Planning application
178 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RH
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Works to trees in a conservation area. T1 - Large Holm Oak in front garden. This tree has been historically reduced to get more light to the property and especially the basement levels. Section fell to ground level and grind stump. Replant with a Ginko tree.T2 - Hazel tree next to the front door. Tree canopy is restricting large paintings to be lowered from above. Remove 2 stems growing towards property for access. Reshape as required.
As published by the council, reference 23/AP/2540
Application record
- Reference
- 23/AP/2540
- Type
- Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
- Status
- Granted
- Decision
- Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
- Received
- 8 Sep 2023
- Validated
- 8 Sep 2023
- Decided
- 11 Oct 2023
- Ward
- Champion Hill
- Decision by
- Delegated Panel - Trees
- Postcode
- SE5 8RH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Sep 2023
Received by Southwark
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11 Oct 2023
Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
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26 Aug 2026
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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.
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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.
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