Cherry Tree 31 - 33 Grove Vale London Southwark SE22 8EQ

1. 3 Oct 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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.

• The Vale 31-33 Grove Vale London Southwark SE22 8EQ

  21/AP/4070 Submitted 22 Nov 2021 50 yards away

  T1 Large Ash tree - remove decayed limb overhanging rear garden awningT2 - Sycamore will be pollarded back to original cut points.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 6 Vale End London Southwark SE22 8EG

  23/AP/2497 Submitted 4 Sep 2023 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 6 'Lighting Plan' of planning permission 21/AP/2086: Construction of a two-storey building for residential use (4 no. flats) with associated landscaping, refuse storage and cycle parking provision.

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 9 docs
  Several homes

• 6 Vale End London Southwark SE22 8EG

  23/AP/2531 Submitted 7 Sep 2023 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 8 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' of planning permission 21/AP/2086: Construction of a two-storey building for residential use (4 no. flats) with associated landscaping, refuse storage and cycle parking provision.

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 7 docs
  Several homes

• 6 Vale End London Southwark SE22 8EG

  21/AP/3445 Submitted 30 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful Development (proposed) to secure the material commencement of development approved under planning permission under 18/AP/2588 (Refurbishment and change of use of existing single storey building in office (B1) use and construction of a two storey extension in order to provide 3 flats (2x2-bedroom and studio unit))

  Granted Lawful development New dwelling Extension 20 docs
  Several homes

• 6 Vale End London Southwark SE22 8EG

  21/AP/2709 Submitted 30 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 3 - an Arboricultural Method Statement required by planning permission dated 05/10/2018 [LBS Ref 18/AP/2588] for 'Refurbishment and change of use of existing single storey building in office (B1) use and construction of a two storey extension in order to provide 3 flats (2x2-bedroom and studio unit)'.

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Extension 5 docs
  Several homes

• Grove Vale Library 25-27 Grove Vale London Southwark SE22 8EQ

  21/AP/4357 Submitted 2 Dec 2021 50 yards away

  Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) pursuant to planning permission 19/AP/5666 for 'Construction of two rear dormer roof extensions with roof terrace and four roof lights to front roof slope'. The amendment seeks the following: additional window added to rear elevation.

  Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +1 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