159 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8BG

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 21/AP/4723 Granted

  159 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8BG

  (T1) x2 Silver birch: Crown lift removing bottom 3 branches and a 10% crown thin - routine maintenanceHeight 9.8m and 9.4mCrown spread 6.2m and 4.5m(T2) Cherry tree: crown reduction and reshape by 30% - routine maintenanceHeight 6.5mCrown spread 4.1m

  Decided 14 Jan 2022 Trees

1. 16 Feb 2024

   Received by Southwark

2. 28 Mar 2024

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 28 March 2024, 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.

• 159 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8BG

  21/AP/4723 Submitted 24 Dec 2021 50 yards away

  (T1) x2 Silver birch: Crown lift removing bottom 3 branches and a 10% crown thin - routine maintenanceHeight 9.8m and 9.4mCrown spread 6.2m and 4.5m(T2) Cherry tree: crown reduction and reshape by 30% - routine maintenanceHeight 6.5mCrown spread 4.1m

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 9 Stories Mews London Southwark SE5 8JJ

  21/AP/3321 Submitted 20 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  T1 - Large Mimosa tree. Tree is causing significant shading. Remove stem of tree on LHS to trunk, retaining the straighter stem. Lift lower canopy to 4m.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 9 Stories Mews London Southwark SE5 8JJ

  20/AP/2565 Submitted 9 Sep 2020 50 yards away

  T1 - Medium size Holme Oak. This tree has grown quite large for the size of the garden. Crown reduce by 30% and crown thin by 20%. T2 - Large Pear tree in neighbours garden, reduce canopy by 20%, crown thin by 20% and remove 2 lowest branches.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 1 Stories Mews Rear Of 165 Grove Lane London SE5 8JJ

  26/AP/1062 Submitted 14 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Minor material amendment to remove condition 5 (parking permit) of planning permission ref no. 25/AP/2764 (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans), and condition 4 (approved materials) and removal of condition 5a and b (code for sustainable homes certification) pursuant to planning permission 12/AP/2900 (Demolition of existing disused garages and construction of a 3-bedroom two storey mews house with parking to the rear)).

  Granted Amendments Demolition 14 docs

• Basement And Ground Floor Flat 149 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8BG

  19/AP/7513 Submitted 19 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Conversion of flat into two separate self-contained flats; Construction of a two-storey back extension at Basement and Upper Ground Floor levels. Excavation a rear patio area at basement level with internal alterations.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Extension 20 docs

• Basement And Ground Floor Flat 149 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8BG

  21/AP/3196 Submitted 7 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Internal alterations including thermal insulation, double glazing and a air source heat pump

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 32 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