Sydenham Hill Wood And Coxs Walk Development Site Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE22

1. 1 Nov 2022

   Received by Southwark

2. 2 Nov 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Feb 2023

   Decision issued: Minor - GRANTED

4. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Cox's Walk Footbridge Cox's Walk Sydenham Hill Woods London SE26

  20/AP/3537 Submitted 1 Dec 2020 50 yards away

  Mature Oaks (T1 & T2) - Fell due to damage and obstruction to work on bridge (Renewal of planning permission 18/AP/4034)

  Withdrawn Trees 16 docs

• Sydenham Hill Wood And Dulwich Wood Crescent Wood Road London Southwark

  26/AP/1175 Submitted 23 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for replacement fencing, gate and signage. Removal of fencing, concrete posts and metal rods.

  Granted Lawful development 10 docs

• Lordship Lane Allotments Lordship Lane London Southwark SE23

  26/AP/0907 Submitted 26 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Five day notification for tree works: Fell Balsam Poplar tree (ID 7410) to 1m above ground level. Advanced stem decay.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 8 Lapse Wood Walk London Southwark SE23 3PR

  26/AP/3120 Submitted 22 Oct 2026 200 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~18 Dec

  T1 - Hawthorn - crown lift. 7m in height. No reduction to height. Crown lift to 3m above ground level. A Hawthorn growing on the boundary of the property, with its lower branches extending out over the adjoining car bays and the public footpath. The low growth obstructs pedestrians using the path and vehicles using the bays. Lifting the crown to 3m restores safe clearance over both while leaving the upper crown, and the tree's height and form, unaffected. T2 - Pear - reduce. 7m in height. Reduce height by 1.5m from 7m to 5.5m. Reduce laterals by 1m from 3.5m to 2.5m. A Pear standing beside the public footpath, directly below a street lamp column. The crown has grown up into and around the lamp head, where it blocks light from reaching the footpath. Reducing the height by 1.5m brings the crown back below the lamp, and the lateral reduction keeps the tree balanced and clear of the column. T3 - Plum - fell. 6m in height. Fell tree to just above ground level. The stump will be left in place. A self-seeded Plum growing in the rear garden, too close to the neighbouring birch (T5) and the boundary to develop into a good specimen. A native pollinator will be planted as a replacement. T5 - Birch - crown reduce. 15m in height. Reduce height by 3m from 15m to 12m. Reduce laterals by 1.5m from 6m to 4.5m on all compass points. A mature Birch in the rear garden, the largest tree on the site, standing close to the house and neighbouring gardens. The reduction cuts will be made to suitable growth points so that the tree's form and its amenity value are maintained. T6 - Ash - fell. 8m in height. Fell tree as close to ground level as possible. The stump will be left in place. An self seeded ash growing approximately 1m from a nearby structure. No pruning work can resolve a stem this close to a structure, so felling is proposed now, while the tree is still of a manageable size.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Sherwood Court Highwood Close London Southwark SE22 8NL

  26/AP/0814 Submitted 20 Mar 2026 250 yards away

  T1 Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) - Felling to Ground Level Carry out the removal of the Fraxinus excelsior by felling to ground level. The tree is exhibiting multiple fungal fruiting bodies, indicating decay within the structure. Works shall be undertaken carefully to manage any compromised timber and ensure safe removal without damage to surrounding areas. T2 Tilia spp. (Lime) - Crown Reduction and Epicormic Removal Carry out a crown reduction of the Tilia by approximately 2.5 metres in height. Works shall include the removal of epicormic growth from the main stem and lower crown. Branches shall be selectively shortened to suitable secondary growth points to maintain a balanced and natural canopy structure. T3 Aesculus hippocastanum (Large Horse Chestnut) - Crown Reduction Carry out a crown reduction of the large Aesculus hippocastanum by approximately 2.5 metres in height and 1.5 metres in lateral spread. Works shall comprise selectively shortening branches to suitable secondary growth points to reduce canopy size whilst maintaining structural integrity and a balanced crown. T4 Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) - Crown Reduction Carry out a crown reduction of the Aesculus hippocastanum by approximately 2.5 metres in height and 1.5 metres in lateral spread. Works shall involve selectively shortening branch lengths to suitable pruning points to maintain a natural form and balanced canopy

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 2 Highwood Close London Southwark SE22 8NH

  25/AP/3322 Submitted 13 Nov 2025 300 yards away

  Works to tree in a conservation area: Norway Maple 9m height. Lateral reduction of branches to 2m away from property back to closest growth point and removal of dead wood within the canopy. Crown reduction up to 1m back to closest growth point

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 26/AP/2734 Awaiting decision

  Flat D 116 Barry Road London Southwark SE22 0HP

  Construction of a rear dormer extension with juliet balcony and the addition of three roof lights to the front roof slope.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/0565 Withdrawn

  Church Of St Thomas More 380 Lordship Lane London Southwark SE22 8ND

  Landscaping works to provide accessible access from the church carpark to the John Paul Community Hall and Parish Office.

  Received 25 Feb, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/2660 Awaiting decision

  Vintage Yard 59 - 63 Bermondsey Street London Southwark SE1 3XF

  Installation of replacement rooftop and replacement low level roof plant, elevation alterations to include the removal of existing entrance gate and refurbishment of existing front door.

  8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/1973 Granted

  28A Tresco Road London Southwark SE15 3PX

  Construction of an L-shape dormer extension with 0.3m ridge raise and roof lights to the front roof slope.

  Received 7 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/1067 Refused

  Sir Robert Peel Public House Living Accommodation 7 Langdale Close London Southwark SE17 3UF

  For removal of the large single front dormer and the erection of two smaller front dormers set back from the eaves to allow for windows to the loft bedrooms.

  Received 14 Apr, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications