23 De Crespigny Park London Southwark

1. 9 Aug 2023

   Received by Southwark

2. 29 Aug 2023

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 29 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.

• 29A De Crespigny Park London Southwark SE5 8AB

  22/AP/1750 Submitted 20 May 2022 50 yards away

  G1. 4 Lime trees - Cut down any basal growth as low as possible - Remove trunk growth up to main break - Crown thin by 20% removing epicormic and congested growth - Crown reduce 4 x 14m trees by 3m to previous reduction points to Leave 4 x 11m trees

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 13-15 De Crespigny Park London Southwark SE5 8AB

  22/AP/0742 Submitted 1 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Sycamore (T1) - reduce to old wounds approximately 1-2m from tips and crown clean.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 5 Love Walk London Southwark SE5 8AD

  26/AP/0186 Submitted 22 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  London Planes trees in front garden of 5 Love Walk. To repollard all x 3 London Planes trees back to their established pollard points. This maintenance is necessary to manage tree size and promote healthy regrowth.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 6 Love Walk London Southwark SE5 8AD

  22/AP/2998 Submitted 26 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  Trees located within curtilage of 29 De Crespigny Park. Land Title 303093 T1 Sycamore remove a ring of ivy at around 20", T2 Sycamore fell, T3 Sycamore fell, T4 Sycamore fell, T5 Sycamore remove a few unsightly pegs/deadwood. T2,3,4 removed to allow T1 and T5 to reach full potential and open out garden. there are plans to replant to enhance bio diversity.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 4 Love Walk London Southwark SE5 8AD

  23/AP/2331 Submitted 17 Aug 2023 50 yards away

  T1 - XL TPO London Plane tree. One limb is touching and resting on the house. The other limb is growing towards the neighbours? house at number three love Walk, this is over their front garden so should also be removed to trunk. In addition, remove two smaller lateral branches growing towards properties which are at 3m. Reduce canopy back from building to give 2m clearance.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 16 De Crespigny Park London Southwark SE5 8AF

  23/AP/2148 Submitted 31 Jul 2023 50 yards away

  T1 LimePrune to clear roof allowing approx 1.5m clearance. Remove deadwood. Remove basal & epi to crown break. Lift remainder to 5mLocated front of Child SiteReduce from building to reduce conflict with building & reduce pests entering roofRemove Basal, Epi growth & lift lower crown to 5m giving more light & vision Reduce conflict with large vehicles entering driveT2 SycamoreReduce low extended limb over drive to bollards by reduction of approx 2.5m of branch length. Remove deadwood. Remove basal & epi growthLocated right hand side of CNS driveway on front boundaryReduce extended limb over drive to reduce branch end weight & conflict with large vehiclesRemove Basal & Epi growth giving better vision T3 Tulip TreeLift to 3mLocated front of IPPN building to left hand sideLift lower crown to 3m to reduce conflict with public footpathT4 & T5 AcaciaRemove basal & epi growth. Lift to 3m. Remove deadwoodLocated left & right hand side of IPPN building ? Left & right hand side of driveLift lower crown to 3m to reduce conflict with public footpathRemoval of Basal & Epi growth giving better vision T6 LimeRemove basal & epi growth to crown break.Located rear of SGDP building to side of driveRemove Basal & Epicormic growth giving better vision and lightT7 LimeLift to 2.5 metresLocated on grass to side of Ortus buildingLift lower crown to 2.5m giving access along grass area for grass maintenance & pedestrian accessT8 SycamoreTidy damaged branches. Lift over drive to 4mPart of group located rear of SGDP building (currently building site)Tidy branches damaged by construction vehiclesLift lower crown to 4m to reduce risk of further damageG9 Mixed ShrubsTrim round to tidy. Clear from path & buildingLocated side of SGDP buildingGeneral maintenance to enhance aesthetics & reduce conflict with buildingG10 Birch, Walnut, Cedar, Plane and SycamoreLift to 2.5m. Remove basal & epi growthLocated side of SGDP buildingRemoval of epi growth &...

  Granted Trees 21 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