Crescent Wood Road London Southwark

1. 3 Aug 2022

   Received by Southwark

2. 17 Aug 2022

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

3. 15 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 17 August 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.

• Land Rear 1 Peckarmans Wood London Southwark SE26 6RX

  22/AP/2300 Submitted 28 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  5-DAY NOTIFICATION T1 A twin-stemmed Silver Birch (Betula pendula) approximately 20m height within communal amenity grass and overhanging the rear garden of no. 1. One of the stems is entirely dead whilst the other has a sparse crown with evidence of bleeding canker to its base. The tree has a tight V shaped union indicating included bark and foreseeable risk of splitting. works: Fell to ground level. One or two replacement trees will be planted at appropriate locations.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 1 Peckarmans Wood London Southwark SE26 6RX

  20/AP/1860 Submitted 7 Jul 2020 50 yards away

  Silver Birch (T1) - crown reduce and lift. Reduce height by 2m from 9m to 7m and reduce lateral spread by 3m from 8m to 5m. Crown lift live canopy to 4m above ground level. Work undertaken to improve light conditions in owners and neighbouring properties, prevent damage to structure and to give adequate clearance over public highway.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Outside 15 Crescent Wood Road London Southwark SE26 6RT

  22/AP/1439 Submitted 19 Apr 2022 50 yards away

  Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) Crown lift and laterally reduce where overhanging gardens by up to 3m to suitable growth points.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 3 Crescent Wood Road London Southwark SE26 6RT

  26/AP/2636 Submitted 4 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

  7471 - Pedunculate oak - Crown Lift. Crown lift to 5.5m above ground level over carriageway. 7475 - Himalayan birch 'Jacquemontii' - Crown Lift. Clear stem to 1.7m above ground level. 7474 - Common yew - Crown Reduction. Laterally reduce branches to 1m away from property, back to closest growth point. Crown lift to 4.5m above ground level in front of house (in line with lower windowsill of upstairs window). 7472 - Common yew - Crown Lift. Crown lift to 4m above ground level over driveway. 7466 - Common lime - Crown Reduction. Clear basal and epicormic growth to 3m above ground level. Laterally reduce branches away from 1 Crescent wood Road, back to previous pruning points. Remove deadwood. 7448 - Balsam poplar - Sever Ivy. 7448 - Balsam poplar - Lateral Reduction. Laterally reduce branches to 2m away from chimney and roof, back to closest growth point.

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing Trees

• Flat 3 3 Crescent Wood Road London Southwark SE26 6RT

  26/AP/2632 Submitted 4 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  Amended specification agreed with the Dulwich Estate: Fell T7446, a mature false acacia bordering woodland and amenity grassland, to ground level due to significant basal decay on the western tension side and a pronounced lean to the east, removed to ground level and the stumps treated (Eco Plugs) to prevent regrowth. Amended to remove potential for natural regeneration. Inappropriate species for Great North Wood buffer zone.

  Granted 5 docs

• Outside 3 Crescent Wood Road London Southwark

  22/AP/1305 Submitted 11 Apr 2022 50 yards away

  T1: Sycamore: Prune fractured stem. remove damaged limb over entrance.T2 and T3 plane and oak tree remove dead wood to abate hazard.

  Granted Trees 3 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