11 Gilkes Crescent London Southwark SE21 7BP

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 21/AP/3713 Granted

  11 Gilkes Crescent London Southwark SE21 7BP

  Silver birch tree crown and thin by 20% removal of dead wood lifting of approx 5/6 low branches

  Decided 2 Dec 2021 Trees

1. 14 Jul 2023

   Received by Southwark

2. 17 Jul 2023

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 17 July 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.

• 13 Gilkes Crescent London Southwark SE21 7BP

  21/AP/2673 Submitted 26 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Construction of a single storey timber garden studio for ancillary residential purposes

  Granted Householder 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 9 Great Spilmans London Southwark SE22 8SZ

  22/AP/3000 Submitted 30 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  Front alterations to existing garage and erection of rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 31 docs
  Domestic

• 9 Great Spilmans London Southwark SE22 8SZ

  21/AP/3403 Submitted 27 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  T1: Amelanchier - Tree is dense and requires thinning - Crown thin by 15% including the removal of dead wood and necessary re-shaping,T2: Mulberry - Tree is very dense and requires thinning - Crown thin by 20% including the removal of dead wood and necessary re-shaping,T3: Four Cypress Trees - The trees are too large for the garden and too close to the house - Remove and stumps ground out.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 11 Gilkes Crescent London Southwark SE21 7BP

  21/AP/3713 Submitted 25 Oct 2021 50 yards away

  Silver birch tree crown and thin by 20% removal of dead wood lifting of approx 5/6 low branches

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 15 Gilkes Crescent London Southwark SE21 7BP

  21/AP/3004 Submitted 20 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for replacement of rear windows and french door and enlargement of existing rear opening to ground floor.

  Granted Lawful development Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 13 Great Spilmans London Southwark SE22 8SZ

  26/AP/0415 Submitted 12 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  (T1) Hazel - Crown reduction by approx 30% - routine maintenance. Height from 5.5m to 3.9m and crown spread from 3.0m to 2.1m. (T2) Hazel - Crown reduction by approx 30% - routine maintenance. Height from 3.0m to 2.1m and crown spread from 2.0m to 1.4m. (T3) Hazel - Crown reduction by approx 30%, remove ivy stem growing into the hazel - routine maintenance. Height from 5.5m to 3.9m and crown spread from 3.0m to 2.1m. (T4) Hawthorn - Crown reduction by approx 30% - routine maintenance. Height from 5.5m to 3.9m and crown spread from 3.0m to 2.1m.

  Granted Trees 7 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