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9 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR

Granted Southwark 23/AP/2791 Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Works to Trees with a TPO: T1 - Front garden. Large Cherry tree. Tree has had significant die back over the last 8 years. The branches are very elongated and the crown is very thin. Works includes to reduce very heavily to encourage new growth from a smaller structure 3m from crown break. T2 - Large Oak tree in Lettsom Gardens. This tree is causing significant shading to a large Magnolia tree below. Pollard lower lateral branch to 4m from trunk as this branch is very low growing over the access to Lettsom gardens and also causing significant shading to Magnolia tree below. T3 - Large Oak tree. Remove small lower lateral branch growing towards and almost touching neighbours shed at the rear of their garden. This will give more light to the Magnolia tree.

As published by the council, reference 23/AP/2791

Application record

Reference
23/AP/2791
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Granted
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Received
4 Oct 2023
Validated
5 Oct 2023
Decided
12 Nov 2023
Ward
Champion Hill
Decision by
Delegated Panel - Trees
Postcode
SE5 8LR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/AP/0163 Granted

    9 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR

    T1 - Cherry Tree (approx. 7m) - Reduce to a 1 metre habitat stem due to decline and safety concerns Retained stem to provide habitat for invertebrates and wildlife G1 -Privet Hedge (approx. 1m high, 4m wide) Remove existing hedge to allow replanting with native / wildlife-friendly species. Back Garden T2 - Lancewood (approx. 4m) Remove to enable replanting and creation of a wildlife-friendly garden T3 - Lancewood (approx. 3m) Remove to allow planting of species better suited to local ecology T4 - Acacia (approx. 3m) Remove to facilitate replanting with native, wildlife-supporting plants T5 - Palm Tree (approx. 6m) Remove to enable a more natural garden design in keeping with the conservation area T6 - Pyracantha (approx. 3m) Remove to create space for replanting with more suitable species Aftercare / Replanting All removals to be followed by replanting with native or wildlife-friendly species to maintain tree cover, enhance biodiversity, and support the long-term character of the conservation area

    Decided 20 Feb 2026 Trees
  • 25/AP/3391 Awaiting decision

    9 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR

    A single storey ground floor, rear extension. To replace a similar extension that is already present.

    Submitted 20 Nov 2025 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Oct 2023

    Received by Southwark

  2. 5 Oct 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 12 Nov 2023

    Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

  4. 26 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Cut Above Tree Management Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in London

Active · incorporated 2007 · London

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Documents

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10 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Southwark granted permission on 12 November 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.

About tree works applications

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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  • 9 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR

    25/AP/3391 Submitted 20 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jan

    A single storey ground floor, rear extension. To replace a similar extension that is already present.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 16 docs
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  • 9 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR

    26/AP/0163 Submitted 21 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    T1 - Cherry Tree (approx. 7m) - Reduce to a 1 metre habitat stem due to decline and safety concerns Retained stem to provide habitat for invertebrates and wildlife G1 -Privet Hedge (approx. 1m high, 4m wide) Remove existing hedge to allow replanting with native / wildlife-friendly species. Back Garden T2 - Lancewood (approx. 4m) Remove to enable replanting and creation of a wildlife-friendly garden T3 - Lancewood (approx. 3m) Remove to allow planting of species better suited to local ecology T4 - Acacia (approx. 3m) Remove to facilitate replanting with native, wildlife-supporting plants T5 - Palm Tree (approx. 6m) Remove to enable a more natural garden design in keeping with the conservation area T6 - Pyracantha (approx. 3m) Remove to create space for replanting with more suitable species Aftercare / Replanting All removals to be followed by replanting with native or wildlife-friendly species to maintain tree cover, enhance biodiversity, and support the long-term character of the conservation area

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • 8 Grove Park London Southwark

    19/AP/6933 Submitted 28 Nov 2019 50 yards away

    T1 - XL Mulberry tree. Reduce by up to 2m and reshape as required following limb failure which has left the tree open to significant wind stress from the SE.

    Granted Trees 10 docs

  • 14A Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR

    26/AP/3011 Submitted 12 Oct 2026 50 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~8 Dec

    Non-material amendment of planning permission 25/AP/0562 (Demolition of the existing building (retaining the existing single storey facade of the building) and its replacement with a new part single/part two storey dwelling with basement and a replacement garden room within the rear garden. ) NMA: To remove the basement from the development and the words "basement and" from the description of the application. The new description would then be: Demolition of the existing building (retaining the existing single storey facade of the building) and its replacement with a new part single/part two storey dwelling with a replacement garden room within the rear garden.

    Awaiting decision Demolition
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  • 10 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR

    24/AP/0577 Submitted 1 Mar 2024 50 yards away

    Details of condition 5(Facade details) pursuant to planning permission ref. no. 23/AP/1983: Demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and construction of a proposed new replacement rear extension; new ground floor side window

    Granted Conditions Extension Demolition +1 6 docs
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  • 10 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR

    24/AP/0559 Submitted 29 Feb 2024 50 yards away

    Details of condition 4(Materials) pursuant to planning permission ref. no. 23/AP/1983: Demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and construction of a proposed new replacement rear extension; new ground floor side window

    Granted Conditions Extension Demolition +1 6 docs
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In Southwark

  • 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

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    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