5 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LT

1. 29 Sep 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 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.

• 4 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LT

  22/AP/3650 Submitted 20 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Front of property T1 - Ailanthus - reduce reshape back to previous points - 2 -3 m from branch ends T2 - Robinia - reduce reshape by 2 m from branch ends

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 3 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LT

  26/AP/1185 Submitted 24 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Tree works 5 day notication: Remove a dead tree in the front garden of 3 Grove Park, SE5 8LT

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Rylstone Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LT

  26/AP/2990 Submitted 12 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~8 Dec

  T1 Lime tree - Remove dead pollarded lime tree and grind stump. Plant replacement tbc. T2 Lime tree - Repollard to 2m. T3 Yew tree - Reduce the canopy by 20% and remove lower lateral branches overhanging the pavement to provide 5m clearance.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 57 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LG

  20/AP/1289 Submitted 4 May 2020 50 yards away

  1x Yew tree - reduction by 35%

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 123 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LD

  26/AP/2697 Submitted 11 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment of planning permission 24/AP/1228 'Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) pursuant to planning application ref. no. 17/AP/4124: Change of use from Class D1 with an ancillary Class B1 office function to Class C3 for residential use, including conversion and part demolition of existing main house to enable the creation of x5 new residential units and the construction of x4 new residential units in the rear garden with x9 off-street parking spaces, associated communal and private landscaped areas' to amend the footprint, layout and design of the approved townhouses and pavilions, including alterations to windows, doors, dormers, roof forms and lightwells; removal of third floor accommodation within Townhouse 3; amendments to retaining walls, parking, cycle and refuse storage arrangements; installation of air source heat pumps, photovoltaic panels and electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and associated landscaping and boundary treatment amendments.

  Decided Loft or dormer Demolition +1

• 123 Grove Park London SE5 8LD

  26/AP/1125 Submitted 16 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Partial discharge of Condition 8 (Biodiversity roofs) pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/1228 'Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) pursuant to planning application ref. no. 17/AP/4124: Change of use from Class D1 with an ancillary Class B1 office function to Class C3 for residential use, including conversion and part demolition of existing main house to enable the creation of x5 new residential units and the construction of x4 new residential units in the rear garden with x9 off street parking spaces, associated communal and private landscaped areas. The variation seeks to slightly increase the footprint of the townhouses and pavilions, internal and external onfiguration changes to the townhouses and pavilions, minor changes to the elevations of the townhouses and an extension of the first storey of the pavilions.'

  Granted Extension Demolition 7 docs

• 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