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9A College Road London Southwark SE21 7BQ

Awaiting decision Southwark 25/AP/2915 Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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Proposal

Works to trees in A Conservation Area: Tree ID 6338 A Silver Birch tree approximately 10m in height, situated in the front garden on the right-hand side close to the house. The tree is causing movement to the retaining wall. Due to the ongoing movement of the retaining wall and the trees locations, the most effective solution is to remove. a replacement tree is to be planted in a convenient location of either the front or rear garden and below are the three alternative species for consideration: Prunus Sargentii (flowering Cherry - single pink flowers March and April), Crataegus x prunifolia (Flagpole Cherry) Clerodendrum trichotomum (Fastigiata). The new tree planted during the October 2025 and March 2026 planting season with a stem girth of between 10-12cm at 1m above ground level and at a minimum height of 2m.

As published by the council, reference 25/AP/2915

Application record

Reference
25/AP/2915
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Under consideration/assessment
Received
8 Oct 2025
Validated
8 Oct 2025
Ward
Dulwich Village
Parish
Dulwich
Postcode
SE21 7BQ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 3 applications since 2025.

  • 26/AP/1934 Decided

    9A College Road London Southwark SE21 7BQ

    Five day notification for tree works: 8083 Common Ash - Fell to ground level and treat with systemic herbicide (Eco-plug). Significant limb failure. Replacw with standard 8-10cm Tilia tormentosa Petiolaris in next planting season. s.213 Duty to Replant.

    Submitted 1 Jul 2026
  • 26/AP/0766 Awaiting decision

    9A College Road London Southwark SE21 7BQ

    Construction of a two-storey side extension and outdoor pool and associated plant within the garden.

    Submitted 17 Mar 2026

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Oct 2025

    Received by Southwark

  2. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 3 December 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

5 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 34 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

Within 500 metres

  • 9 College Road London Southwark SE21 7BQ

    26/AP/0348 Submitted 5 Feb 2026 34m away

    Works to tree with a TCA: Conifer (T1) - lateral reduction The tree is approximately 9m in height. There is no reduction of height proposed. Reduce lateral spread by 2m from 6m to 4m on southern compass points to cut back from security camera. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. Acer & acacia (G1) - lateral reduction The trees are approximately 8m in height. There is no reduction of height proposed. Reduce lateral spread by 2m from 6m to 4m on southern compass points to cut back from security camera. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. The trees will tolerate the pruning as specified above.

    Granted Trees 8 docs

  • 21 College Road London Southwark SE21 7BG

    22/AP/2231 Submitted 22 Jun 2022 58m away

    Construction of a garden room and relocation of the existing tool shed in the rear garden. Removal of two ash trees due to ill health, replaced with two Hornbeam trees (carpinus betulus).

    Granted Householder Trees 29 docs
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  • 7 Frank Dixon Close London Southwark SE21 7BD

    22/AP/3805 Submitted 2 Nov 2022 69m away

    T1 - Yellow - Beech Tree - lateral branch reduction one face only that occupies neighbouring property by 1.5mt / back to suitable growth points - lateral spread at 9mt to be reduced to 7.5mt T2 - Green - Horse Chestnut Tree - lateral branch reduction one face that occupies neighbouring property by 1.5mt / /back to suitable growth points - lateral spread at 9mt to be reduced to 7.5mt T3 - Blue - Oak Tree - lateral branch reduction one face only that occupies neighbouring property by 1.5mt / back to suitable growth points - lateral spread at 8mt to be reduced to 6.5mt T4 - Red - Acacia Tree - Crown reduction - Height at 16mt to be reduced to 13mt - lateral spread at 12mt to be reduced to 10mt

    Granted Trees 11 docs

  • 4 Frank Dixon Close London Southwark SE21 7BD

    25/AP/3055 Submitted 20 Oct 2025 76m away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~16 Dec

    Five day notification for tree works: Large Ash tree - removal of suspended major crown limb

    Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

  • Bell House Lodge 27 College Road London Southwark SE21 7BG

    26/AP/1649 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 88m away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

    T1 Ash: Fell a mature 20m high Ash tree with a 45cm diameter due to extensive ash dieback, located within an area of regularly high foot traffic.

    Decided Trees

  • 9 Frank Dixon Close London Southwark SE21 7BD

    22/AP/1969 Submitted 1 Jun 2022 109m away

    Changing an existing window, to a window and door,

    Granted Householder Windows or glazing 18 docs
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In Southwark

  • 26/AP/1574 Granted

    Land Adjacent Lovers Walk And Gallery Road London Southwark SE21 7BE

    TPO 451: Silver Birch (2609), Common Ash (2608), Norway Maple (2603), Common Lime (2594) and Broad-leaved Cockspur Thorn (2584) - Fell to ground level. Trees replaced in keeping with the Estate's Tree Replacement Policy.

    29 May 2026 Trees
  • 26/AP/1537 Withdrawn

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    28 May 2026 Trees
  • 26/AP/1481 Granted

    Grove Tavern 520 Lordship Lane London Southwark SE22 8LF

    T7885 (Ash): veteranisation. reduce to approx 8m above ground level. Retaining lateral growth up to 3m away from stem.

    22 May 2026 Trees
  • 26/AP/1527 Granted

    12 Hambledon Place London Southwark SE21 7EY

    (T4) Pittosporum (no. 12) Cut overhanging branches to boundary line, crown reduce tree by 1m and crown thin by 20% - Routine maintenance. Height from 4.5m to 3.5m Crown spread from 3.0m to 2.0m

    27 May 2026 Trees
  • 26/AP/1526 Granted

    11 Hambledon Place London Southwark SE21 7EY

    Works to tree with a TCA: (T5) Box Elder (no. 11) Remove deadwood, crown reduce by 1m and crown thin by 10% - routine maintenance. Height from 3.5m to 2.5m. Crown spread from 2.5m to 1.5m

    27 May 2026 Trees