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93 Friary Road London Southwark SE15 1PY

Refused Southwark 22/AP/2287 Works to a Tree with a TPO

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

T1: Sycamore- Fell to ground level. This tree has become very large and is causing problems to the owner and surrounding neighbours.

As published by the council, reference 22/AP/2287

Application record

Reference
22/AP/2287
Type
Works to a Tree with a TPO
Status
Refused
Decision
Refused As published: Tree Works/TPO - REFUSED
Received
27 Jun 2022
Validated
28 Jun 2022
Decided
22 Aug 2022
Ward
Peckham
Parish
Peckham And Nunhead
Decision by
Delegated Panel - Simple
Postcode
SE15 1PY

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

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

  • 22/AP/3672 Granted

    93 Friary Road London Southwark SE15 1PY

    Details of condition 5 'Arboricultural Method Statement' pursuant to planning permission ref. no. 21/AP/1849: Erection of a part two-storey, part one-storey extension rear extension, alterations to the front facade and installation of an additional window at first floor on front facade.

    Decided 15 Dec 2022 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Jun 2022

    Received by Southwark

  2. 28 Jun 2022

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 22 Aug 2022

    Decision issued: Tree Works/TPO - REFUSED

  4. 26 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Arbor Bear Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor

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Documents

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6 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Southwark refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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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  • 93 Friary Road London Southwark SE15 1PY

    22/AP/3672 Submitted 24 Oct 2022 50 yards away

    Details of condition 5 'Arboricultural Method Statement' pursuant to planning permission ref. no. 21/AP/1849: Erection of a part two-storey, part one-storey extension rear extension, alterations to the front facade and installation of an additional window at first floor on front facade.

    Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs
  • 99 Friary Road London Southwark SE15 1PY

    21/AP/3330 Submitted 21 Sep 2021 50 yards away

    Single storey rear side infill extension to dwellinghouse.

    Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
    Small domestic
  • 107 Friary Road London Southwark SE15 1PY

    22/AP/2275 Submitted 27 Jun 2022 50 yards away

    Installation of new external fire escape stair way which will include replacement of a mono pitch roof with a flat roof and demolition of existing storage space.

    Granted Full applications Demolition 16 docs
  • 109 Friary Road London Southwark SE15 1PY

    20/AP/0463 Submitted 11 Feb 2020 50 yards away

    Prior approval notification for change of use from shop (A1 use) to a studio flat (A3 use)

    Refused 10 docs
  • 109 Friary Road London Southwark SE15 1PY

    20/AP/1057 Submitted 8 Apr 2020 50 yards away

    Prior approval notification for the change of use from a shop (A1 use class) to a studio flat (C3 use class)

    Granted 9 docs
  • Duke Of Sussex 77 Friary Road London Southwark SE15 1QS

    26/AP/0380 Submitted 9 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    Certificate of lawfulness (existing) for erection of flue to rear building.

    Granted Lawful development 20 docs

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