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Flat A 73 Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RJ

Granted Southwark 22/AP/2699 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

Reference TPO 231To reduce 6 mature common lime trees around the property perimeter to previous reduction points. Routine maintenance, every 2 years for a period not exceeding 6 years (to August 2028).To remove arisings from site.

As published by the council, reference 22/AP/2699

Application record

Reference
22/AP/2699
Type
Works to a Tree with a TPO
Status
Granted
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED
Received
27 Jul 2022
Validated
27 Jul 2022
Decided
12 Oct 2022
Ward
Goose Green
Parish
Dulwich
Decision by
Delegated Panel - Trees
Postcode
SE22 8RJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

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

  • 26/AP/1341 Granted

    Flat A 73 Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RJ

    Works to a tree with a TPO: 231 6 mature common limes around the perimeter of the property. (TPO number 231) To re pollard the crown of each tree, cutting back to the most recent pruning points, retaining knuckles. To remove arisings from site

    Decided 22 Jun 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Jul 2022

    Received by Southwark

  2. 12 Oct 2022

    Decision issued: Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED

  3. 15 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Southwark granted permission on 12 October 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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  • Flat A 73 Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RJ

    26/AP/1341 Submitted 11 May 2026 50 yards away

    Works to a tree with a TPO: 231 6 mature common limes around the perimeter of the property. (TPO number 231) To re pollard the crown of each tree, cutting back to the most recent pruning points, retaining knuckles. To remove arisings from site

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • Flat 1 57 Ashbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RN

    22/AP/1003 Submitted 16 Mar 2022 50 yards away

    Lime Tree - to remove limb overhanging roof back to main stem and thinning crown by up to 30%-resubmission of lapsed consent.

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • 57 Ashbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RN

    21/AP/3146 Submitted 3 Sep 2021 50 yards away

    T1: Plum tree - Fell to ground level T2:1 Laurel and Buddlhia - Fell to ground level

    Decided Trees 7 docs
  • Rear Of Property 57 Ashbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RN

    21/AP/3833 Submitted 4 Nov 2021 50 yards away

    Construction of two storey one bedroom detached house with private amenity, cycle parking and refuse storage.

    Refused Full applications New dwelling 17 docs
  • 64 Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8QY

    22/AP/2980 Submitted 25 Aug 2022 50 yards away

    Construction of a single storey rear extension and removal of existing conservatory.

    Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
    Small domestic
  • 48 Ashbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RL

    22/AP/0373 Submitted 8 Feb 2022 50 yards away

    Construction of a single storey side infill extension.

    Granted Householder Extension 17 docs
    Small domestic

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