162 Court Lane London Southwark SE21 7ED

1. 16 Aug 2023

   Received by Southwark

2. 17 Aug 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Sep 2023

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

4. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 21 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.

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.

• 160 Court Lane London Southwark SE21 7EB

  22/AP/3889 Submitted 11 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  T1 Eucalyptus tree - Crown thin by 20% including the removal of dead wood, lifting low branches and trimming back long lateral branched encroaching over the garden, and re-shaping as necessary. The height and basic shape should be retained.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 154 Court Lane London Southwark SE21 7EB

  26/AP/0876 Submitted 25 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Works to tree with a TCA: T1 12m Robinia - Reduce in height by up to 2m to the previous reduction points, crown thin by 20% including the removal of dead wood. T2 10m Eucalyptus - Reduce the height and spread of the tree by up to 3 metres to the previous reduction points. T3 4m Laurel - Hard trim all over reducing the height and spread by around 1m. T4 7.5m Purlple Plume - Crown thin by 20% including lifting low branches, and the removal of water shoots and any dead wood.

  Granted Trees 11 docs

• 154 Court Lane London Southwark SE21 7EB

  21/AP/3991 Submitted 17 Nov 2021 50 yards away

  T1. A triple stemmed False Acacia tree approximately 16m in height - Reduce in height by up to 3m and crown thin by 20% including the removal of dead woodT2. A Eucalyptus tree approximately 10m in height - Reduced in height by approximately 4m and round off to form a more compact specimenT3. A Cherry tree approximately 9m in height is height - Crown thin by 30% including the removal of dead wood and necessary re-shaping. The height and basic shape should be retained.T4. A Purple Plum tree approximately 5.5m in height - A light thinning by 10% together with the removal of dead wood and water shootsT5. A Hazel tree approximately 5.5m in height - Crown thin by 25% including the removal of dead wood and necessary re-shapingT6 Two Cypress trees, both approximately 15m in height - lifting low branches to 5m above ground level and the removal of any dead wood.

  Granted Trees 14 docs

• 154 Court Lane London Southwark SE21 7EB

  24/AP/0814 Submitted 25 Mar 2024 50 yards away

  Works to trees in a Conservation Area - T1. A triple stemmed False Acacia tree approximately 16m in height - Reduce in height by up to 3m and crown thin by 20% including the removal of dead wood T2. A Eucalyptus tree approximately 10m in height - Reduced in height by approximately 4m and round off to form a more compact specimen T3. A Cherry tree approximately 9m in height is height - Crown thin by 30% including the removal of dead wood and necessary re-shaping. The height and basic shape should be retained. T4. A Purple Plum tree approximately 5.5m in height - A light thinning by 10% together with the removal of dead wood and water shoots T5. A Hazel tree approximately 5.5m in height - Crown thin by 25% including the removal of dead wood and necessary re-shaping T6 Two Cypress trees, both approximately 15m in height - lifting low branches to 5m above ground level and the removal of any dead wood.

  Granted Trees 13 docs

• 172 Court Lane London Southwark SE21 7ED

  22/AP/0507 Submitted 21 Feb 2022 100 yards away

  Replacement of existing windows and doors; alterations to the fenestration to the rear at ground floor level; re-design of patio area to the rear; installation of a green roof to the ground and first floor levels; and the installation of 22x photovoltaic panels.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 32 docs
  Domestic

• 148 Court Lane London Southwark SE21 7EB

  22/AP/3863 Submitted 9 Nov 2022 100 yards away

  Tree is a variety of Pine 12 metres high situated on the left hand side of bounday towards the bottom of the rear garden. The tree is dying. Remove by felling at ground level. Replacement tree to be planted Albizzia Julibrissin (Silk tree).

  Granted Trees 6 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