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Springfield Lodge 1 Grove Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8DF

Granted Southwark 22/AP/3655 Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Works to trees in a Conservation Area: T1 - Mixed vegetation - cut back overhang to wall / kerb line. Clear around cameras removing ivy from fittingsT2 - Lime - Crown lift to provide 3metres clearance from ground level. Remove basal and epicormic growthT3 - Mixed Vegetation - cut back to clear vegetation from building and pathwayT4 - Ivy / Vine - Cut back vegetation close to rear right hand side and rear boundary wall/ fenceT5 - Elder - Make new pollard at crown break. Sever ivyT7 - Common Horse Chestnut - Sever and remove ivy from base up to crown break.T8 - Gleditsia - Tree appears to be under stress. Clear a 0.5m circle around the base of the tree from vegetation. Supply and apply a complete fertiliser around the base of the tree. Supply and spread a bag of bark chipping around the base to keep weed growth clear.T9 - 7x Ash / Sycamore - Remove major deadwood throughout whole crown area. Crown lift 4m. Shorten back low branches from building by 3m. Sever ivy. Remove self sets at base.

As published by the council, reference 22/AP/3655

Application record

Reference
22/AP/3655
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Granted
Decision
Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Received
20 Oct 2022
Validated
20 Oct 2022
Decided
21 Nov 2022
Ward
Champion Hill
Decision by
Delegated Panel - Trees
Postcode
SE5 8DF

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 4 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/AP/2472 Awaiting decision

    Springfield Lodge 1 Grove Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8DF

    Demolition of the existing supported living accommodation in association with hostel use at Springfield Lodge (8 units) (Sui Generis Use) and construction of new supported living accommodation in association with hostel use at Springfield Lodge (9 units plus office and music studio) (Sui Generis Use).

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026
  • 25/AP/3607 Awaiting decision

    Springfield Lodge 1 Grove Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8DF

    G1 Sycamore & Cherry (1015m): CRL to 4m; SP for 2.5m building/communal clearance. Reason: Maintain clearance & safe access. T1 ? Horse Chestnut (18m): SCR for 3m building clearance; 2m overhang reduction; DW & epicormic removal. Reason: Prevent encroachment & remove hazards. T2 ? Common Lime (19m): Cut back for 3m building/ground clearance; DW removal. Reason: Maintain safe clearance & reduce risk. T3 ? Sycamore (18m): CRL to 4m; DW removal. Reason: Improve clearance & safety. T4 ? Privet (5.5m): 0.5m CR. Reason: Routine size/form management. T5 ? Silver Birch (13m): CRL to 4m; DW & hanger removal. Reason: Maintain access & reduce risk. T6 ? Sycamore (6m): 2m reduction on property side. Reason: Prevent branch/structure contact. T8 ? Horse Chestnut (18m): 2?3m CR; DW removal; ivy severance to 2m (1.5m gap); CRL to 6m. Reason: Manage size, improve condition & reduce hazards. T11 ? Elder (4m): Fell & stump grind. Reason: Declining condition & low long-term value. T14 ? Sycamore (18m): 2?3m height reduction; 3?4m lateral reduction; DW removal; CRL to 4m. Reason: Manage size & maintain safe clearance. T15 ? Sycamore (18m): 2m height/lateral reduction; DW removal; CRL to 4m. Reason: Control size & reduce risk. T16 ? Norway Maple (18m): CRL to 6m; DW removal. Reason: Improve clearance & safety. T17 ? Norway Maple (18m): CRL to 6m; DW removal. Reason: Improve clearance & safety. T18 ? Norway Maple (6m): Fell & stump grind. Reason: Suppressed & poor future potential. T20 ? Norway Maple (17m): CRL to 4m; DW removal. Reason: Maintain safe access & reduce risk. T21 ? Sycamore (17m): CRL to 4m; DW removal. Reason: Maintain safe access & reduce risk. T23 ? Lime (18m): 2m CR to PP; DW removal; ivy severance to 2m (1.5m gap); CRL to 6m; remove epicormic. Reason: Maintain management regime & improve condition. T24 ? Sycamore (18m): CRL to 6m; DW removal. Reason: Improve clearance & safety. T29 ? Silver Lime (5m): 2.5m CRL; 0.5m prune. Reason: Routine shaping & c

    Submitted 10 Dec 2025 Trees
  • 25/AP/3491 Granted

    Springfield Lodge 1 Grove Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8DF

    Tree no's G1,T1,T2,T3 T4,T5,T6,T8,T11,T4, T15,T16 ,T17, T18 T20, T21 T23 T24 T29 T30 and T31

    Decided 18 Dec 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Oct 2022

    Received by Southwark

  2. 21 Nov 2022

    Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

  3. 28 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Fletchers Trees Ltd Agent, registered in Ware

Active · incorporated 2001 · Ware

20 applications on PlanIndex · across 13 councils · 100% granted

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Documents

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7 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Southwark granted permission on 21 November 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.

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  • Springfield Lodge 1 Grove Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8DF

    25/AP/3491 Submitted 1 Dec 2025 19m away

    Tree no's G1,T1,T2,T3 T4,T5,T6,T8,T11,T4, T15,T16 ,T17, T18 T20, T21 T23 T24 T29 T30 and T31

    Granted Trees 6 docs
  • 1 Springfield Lodge 1 Grove Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8DF

    26/AP/0019 Submitted 6 Jan 2026 31m away

    99% historically approved · decision due ~3 Mar

    Tree works to be carried out on a multiple number of trees listed in document of Identification of tree and description.

    Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs
  • Springfield Lodge 1 Grove Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8DF

    25/AP/3607 Submitted 10 Dec 2025 31m away

    99% historically approved · decision due ~4 Feb

    G1 Sycamore & Cherry (1015m): CRL to 4m; SP for 2.5m building/communal clearance. Reason: Maintain clearance & safe access. T1 ? Horse Chestnut (18m): SCR for 3m building clearance; 2m overhang reduction; DW & epicormic removal. Reason: Prevent encroachment & remove hazards. T2 ? Common Lime (19m): Cut back for 3m building/ground clearance; DW removal. Reason: Maintain safe clearance & reduce risk. T3 ? Sycamore (18m): CRL to 4m; DW removal. Reason: Improve clearance & safety. T4 ? Privet (5.5m): 0.5m CR. Reason: Routine size/form management. T5 ? Silver Birch (13m): CRL to 4m; DW & hanger removal. Reason: Maintain access & reduce risk. T6 ? Sycamore (6m): 2m reduction on property side. Reason: Prevent branch/structure contact. T8 ? Horse Chestnut (18m): 2?3m CR; DW removal; ivy severance to 2m (1.5m gap); CRL to 6m. Reason: Manage size, improve condition & reduce hazards. T11 ? Elder (4m): Fell & stump grind. Reason: Declining condition & low long-term value. T14 ? Sycamore (18m): 2?3m height reduction; 3?4m lateral reduction; DW removal; CRL to 4m. Reason: Manage size & maintain safe clearance. T15 ? Sycamore (18m): 2m height/lateral reduction; DW removal; CRL to 4m. Reason: Control size & reduce risk. T16 ? Norway Maple (18m): CRL to 6m; DW removal. Reason: Improve clearance & safety. T17 ? Norway Maple (18m): CRL to 6m; DW removal. Reason: Improve clearance & safety. T18 ? Norway Maple (6m): Fell & stump grind. Reason: Suppressed & poor future potential. T20 ? Norway Maple (17m): CRL to 4m; DW removal. Reason: Maintain safe access & reduce risk. T21 ? Sycamore (17m): CRL to 4m; DW removal. Reason: Maintain safe access & reduce risk. T23 ? Lime (18m): 2m CR to PP; DW removal; ivy severance to 2m (1.5m gap); CRL to 6m; remove epicormic. Reason: Maintain management regime & improve condition. T24 ? Sycamore (18m): CRL to 6m; DW removal. Reason: Improve clearance & safety. T29 ? Silver Lime (5m): 2.5m CRL; 0.5m prune. Reason: Routine shaping & c

    Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs
  • Karen Court Grove Lane London Southwark

    22/AP/3055 Submitted 1 Sep 2022 31m away

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In Southwark

  • 26/AP/2033 Granted

    South London Scout Centre Grange Lane London Southwark SE21 7LH

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    13 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/AP/2041 Granted

    133 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6LW

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    13 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/AP/2022 Granted

    18 Village Way London Southwark SE21 7AN

    Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: The works are part of a regular maintenance program to retain the trees at a suitable size for their location, encourage well balanced crowns for future years and an even distribution of growth throughout the crown Rear Garden T1 Acacia: Remove 2 lowest limbs back to stem Liftto 3m and deadwood T2 Silver Birch: Remove lower branches back to stem Lift to 3m and any crossing branches T3 Eucalpytus: Reduce top by up to 2 metres T4 Pyracantha: Cut back longer laterals by 1.5 metres to form a more compact crown Poplar: remove 1 limb back to stem on the Poplar T5 & T6 Conifers: Cut back Conifer by 1.5 metres T7 Conifer: Fell Conifer Laurel: cut back Laurel to the fence line T8 Birch: Remove lower limbs Lift to 3m back to stem to make tree more upright T9 Purple Leaf Plum: Crown reduction by up to 2 metres of branch length T10 Birch: Remove lower limbs Liftto 3m back to stem to make tree more upright

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