55 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8SP

1. 27 Aug 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 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 34 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.

• 49-51 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8SP

  25/AP/3576 Submitted 9 Dec 2025 13m away

  Listed building consent for structural and civil engineering works to the rear outrigger and basement areas of the property, including retrospective consent for stabilisation works already undertaken. Underpinning to the bathroom extension and part of the outrigger party wall shared with No. 49 careful dismantling and rebuilding of a slumped section of the outrigger wall using reclaimed bricks and matching heritage bricks Installation of a concealed structural beam to support the reinstated masonry formation of the previously approved enlarged basement opening to the rear elevation associated external works including the new paving, concrete slab, inspection chamber, rodding point and revised drainage layout Demolition is limited to the unstable brickwork section requiring reconstruction

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 55 docs

• 49 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5

  23/AP/1939 Submitted 12 Jul 2023 17m away

  Resubmission of extant planning permission ref 20/AP/1715 (dated 15/08/2020) the removal of an internal loadbearing wall at lower ground level and the creation of a structural opening on the rear facade and installation of French doors with side lights for improved garden access, together with further minor internal alterations.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 30 docs
  Domestic

• 49 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8SP

  23/AP/1940 Submitted 12 Jul 2023 17m away

  Resubmission of extant listed building consent LBS Reg: 20/AP/1716 (dated 15/8/2020) the removal of an internal loadbearing wall at lower ground level and the creation of a structural opening on the rear facade and installation of French doors with side lights for improved garden access, together with further minor internal alterations.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 30 docs

• 36 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RE

  22/AP/1830 Submitted 27 May 2022 26m away

  Non-material amendments for full planning applications 21/AP/0423 dated 28/04/2021 for refurbishment and single storey rear extension. Reuse existing roof joists to rear extension instead of replacing. Omit proposed full height window to south elevation of rear extension. Replace proposed sliding doors and brickwork door infill to west elevation of rear extension with pair of French doors and full height window Replace proposed glazed rooflight with three smaller rooflights to rear extension

  Decided Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +1 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 40 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RE

  23/AP/1996 Submitted 17 Jul 2023 33m away

  Retrospective Listed Building Consent: Internal alterations - installation of engineered oak floor at ground floor level.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• 42 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RE

  25/AP/3692 Submitted 17 Dec 2025 40m away

  Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) pursuant to planning permission 25/AP/1461 dated 13/08/2025 for 'Listed building consent for installation of Regency cast iron railings and gate set in stone plinth to front elevation, with York stone steps, iron balusters and handrail to lightwell, replacement basement door and removal/replacement of render to lower ground floor front. Replacement French doors to rear lightwell, with timber framed infill at ground floor level. Internal alterations, including installation of a new kitchen, 2 x Regency fireplaces and alterations to modern partitions at lower ground, ground, first and second floors'. The amendments include the following: - internal amendment to the approved Second/4th Floor plan relating to the internal configuration of an existing bathroom insertion.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 23 docs

• 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.

  29 May 2026 Trees
• 26/AP/1537 Withdrawn

  7 Herne Hill London Southwark SE24 9NF

  Works to tree with a TP0: T1 - Sycamore- Reduce crown by 30%

  28 May 2026 Trees
• 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.

  22 May 2026 Trees
• 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

  27 May 2026 Trees
• 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

  27 May 2026 Trees