Flat 1 Squire House 290 Camberwell Road London Southwark SE5 0AY

1. 16 Aug 2023

   Received by Southwark

2. 5 Sep 2023

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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.

• 315 Camberwell Road London Southwark SE5 0HQ

  21/AP/3446 Submitted 30 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Installation of external flues and a change of use from Class E to a mixed use of bar and cafe.

  Refused Full applications 21 docs

• 280 Camberwell Road London Southwark SE5 0DL

  22/AP/1535 Submitted 29 Apr 2022 50 yards away

  Change of use of rear ground floor taxi office (sui generis use class) to residential (C3 use class) to create 1 x 2b2p flat. Creation of lightwell entrance to the front of the property to access basement level. Ground, first and second floor to be extended at rear.

  Refused Full applications 17 docs

• Walworth Bus Garage Camberwell New Road London Southwark SE5 0TF

  26/AP/0618 Submitted 3 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Partially retrospective application for installation of a sub-station in housing to supply electric buses running from the site, construction of a staff welfare building within the external yard, and construction of a canopy (tyre store) within the external yard.

  Granted Full applications 21 docs

• St Marys Greek Orthodox Church 305 Camberwell New Road London Southwark SE5 0TF

  22/AP/3539 Submitted 11 Oct 2022 100 yards away

  (T1) Plane x 1 Branch nearest to roof: lateral reduction 1m to suitable growth points. ( Church side)Canopy adjacent to adjoining residential block ( Strawberry Star side): lateral reduction to provide a 2m clearanceBranch overhanging pizza oven roof: lateral reduction and crown liftRetaining overall height and form(T2) Lime x 2 Canopy adjacent to church: lateral reduction to provide a 2m clearanceCrown lift to retain height

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 7 Camberwell Green London Southwark SE5 7AF

  25/AP/2400 Submitted 21 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~17 Oct

  Details of condition 4 'Materials and section detail drawings' pursuant to planning permission 22/AP/0529 'Side extensions to the existing residential dwelling (Use Class C3) at first and second floors; roof extension over extended building; in connection with the conversion of the existing residential flat (Use Class C3) to create 2 residential flats (Use Class C3) on first to third floors (accessed from ground floor), including alterations to parapet, chimney and rear external staircase and the creation of two rear gardens including, landscaping and refuse and cycle storage.'

  Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling Extension 4 docs
  Domestic

• 7 Camberwell Green London Southwark SE5 7AF

  25/AP/2376 Submitted 20 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

  Details of condition 3 'Tree protection plan and Arboricultural method statement' pursuant to planning permission 22/AP/0529 'Side extensions to the existing residential dwelling (Use Class C3) at first and second floors; roof extension over extended building; in connection with the conversion of the existing residential flat (Use Class C3) to create 2 residential flats (Use Class C3) on first to third floors (accessed from ground floor), including alterations to parapet, chimney and rear external staircase and the creation of two rear gardens including, landscaping and refuse and cycle storage.'

  Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling Extension +1 4 docs
  Domestic

• 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