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Low Cross Wood Lane London Southwark

Granted Southwark 22/AP/2750 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

T8 - Oak tree approximately 20m in height. Works: pollard to 3-3.5m above fork . Reason: to abate hazard. The tree is in poor condition

As published by the council, reference 22/AP/2750

Application record

Reference
22/AP/2750
Type
Works to a Tree with a TPO
Status
Granted
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED
Received
2 Aug 2022
Validated
2 Aug 2022
Decided
22 Sep 2022
Ward
Dulwich Wood
Parish
Dulwich
Decision by
Delegated Panel - Trees

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 6 applications since 2022: 6 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/AP/2330 Granted

    Low Cross Wood Lane London Southwark

    1930 - Pedunculate oak. Crown Reduction. Crown reduction by 1.5m back to closest growth point. 1912 - Sessile oak. Crown Reduction. Reduce crown by 2m back to closest growth point. 1925 - Pedunculate oak. Crown Reduction. Reduce upper canopy by approx 6m to leave 1m stubs above the main union. Retain all lateral and epicormic growth below the cuts. 1922 - Pedunculate oak. Crown Reduction. Reduce canopy by 2-3m. Prune back to suitable sublateral growth and retain all inner canopy foliage.

    Decided 11 Sep 2026
  • 26/AP/2331 Granted

    Low Cross Wood Lane London Southwark

    7887 - Pedunculate oak. Remove Tree. Fell to 30cm above ground level. 1925 - Pedunculate oak. Monolith. Reduce in height to 50cm below crown break. Retain all growth on stem below. 1924 - Pedunculate oak. Monolith. Veteranise: monolith to approx 4m above ground level (1m above crown break). no branches to be more than 50cm from stem. 1916 - Pedunculate oak. Monolith. Veteranise: reduce in height to approx 8m above ground level. 1913 - Pedunculate oak. Remove Tree. Fell to ground level.

    Decided 11 Sep 2026
  • 22/AP/3757 Granted

    Low Cross Wood Lane London Southwark

    Works to an Oak tree at Low Cross Wood Lane. Dead and dying Oak. Low Cross Wood Lane overhanging entrance gate and footpath. Tree has Fistulina hepatica at base. Works: Reduce to 1m above ground level and plant nearby replacement. Reason: To abate hazard.

    Decided 23 Dec 2022 Trees
  • 22/AP/1855 Granted

    Low Cross Wood Lane London Southwark

    Five day notification to carry out tree works at Low Cross Wood Lane. T1 - Oak. Low Cross Wood Lane overhanging footpath. Works: Fell and replace .Reason: To abate an immediate hazard due to unstable base and ground movement. T2 - Oak. Low Cross Wood Lane overhanging footpath. Works: Remove deadwood. Reason: To abate hazard.

    Decided 10 Jun 2022 Trees
  • 22/AP/1850 Granted

    Low Cross Wood Lane London Southwark

    Five day notification to carry out tree works at Low Cross Wood Lane. T1 - Oak. Low Cross Wood overhanging College Road. Works: Remove deadwood. Reason: To abate hazard.

    Decided 10 Jun 2022 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Aug 2022

    Received by Southwark

  2. 22 Sep 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

3 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Southwark granted permission on 22 September 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

Within 0.3 miles

  • 42 Great Brownings London Southwark SE21 7HP

    26/AP/1027 Submitted 10 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Works to trees in a conservation area: T1 2 x 18m Leylandii - Fell to ground level. Trees to be replaced with a Strawberry tree, Holm Oak or Holly

    Granted Trees 8 docs
  • Dulwich And Sydenham Hill Woods College Road London Southwark SE21

    26/AP/0774 Submitted 17 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Five day notification for tree works: 1x Sycamore tree (Tree ID 7583) fell to 50cm above ground level and stump to be treated with systemic herbicide (eco-plug); 1x Sycamore tree (Tree ID 7584) fell to ground level. All arisings to be removed from site. PPE Required.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • 43 Great Brownings London Southwark SE21 7HP

    23/AP/2619 Submitted 18 Sep 2023 50 yards away

    Works to a Tree with a TPO: Magnolia to entance of no 43Works: Lateral crown reduction by up to 2m. Height and form retainedReason: To abate nuisance and overhanging adjoining gardens

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • 44 Great Brownings London Southwark SE21 7HP

    24/AP/0752 Submitted 18 Mar 2024 100 yards away

    Works to a tree in a conservation area: T1(Magnolia) thin crown by 15%, remove dead wood and one branch over the roof of the neighbouring property.

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • Great Brownings London Southwark

    22/AP/2526 Submitted 14 Jul 2022 100 yards away

    Five Day Notice Application for tree works at Great Brownings, SE21. T1 - Sycamore to woodland boundary rear of no. 36. Crown lift to 4m. Reason: to abate nuisance.G1 - Collapsed dead Sycamore and Hornbeam to woodland boundary rear of no. 36 and overhanging path.Dismantle dead Sycamore and stack within woodland. Crown lift Hornbeam above shrubbery and footway to 2.5-3m. Reason: to abate hazard and nuisance.T2 - Willow overhanging path outside no. 39. Crown lift to 2.5m. Reason: to abate nuisanceT3 - Willow overhanging amenity areas and garages to rear of no. 59. Crown lift above garages and fencing to provide a 2m clearance. Reason: to abate nuisanceT4 to T8 - An avenue of Norway Maple, Cherry Plum and Oak lining the access road on amenity grass. Crown lift to 2.2m height above footway and up to 3.5m above carriageway. Remove deadwood and stubs. Reason: to abate hazard and nuisance.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • Great Brownings London Southwark

    22/AP/3734 Submitted 27 Oct 2022 100 yards away

    Tl - Leaning Elderberry 3m height to woodland boundary rear of no. 36. To coppice. Reason: to abate hazard and allow replacement native landscaping.T2 and T3 - Poor condition squirrel damaged Sycamore saplings Sm height boundary rear of no. 36 and overhanging path. To fell. Reason: to abate hazard and allow replacement native landscaping. Gl and G2, T4 - Leaning Elderberry, Holly and Privet to bank side of no. 37'. To coppice. Reason: to abate hazard and allow replacement native landscaping.TS - Squirrel damaged poor condition Norway Maple to side of no. 37. To crown lift. Crown reduce by up to 3m, remove dead wood. Reason: to abate nuisance.

    Granted Trees 4 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