150 Thurlow Park Road London Southwark SE21 8HN

1. 18 Sep 2023

   Received by Southwark

2. 19 Sep 2023

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 19 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.

• 123 Alleyn Park London Southwark SE21 8AA

  26/AP/1767 Submitted 18 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Tree ID 7971 A Bullbay Magnolia tree approximately 9.7m in height, situated in the rear garden. Reduce height by up to 2m back to closest growth point. Reshape canopy by tying into height. Tree ID 7972 A Tulip tree approximately 13.8m in height, situated in the front garden. The tree overhangs the pavement and the TFL signs. Reduce branches to 50cm away from street sign, back to closest growth point and crown lift to 3m above ground level over pavement. Tree ID 7973 A Bird Cherry tree approximately 4.6m in height, situated in the front garden. The canopy is overhanging the pavement. Crown lift to 2.4m above ground level over pavement.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 146 Thurlow Park Road London Southwark SE21 8HN

  20/AP/1944 Submitted 15 Jul 2020 50 yards away

  T2-Ash Large tree with a wide spreading crown Recent ivy removal from the main trunk and union has uncovered a large area of very extensive decay. One of the four main trunks failed and hanging onto the neighbouring fence. Two large, ivy clad trunks lean heavily over the neighbouring property. Given the condition of the main union, there is insufficient sound wood to support and hold these trunks. The whole are is riddled with soft white rot in an advanced state. Suggested works are to fell to ground level T9-Laurel Large ivy clad specimen. Similarly with above, ivy was removed from the main trunk which uncovered and extensive hollowing. The cavity is very large and tapping with a mallet indicated this extends for several meters either side. Laurel are soft timbered and not great compartmentalisers, given the size of the tree and the defect suggested works are to fell to ground level

  Granted Trees 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 121 Alleyn Park London Southwark SE21 8AA

  20/AP/2719 Submitted 22 Sep 2020 50 yards away

  Holm Oak (T1) - crown reduce, lift & thin. Reduce height by 1m from 10m to 9m and reduce lateral spread by 1m from 8m to 7m. Very light reduction to shape tree whilst maintaining natural canopy and natural aesthetic. Crown lift live canopy to 4m above ground level. Crown thin by 20%. Work undertaken to improve light conditions in owners and neighbouring properties.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 121 Alleyn Park London Southwark SE21 8AA

  21/AP/3438 Submitted 30 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Purple Plum (T1) - crown reduceReduce height by 1m from 6m to 5m. Reduce lateral spread by 2m from 7m to 5m. Crown lift to 3m above ground level. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic.Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for both owner and neighbouring properties.Tree should be lifted to 3m over public highway to prevent low branches causing a hazard.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 121 Alleyn Park London Southwark SE21 8AA

  21/AP/2708 Submitted 30 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Construction of ground floor L shape rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 17 docs
  Domestic

• Brightlands 2 Gallery Road London Southwark SE21 7AB

  23/AP/2194 Submitted 4 Aug 2023 50 yards away

  Tree works 5 day notification: Dead and dying ash 1 Gallery RoadWorks: fell to 1m stump, Stack large diameter wood on site. Reason: to abate an immediate hazard.Plant 2 x oak minimum 14-16cm stem girth

  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