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22 Dulwich Village London Southwark SE21 7AL

Granted Southwark 23/AP/2115 Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

REVISED SPECIFICATION TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT PLANTINGWorks to Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Maple (Silver) Remove, T2 Oak Remove The tree works are proposed to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability. Replace with 1 x C.laevigata Pauls Scarlet and 1 x Gleditsia triacanthos, both supplied at 14-16cm girth.

As published by the council, reference 23/AP/2115

Application record

Reference
23/AP/2115
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Granted
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Received
27 Jul 2023
Validated
27 Jul 2023
Decided
5 Sep 2023
Ward
Dulwich Village
Parish
Dulwich
Decision by
Delegated Panel - Trees
Postcode
SE21 7AL

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 23/AP/2837 Withdrawn

    22 Dulwich Village London Southwark SE21 7AL

    Works to trees in a conservation area: T1- Oak- to be felled and T2- Maple- to be felled. Treat as withdrawn:The application has been dealt with under 23/AP/2115

    Decided 18 Oct 2023 Trees
  • 23/AP/2053 Granted

    22 Dulwich Village London Southwark SE21 7AL

    Works to Trees in a Conservation Area :T1 Oak, Reduce over extended lateral growth to give rounded canopy, crown lift on neighbours side to balance.T2 Sugar maple, thin canopy by 30% on one of two codominant stems to reduce weight and wind loading.

    Decided 16 Aug 2023 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Jul 2023

    Received by Southwark

  2. 5 Sep 2023

    Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

  3. 26 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

  • 23/AP/2837 Withdrawn

    22 Dulwich Village London Southwark SE21 7AL

    Works to trees in a conservation area: T1- Oak- to be felled and T2- Maple- to be felled. Treat as withdrawn:The application has been dealt with under 23/AP/2115

    Decided 18 Oct 2023 Trees

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

9 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Southwark granted permission on 5 September 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.

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.

Nearby applications

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  • 22 Dulwich Village London Southwark SE21 7AL

    23/AP/2053 Submitted 24 Jul 2023 50 yards away

    Works to Trees in a Conservation Area :T1 Oak, Reduce over extended lateral growth to give rounded canopy, crown lift on neighbours side to balance.T2 Sugar maple, thin canopy by 30% on one of two codominant stems to reduce weight and wind loading.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • 22 Dulwich Village London Southwark SE21 7AL

    23/AP/2837 Submitted 10 Oct 2023 50 yards away

    Works to trees in a conservation area: T1- Oak- to be felled and T2- Maple- to be felled. Treat as withdrawn:The application has been dealt with under 23/AP/2115

    Withdrawn Trees 5 docs

  • 20 Dulwich Village London Southwark SE21 7AL

    21/AP/4469 Submitted 7 Dec 2021 50 yards away

    T1 - Yew Tree - growing in the front garden, right-hand cornerThis tree is approximately 7.5m highTo reduce in height by up to 2.5mTo reduce/round off the side growth to reshape to create a more compact treeTo clear all resulting debris

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • 24 Dulwich Village London Southwark SE21 7AL

    23/AP/2898 Submitted 17 Oct 2023 50 yards away

    Yew (T1) as identified on the Landscape plan is within a Conservation Area. to be felled to ground level.Mitigation for T1A 1x 20-25cm Magnolia Grandiflora Gallissionniere in the front garden along with a further tree (T2) 3m tall Amelanchier.

    Withdrawn Trees 6 docs

  • 24 Dulwich Village London Southwark SE21 7AL

    22/AP/1099 Submitted 24 Mar 2022 50 yards away

    Part demolition of existing structure including garage, single and double storey side and rear extensions, front and rear garden reconfiguration including works to trees, provision of air conditioning condenser.

    Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 46 docs
    Domestic

  • 16-18 Dulwich Village London Southwark SE21 7AL

    21/AP/3627 Submitted 18 Oct 2021 50 yards away

    Oak (T1) - crown reduce and thin. Reduce lateral spread by 2m from 14m to 12m, no reduction to height. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Crown thin by 20%. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for both owner and neighbouring properties.Indian Bean tree (T2) - crown reduce and thin. Reduce lateral spread by 2m from 9m to 7m, no reduction to height. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Crown thin by 15%.Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for both owner and neighbouring properties.Cypress (T3) - crown reduce. Reduce southern lateral spread by 2m from 9m to 7m, no reduction to height. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for both owner and neighbouring properties. The tree has been reduced over the neighbours property so this will help balance the crown.

    Granted Trees 10 docs

In Southwark

  • 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