Planning application
Springfield Lodge 1 Grove Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8DF
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.
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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).
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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
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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
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Oct 2022
Received by Southwark
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21 Nov 2022
Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
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28 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Fletchers Trees Ltd Agent, registered in Ware
Active · incorporated 2001 · Ware
20 applications on PlanIndex · across 13 councils · 100% granted
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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.
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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
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