51A Trafalgar Avenue London Southwark SE15 6NP

1. 26 Aug 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 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.

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 35 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 46 Trafalgar Avenue London Southwark SE15 6NR

  25/AP/3797 Submitted 24 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Details of condition 4 'A noise validation test report' required by planning permission 25/AP/2261: Variation of Condition 2 (Noise validation test) of planning permission ref. 24/AP/2231 dated 30/04/2025, for: 'Retention of air source heat pumps, including two external and two internal units.' The amendment includes: Amend the condition wording to allow submission of details within 11 months of the date of approval of the parent permission, due to the longer timeframe required.

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• Cell SWK24106 Telecommunications Equipment On HIghway Land At Trafalgar Avenue London Southwark

  23/AP/1903 Submitted 7 Jul 2023 50 yards away

  Prior approval notification for installation of a 15m high phase 9 street works monopole, 6no. antenna and 3no. ground-based equipment cabinets.

  Refused Telecoms

• 32 Glengall Road London Southwark SE15 6NN

  22/AP/3752 Submitted 31 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 3 'Arboricultural Method Statement' pursuant to planning permission ref. no. 21/AP/0525: Demolition of existing timber shed in rear garden and construction of a single storey garden room.

  Granted Conditions Demolition 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 32 Glengall Road London Southwark SE15 6NN

  21/AP/0525 Submitted 15 Feb 2021 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing timber shed in rear garden and construction of a single storey garden room.

  Granted Householder Demolition 18 docs
  Small domestic

• Lower And Upper Floor Flats 31 Trafalgar Avenue London Southwark SE15 6NP

  26/AP/0752 Submitted 16 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Details of condition 4iv 'Detailed drawings of the stone treads ' required by Listed building consent 21/AP/0903 'External and internal refurbishment of the lower and upper floor flats. External works include fabric repairs, removal of blacktop to front entrance steps and repairs/ replacement of stone treads, replacement of Upvc windows and doors (lower flat), redecoration of existing timber windows in a darker colour (upper flat), replacement of modern front entrance door, widening of the opening on the rear facade and new doors with side lights (lower flat), reconfiguration of the roof to the outrigger and installation of a zinc roof with rooflight (upper flat), removal of existing rooflight and installation of a new conservation style rooflight (upper flat). Reinstatement of the front boundary treatment, by the introduction of brick piers and plinth cast iron railings and gate (Revised description).'

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Extension +2 7 docs

• 30 Glengall Road London Southwark SE15 6NN

  26/AP/1103 Submitted 17 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  T1 Chestnut tree is a large tree overhanging two gardens. Crown reduce this tree by 2M to keep the tree balanced.

  Granted Trees 4 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