Planning application
154 Queens Road London Southwark SE15 2HP
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
To remove a Poplar tree on the corner of property. The roots of the tree are causing severe damage to the property and neighbours property. The concrete on both properties is extremely uneven caused by the roots of the tree. The tree has grown to such a height that there are concerns of larger branches falling in strong winds. Smaller branches fall on a regular basis which could seriously injure someone either at the property or passerby. An arborist who produced a report about the tree confirmed it was causing damage to both properties. 156 Queens Road recently had a drain survery conducted which showed the roots are under their property and will cause further damage if left. To remove the tree and replace it with a smaller new tree if required.
As published by the council, reference 23/AP/2824
Application record
- Reference
- 23/AP/2824
- Type
- Works to a Tree with a TPO
- Status
- Refused
- Decision
- Refused As published: Tree Works/TPO - REFUSED
- Received
- 9 Oct 2023
- Validated
- 6 Nov 2023
- Decided
- 18 Dec 2023
- Ward
- Nunhead & Queens Road
- Parish
- Peckham And Nunhead
- Decision by
- Delegated Panel - Trees
- Postcode
- SE15 2HP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Oct 2023
Received by Southwark
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6 Nov 2023
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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18 Dec 2023
Decision issued: Tree Works/TPO - REFUSED
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26 Aug 2026
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Broccoli Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor
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Southwark refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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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