Planning application
133 Burbage Road London Southwark SE21 7AF
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 - Prunus sp to reduce longest growths by up to 1.5m, re-shaping for best effect. No other work required.
As published by the council, reference 25/AP/2427
Application record
- Reference
- 25/AP/2427
- Type
- Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
- Status
- Under consideration/assessment
- Received
- 22 Aug 2025
- Validated
- 22 Aug 2025
- Ward
- Dulwich Village
- Parish
- Dulwich
- Postcode
- SE21 7AF
Site history
Applications at this address on the Southwark register
This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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22/AP/2656 Granted
133 Burbage Road London Southwark SE21 7AF
T1 Conifer - Thuja plicata (multi-stemmed about 6m tall) to remove due to outgrowing its position in this area of the garden. T2 Conifer - Chameacyparis 'Elwoodii' (approx 4m tall) to remove due to becoming too large for its position in the garden.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Aug 2025
Received by Southwark
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 17 October 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Southwark took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Southwark for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Southwark decided tree works applications in a median of 34 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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133 Burbage Road London Southwark SE21 7AF
T1 Conifer - Thuja plicata (multi-stemmed about 6m tall) to remove due to outgrowing its position in this area of the garden. T2 Conifer - Chameacyparis 'Elwoodii' (approx 4m tall) to remove due to becoming too large for its position in the garden.
Granted Trees 8 docs -
135 Burbage Road London Southwark SE21 7AF
Works to a tree in a conservation area: Purple Plum Tree (T1) - fell because it is a dangerous tree which is likely to fall down. Do not wish to replant due to its proximity to two other large trees which will result in excessive shading.
Granted Trees 6 docs -
135 Burbage Road London Southwark SE21 7AF
100% historically approved · decision due ~17 Oct
T1 & T2 - Acer negundo x2 To be lightly trimmed back by up to 1.5m on longest lateral growths back to suitable growth points to improve shape and lift lowest growth by up to 1m as necessary.
Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs -
Dulwich Sport Ground 102 - 106 Turney Road London Southwark SE21 7JH
91% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct
Artificial grass layer on top of the tarmac surface of the former car park. Climbing frames, equipment storage lockers and shelters (with temporary roof structures). The proposed development does not require any excavations on installation of new services. No change of use.
Awaiting decision Full applications 8 docs -
168 Burbage Road London Southwark SE21 7AG
Works to a tree in a conservation area: Silver Birch tree approximately 11m in height, situated in the front garden on the boundary with the pavement. The tree is in decline with dead wood and decay. Remove.
Granted Trees 6 docs -
168 Burbage Road London Southwark SE21 7AG
95% historically approved · decision due ~12 Jan
Construction for the erection of 3x dormers on rear elevation roof.
Awaiting decision Householder Loft or dormer 18 docsDomestic
Other tree works applications
In Southwark
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26/AP/1574 Granted
Land Adjacent Lovers Walk And Gallery Road London Southwark SE21 7BE
TPO 451: Silver Birch (2609), Common Ash (2608), Norway Maple (2603), Common Lime (2594) and Broad-leaved Cockspur Thorn (2584) - Fell to ground level. Trees replaced in keeping with the Estate's Tree Replacement Policy.
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26/AP/1537 Withdrawn
7 Herne Hill London Southwark SE24 9NF
Works to tree with a TP0: T1 - Sycamore- Reduce crown by 30%
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26/AP/1481 Granted
Grove Tavern 520 Lordship Lane London Southwark SE22 8LF
T7885 (Ash): veteranisation. reduce to approx 8m above ground level. Retaining lateral growth up to 3m away from stem.
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26/AP/1527 Granted
12 Hambledon Place London Southwark SE21 7EY
(T4) Pittosporum (no. 12) Cut overhanging branches to boundary line, crown reduce tree by 1m and crown thin by 20% - Routine maintenance. Height from 4.5m to 3.5m Crown spread from 3.0m to 2.0m
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26/AP/1526 Granted
11 Hambledon Place London Southwark SE21 7EY
Works to tree with a TCA: (T5) Box Elder (no. 11) Remove deadwood, crown reduce by 1m and crown thin by 10% - routine maintenance. Height from 3.5m to 2.5m. Crown spread from 2.5m to 1.5m