Haberdashers Askes Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road London Southwark SE1 0EX

1. 10 Oct 2023

   Received by Southwark

2. 16 Nov 2023

   Decision issued: Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 16 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.

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.

• Former Southwark Fire Station Southwark Bridge Road London SE1 0EF

  22/AP/3553 Submitted 12 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Non material amendment of planning permission ref. no. 17/AP/0367, amendments include; revised layout of Hicks Cottages and minor amendments to 7 Davies House to alter the interanal layout and external appearance of the building, including the conversion of this from a three to two bedroom unit, submitted in alongside LBC application 22/AP/3550.

  Withdrawn Conditions 13 docs

• Southwark Fire Station 94 Southwark Bridge Road London SE1 0EG Grotto Place And Grotto Podiums

  22/AP/3843 Submitted 7 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~3 Jan

  Details of Condition 20 - details of a scheme for the ventilation of the premises to an appropriate outlet level, including details of sound attenuation for any necessary plant and the standard of dilution expected required by planning permission dated 02/11/2018 [LBS Ref: 17/AP/0367] for 'Redevelopment of the site including alterations and extensions to listed buildings for a mixed use scheme to provide a new secondary school with 6th form (up to 1150 pupils), 199 residential units in buildings up the 10 storeys in height, 234 sqm of flexible commercial or community use (Class A1, A3, B1, D1, D2), a 139 sqm Gym, associated landscape and public realm works, cycle parking, disabled parking and servicing access; and the redevelopment of land at Grotto Place for the provision of a new sports hall (1,452sqm) and external multi use games facility and landscaping'.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Extension 54 docs

• Southwark Fire Station 94 Southwark Bridge Road London SE1 0EG Grotto Place And Grotto Podiums

  22/AP/1397 Submitted 19 Apr 2022 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 31 - an assessment report detailing the proposals for post-excavation works, publication of the site and preparation of the archiveas required by planning permission dated 02/11/2018 [LBS Ref 17/AP/0367] for 'Redevelopment of the site including alterations and extensions to listed buildings for a mixed use scheme to provide a new secondary school with 6th form (up to 1150 pupils), 199 residential units in buildings up the 10 storeys in height, 234 sqm of flexible commercial or community use (Class A1, A3, B1, D1, D2), a 139 sqm Gym, associated landscape and public realm works, cycle parking, disabled parking and servicing access; and the redevelopment of land at Grotto Place for the provision of a new sports hall (1,452sqm) and external multi use games facility and landscaping'.

  Granted Conditions Extension 6 docs

• Southwark Fire Station 94 Southwark Bridge Road London SE1 0EG Grotto Place And Grotto Podiums

  26/AP/1587 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Notification submitted to notify of a change to (Grotto park opening hours) as required by schedule 4 paragraph 4.1 and 4.2 (Recreation Ground Community Use Scheme) of Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission 17/AP/0367

  Decided Conditions 5 docs

• Southwark Fire Station 94 Southwark Bridge Road London SE1 0EG Grotto Place And Grotto Podiums

  22/AP/1081 Submitted 23 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 8 (landscaping scheme), as required by planning permission 17/AP/0367 dated 02/11/2018 for -Planning Permission was GRANTED for the following development: Redevelopment of the site including alterations and extensions to listed buildings for a mixed use scheme to provide a new secondary school with 6th form (up to 1150 pupils), 199 residential units in buildings up the 10 storeys in height, 234 sqm of flexible commercial or community use (Class A1, A3, B1, D1, D2), a 139 sqm Gym, associated landscape and public realm works, cycle parking, disabled parking and servicing access; and the redevelopment of land at Grotto Place for the provision of a new sports hall (1,452sqm) and external multi use games facility and landscaping.

  Granted Conditions Extension 18 docs

• Southwark Fire Station 94 Southwark Bridge Road London Southwark SE1 0EG

  20/AP/2293 Submitted 13 Aug 2020 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 8 - detailed drawings of a hard and soft landscaping scheme required by planning permission dated 02/11/2018 [LBS Ref 17/AP/0367] for 'Redevelopment of the site including alterations and extensions to listed buildings for a mixed use scheme to provide a new secondary school with 6th form (up to 1150 pupils), 199 residential units in buildings up the 10 storeys in height, 234 sqm of flexible commercial or community use (Class A1, A3, B1, D1, D2), a 139 sqm Gym, associated landscape and public realm works, cycle parking, disabled parking and servicing access; and the redevelopment of land at Grotto Place for the provision of a new sports hall (1,452sqm) and external multi use games facility and landscaping'.

  Refused Conditions Extension 30 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