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15 Alleyn Park London Southwark SE21 8AU

Awaiting decision Southwark 25/AP/2579 Works to a Tree with a TPO

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Proposal

T01 - Purple leaved Cherry Plum, approx. 10m high - Crown lift to 3.5m above ground level. Reduce southern limb (over driveway) by up to 3m back to closest growth point to tie in with canopy. Reduction of rest of canopy by up to 1m back to closest growth point to reshape. Reason - To provide sufficient clearance to property. T02 - Yew, approx. 4m high - Fell to ground level and remove all arisings. Reason - Self-seeded tree, growing into fence and Cherry Plum tree.

As published by the council, reference 25/AP/2579

Application record

Reference
25/AP/2579
Type
Works to a Tree with a TPO
Status
Under consideration/assessment
Received
9 Sep 2025
Validated
9 Sep 2025
Ward
Dulwich Wood
Parish
Dulwich
Postcode
SE21 8AU

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 22/AP/1482 Granted

    15 Alleyn Park London Southwark SE21 8AU

    Demolish existing rear ground floor extension and replace with new single-storey rear ground floor extension; Alterations to:- location of front door, roof profile of existing garage, garage opening; Installation of roof lights and Oriel window; Replace existing windows and increase size of dormer window.

    Decided 6 Jul 2022 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 Sep 2025

    Received by Southwark

  2. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 4 November 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

8 documents on file for this application

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What 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 35 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

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  • 15 Alleyn Park London Southwark SE21 8AU

    22/AP/1482 Submitted 25 Apr 2022 50 yards away

    Demolish existing rear ground floor extension and replace with new single-storey rear ground floor extension; Alterations to:- location of front door, roof profile of existing garage, garage opening; Installation of roof lights and Oriel window; Replace existing windows and increase size of dormer window.

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 25 docs
    Small domestic
  • 13 Alleyn Park London Southwark SE21 8AU

    25/AP/2569 Submitted 8 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    5 Day Notice T1 - Lime Tree to remove dead, damaged and diseased wood only (TPO Zone - area type)

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • 75 Alleyn Road London Southwark SE21 8AD

    22/AP/4047 Submitted 28 Nov 2022 50 yards away

    REVISED SPECIFICATION:T1. A Beech tree approximately 10m in height, situated in a central location on the front boundary with Alleyn Road. Low branches to be lifted to provide a clearance of 3m from ground level including the removal of dead wood. T2. A Cherry tree approximately 6m in height, situated in the front left-hand corner adjacent to Alleyn Road. Remove one dead branch over the driveway and necessary re-shaping. The height and basic shape should be retained.T3. A Rowan tree approximately 7.5m in height, situated on the right-hand side boundary of the rear garden close to a Yew tree. Remove by felling at ground level. Plant replacement tree as recommended by the Dulwich Estate. T4. Two purple Plum trees approximately 10m in height, situated close together near the bottom of the rear garden. Crown thin by 20% including the removal of dead wood and water shoots. The height and basic shape should be retained. T5. A Cypress tree approximately 12m in height, situated in the bottom left-hand corner of the rear garden. Reduce in height by up to 2m.

    Granted Trees 9 docs
  • 17 Alleyn Park London Southwark SE21 8AU

    25/AP/2585 Submitted 10 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov

    Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) for Installation of Air Source Heat Pump

    Awaiting decision Lawful development 7 docs
  • 23 Alleyn Park London Southwark SE21 8AU

    26/AP/2338 Submitted 5 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Demolition of existing property with a replacement detached dwelling including the construction of an outbuilding to the rear garden and associated bike and bin storage to the front.

    Granted New dwelling Demolition 38 docs
    Small domestic
  • 11 Alleyn Park London Southwark SE21 8AU

    26/AP/2170 Submitted 22 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    Five day notification for tree works: Removal of dead conifer.

    Granted Trees

In Southwark

  • 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