13 Spenser Mews London Southwark SE21 8SN

1. 17 Sep 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 18 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 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.

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.

• 8 And 9 Spenser Mews London Southwark SE21 8SN

  23/AP/2368 Submitted 21 Aug 2023 50 yards away

  Construction of single storey rear extensions to neighbouring properties

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• Metropolitan Police Trading Service 134 Thurlow Park Road London Southwark SE21 8HN

  21/AP/0289 Submitted 27 Jan 2021 50 yards away

  Lime (T1) - crown reduction. Reduce height by 3m from 12m to 9m and lateral spread by 3m from 10m to 7m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. The trees were reduced around 5-7 years previously and the regrowth should be pruned to maintain a reasonable size crown for the environment and for health & safety reasons. The canopy overhangs the neighbouring property and the walkway for West Dulwich station. Horse Chestnut (T2) - crown reduction. Reduce height by 2m from 10m to 8m and lateral spread by 2m from 8m to 6m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. The trees were reduced around 5-7 years previously and the regrowth should be pruned to maintain a reasonable size crown for the environment and for health & safety reasons. The canopy overhangs the neighbouring property and the walkway for West Dulwich station. Lime (T3) - crown reduction. Reduce height by 3m from 12m to 9m and lateral spread by 3m from 10m to 7m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. The trees were reduced around 5-7 years previously and the regrowth should be pruned to maintain a reasonable size crown for the environment and for health & safety reasons. The canopy overhangs the neighbouring property and the walkway for West Dulwich station.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 1 Spenser Mews London Southwark SE21 8SN

  20/AP/3345 Submitted 17 Nov 2020 50 yards away

  T1 & T3 Lime trees - Remove epicormic growth on trunk to 5m & and cut back to clear building by 1m leaving 1m T2 Horse chestnut - Remove epicormic growth on trunk up to main crown break at approx 5m (To clear property and allow light into ground floor property T4 2 x Holly - Reduce height by 2m leaving 4m standing (allow light into property) T5 Acacia - Cut back to boundary removing 1.5m leaving 2m (Allow more light and reduce branches overhanging garden)

  Decided Trees 12 docs

• Oakfield School 125 - 127 Thurlow Park Road London SE21 8JJ

  26/02513/LDCP Submitted 2 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) in relation to erection of a detached, timber-framed, single-storey building to provide classroom accommodation (Use Class F1) within curtilage of existing school site.

  Awaiting decision 26 docs
  Small domestic

• Oakfield School 125 - 127 Thurlow Park Road London SE21 8JJ

  26/02070/G31 Submitted 16 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Application for prior approval under Schedule 2, Class B, Part 11 of the Town and Country (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the demolition of a small timber framed lean-to extension to side elevation.

  Granted Extension Demolition 13 docs

• 146 Thurlow Park Road London Southwark SE21 8HN

  20/AP/1944 Submitted 15 Jul 2020 150 yards away

  T2-Ash Large tree with a wide spreading crown Recent ivy removal from the main trunk and union has uncovered a large area of very extensive decay. One of the four main trunks failed and hanging onto the neighbouring fence. Two large, ivy clad trunks lean heavily over the neighbouring property. Given the condition of the main union, there is insufficient sound wood to support and hold these trunks. The whole are is riddled with soft white rot in an advanced state. Suggested works are to fell to ground level T9-Laurel Large ivy clad specimen. Similarly with above, ivy was removed from the main trunk which uncovered and extensive hollowing. The cavity is very large and tapping with a mallet indicated this extends for several meters either side. Laurel are soft timbered and not great compartmentalisers, given the size of the tree and the defect suggested works are to fell to ground level

  Granted Trees 5 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