responsible for root induced clay shrinkage subsidence damage to 4.

  Refused Trees 7 docs

• Herne Hill United Church Red Post Hill London Southwark SE24 9PW

  22/AP/0859 Submitted 4 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  To remove (fell) to near ground level and grub out/grind out stumps to inhibit regrowth a group of trees referred to and identified as TG1 False Acacia, Sycamore, Elder, Lilac group in a report of MWA Arb dated 20/7/21

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• 4 Denhill House 181 Denmark Hill London Southwark SE5 8DX

  22/AP/2822 Submitted 9 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  T7 False Acacia of MWA Arb ReportWorks: Reduce height by 3m from 15 m to 12m and crown spread by 4m from 14m to 10m.T8 False Acacia of MWA Arb ReportWorks: Reduce height by 3m from 15 m to 12m and crown spread by 2m from 11m to 9m.Reason: The above trees are considered to be responsible for root induced clay shrinkage subsidence damage to 4 Denhill House, 181 Denmark Hill, SE5 8DX.

  Granted Trees 11 docs

• 3 Royal George Mews London Southwark SE5 8FD

  24/AP/0464 Submitted 19 Feb 2024 50 yards away

  Works TPO: T1 Oak. T2 Yew & T4 Sycamore -. Selective reduction to give 1.5-2m clearance from property. Branch reduction to 'drop crotch' to suitable branch junctions only. Crown thin by up to 30%. Acacia T3 - Fell. Tree is decayed, leaning, and has significant dieback within upper crown. T5 - Remove deadwood Plant 1 x Magnolia to replace T3, minimum 10-12cm stem girth.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 3 Royal George Mews London Southwark SE5 8FD

  22/AP/3541 Submitted 12 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawful development (proposed) for the replacement of windows and external flue for fire and external alterations to garden studio

  Refused Lawful development Windows or glazing 19 docs

• 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