178 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RH

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

• 21/AP/4650 Granted

  178 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RH

  T1 Holm Oak (x1) in front garden - Reduce height by 3m and width by 1m.T5 Birch - Remove limb that grows over neighbours roof and at union.

  Decided 9 Feb 2022 Trees

1. 8 Sep 2023

   Received by Southwark

2. 11 Oct 2023

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 11 October 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.

• 178 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RH

  21/AP/4650 Submitted 20 Dec 2021 50 yards away

  T1 Holm Oak (x1) in front garden - Reduce height by 3m and width by 1m.T5 Birch - Remove limb that grows over neighbours roof and at union.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 9 Stories Mews London Southwark SE5 8JJ

  20/AP/2565 Submitted 9 Sep 2020 50 yards away

  T1 - Medium size Holme Oak. This tree has grown quite large for the size of the garden. Crown reduce by 30% and crown thin by 20%. T2 - Large Pear tree in neighbours garden, reduce canopy by 20%, crown thin by 20% and remove 2 lowest branches.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Flat 8 184 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RJ

  25/AP/2625 Submitted 15 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~11 Nov

  Details of Condition 3-Section drawing as required by planning permission 25/AP/0864 dated13/06/2025 for Listed building consent for proposed replacement of existing UPVC windows with heritage timber windows

  Awaiting decision Conditions Windows or glazing 4 docs

• 1 Stories Mews Rear Of 165 Grove Lane London SE5 8JJ

  26/AP/1062 Submitted 14 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Minor material amendment to remove condition 5 (parking permit) of planning permission ref no. 25/AP/2764 (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans), and condition 4 (approved materials) and removal of condition 5a and b (code for sustainable homes certification) pursuant to planning permission 12/AP/2900 (Demolition of existing disused garages and construction of a 3-bedroom two storey mews house with parking to the rear)).

  Granted Amendments Demolition 14 docs

• Flat B 186 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RJ

  25/AP/2702 Submitted 18 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~14 Nov

  Sycamore in rear garden - 30% Reduction, pruning back branches by 2.5 m into a rounded balanced canopy

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• Flat B 186 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RJ

  21/AP/3347 Submitted 21 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  T1: Sycamore: crown reduce and reshape by 35% - Height from 17.5m to 11.4mT2: Sycamore: crown reduce tree by 45% - Height from 17.5m to 9.6mT3: Ash: crown reduce and reshape by 30%, remove left hand branch overhanging neighbouring Purple Plum (retaining as much foliage as possible on right hand side for privacy) - Height from 16m to 14.2m

  Granted Trees 9 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