42 Elm Grove London Southwark SE15 5DE

1. 24 Sep 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 25 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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.

• 59 Elm Grove London Southwark SE15 5DB

  22/AP/1094 Submitted 24 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Minor material amendment to planning permission ref. no. 20/AP/1996 (Construction of a part ground floor, part first floor rear extension with raising of the back addition roof). The proposed changes include: - Removal of 1x window on the side elevation;- Removal of 1x window on the rear elevation at first floor level; - Extending the consented ground floor extension to the side by 1m; and - Changing the pitch of the ground floor extension to a flat roof with the eaves height measuring 2.8m.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 14 docs

• 45 Elm Grove London Southwark SE15 5DB

  23/AP/1951 Submitted 13 Jul 2023 50 yards away

  Listed building consent for the proposed demolition of the external stone steps and replacement with steps to a new configuration.

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 15 docs

• St James The Great Church Elm Grove London Southwark SE15 5DD

  26/AP/2403 Submitted 11 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Works to trees with a TCA:Works to tree with a TCA: T1 and T2 - Horse chestnut: Crown lift by up to 4m and lateral reduction by up to 2m to suitable growth points T3 - Hawthorn: Reduce back from 2m clearance from the building corner. T4 - Sycamore: Crown lift by up to 4m and lateral reduction by up to 2m to suitable growth points T5 - Fallen Leaning Elder: Remove to low stump as resting dangerously on the wall. T6 - Tall Cherry: Crown lift by up to 4m T7 - Horse Chestnut: Reduce overhang into car park, pruning back up to 3m.

  Granted Trees

• 27 Elm Grove London Southwark SE15 5DB

  26/AP/0813 Submitted 20 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Facade and fenestration alterations, complete with installation of skylight, cycle storage and all associated works.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 31 docs
  Domestic

• 45 Elm Grove London Southwark SE15 5DB

  23/AP/1950 Submitted 13 Jul 2023 50 yards away

  Proposed replacement & reconfiguration of rear external stairs

  Refused Full applications 14 docs

• 67 Bellenden Road London Southwark SE15 5BH

  21/AP/0114 Submitted 13 Jan 2021 50 yards away

  Installation of roof terrace on the main roof

  Granted Householder 16 docs
  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