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 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.

• 49-51 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8SP

  25/AP/3576 Submitted 9 Dec 2025 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

• 59 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8SP

  21/AP/2958 Submitted 18 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing first floor rear windows with black powder coated aluminium framed windows and installation of two rooflights on rear roof slope.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 21 docs
  Domestic

• 36 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RE

  22/AP/1830 Submitted 27 May 2022 50 yards 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

• 36 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RE

  21/AP/3344 Submitted 21 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Details of condition 4 (Detailed drawings : plans, sections, elevations of all new windows, doors, joinery and rooflight) of consent ref 21/ap/0424 for refurbishment and single storey rear extension.

  Refused Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +1 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 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