Planning application
14A Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Works to a Tree with a TPO: T1 - XL Populus Nigra Italica. Reduce to previous points (removal of new growth) removal of basal growth and ivy, lateral reduction where there are signs of un-occluded wounds (cavities).
As published by the council, reference 24/AP/0698
Application record
- Reference
- 24/AP/0698
- Type
- Works to a Tree with a TPO
- Status
- Granted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED
- Received
- 13 Mar 2024
- Validated
- 14 Mar 2024
- Decided
- 22 Apr 2024
- 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 4 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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26/AP/3011 Awaiting decision
14A Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR
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.
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26/AP/1203 Awaiting decision
14A Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR
Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) full planning permission 25/AP/0562 dated 07/08/2025 for 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. Conditions(s) Removal: Basement to be extended to align with the footprint of the building, associated piling to be installed.
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26/AP/0986 Decided
14A Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR
Non-material amendment to Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of planning permission ref no. 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 sought: Permission to demolish and rebuild the front wall using retained materials. Description of development to be updated to: 'Demolition of the existing building (including reconstruction of 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.'
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Mar 2024
Received by Southwark
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14 Mar 2024
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Apr 2024
Decision issued: Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED
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12 Oct 2026
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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
152 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils · 100% granted
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Southwark granted permission on 22 April 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.
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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Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) full planning permission 25/AP/0562 dated 07/08/2025 for 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. Conditions(s) Removal: Basement to be extended to align with the footprint of the building, associated piling to be installed.
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26/AP/2635 Awaiting decision
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26/AP/2625 Awaiting decision
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26/AP/2602 Awaiting decision
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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.
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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.