Southwark Cathedral Montague Close London Southwark SE1 9DA

1. 10 Jul 2023

   Received by Southwark

2. 14 Jul 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Aug 2023

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

4. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 21 August 2023, 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.

• 1 Cathedral Street London Southwark SE1 9DE

  21/AP/1987 Submitted 10 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Change of use from a Sui Generis use (restaurant and cookery school) at ground and first floor levels to a Class E use (restaurant) at ground and first floor levels, together with external alterations including the installation of a new vertical duct and extract fan at roof level, 3x AC condenser units at parapet level, a new louvre for air intake within existing window at first floor level and 5x wall lights at ground floor level.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 29 docs

• New Hibernia House Winchester Walk London Southwark SE1 9AG

  19/AP/7024 Submitted 2 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 3 - sample materials of the roof extension and detailed drawings (1:20) detailing works to the ground floor facade required by planning permission dated 21/07/2017 [LBS Ref 17/AP/0503] 'Demolition of existing roof, and the erection of a part one, part two storey roof extension to provide additional office accommodation, the excavation of the basement, and change of use at ground floor and basement from B1 to a combination of B1, A1, A3 and A4 accommodation, minor internal demolition to accommodate a new internal stair and lift'.

  Granted Conditions Extension Demolition 9 docs

• New Hibernia House Winchester Walk London Southwark SE1 9AG

  22/AP/1678 Submitted 13 May 2022 50 yards away

  Display of fascia sign above main entrance and wall mounted menu box situated left of main entrance.

  Granted Advertising 14 docs

• New Hibernia House Winchester Walk London Southwark SE1 9AG

  20/AP/0573 Submitted 21 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  Discharge Schedule 2, Paragraph 1.7 - 'Archaeology mitigation strategy' of the Section 106 Agreement relating to planning permission 17/AP/0503 (Demolition of existing roof, and the erection of a part one, part two storey roof extension to provide additional office accommodation, the excavation of the basement, and change of use at ground floor and basement from B1 to a combination of B1, A1, A3 and A4 accommodation, minor internal demolition to accommodate a new internal stair and lift.)

  Decided Conditions Extension Demolition 4 docs

• Roast At The Floral Hall Borough Market 8 Southwark Street London Southwark SE1 9AH

  23/AP/2329 Submitted 17 Aug 2023 100 yards away

  Installation of new entrance metal frame feature

  Granted Full applications 17 docs

• 8 Borough Market, Roast At The Floral Hall Southwark Street London Southwark SE1 1TL

  23/AP/2196 Submitted 4 Aug 2023 100 yards away

  Listed building consent for new entrance metal frame feature to delineate entrance line, new signage to existing locations and provision of vinyl decals to Borough market side elevation [Not Floral Hall faced].

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings 16 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