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Parsonage 18 Larcom Street London Southwark SE17 1NQ

Awaiting decision Southwark 25/AP/2974 Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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Proposal

T1 Bay: Fell - The tree is of limited arboricultural merit, exhibiting poor form and restricted growth due to its constrained rooting environment. Planted in an unsuitable location, in close proximity to the building and associated hard surfaces, which have severely restricted available rooting volume and contributed to its suppressed condition. The species expected mature size and growth characteristics, its position is inappropriate for long-term retention within such a confined space. The limited rooting area poses a risk to structural integrity and stability, thereby restricting the safe future management of the tree. Removal is therefore considered a reasonable and proportionate management action, allowing for replacement planting of a more suitable species in a more appropriate location if desired.

As published by the council, reference 25/AP/2974

Application record

Reference
25/AP/2974
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Under consideration/assessment
Received
13 Oct 2025
Validated
23 Oct 2025
Ward
North Walworth
Parish
Borough, Bankside And Walworth
Postcode
SE17 1NQ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025.

  • 25/AP/3043 Awaiting decision

    Parsonage 18 Larcom Street London Southwark SE17 1NQ

    Details of Condition 3 Window and Doors as required by full planning permission 25/AP/0639 dated 28/05/2025 for De-conversion of 2x self-contained residential units (use class C3) and ancillary parish office into a single dwellinghouse (use class C3). Replacements, alterations and restorations to existing fenestration and doors. Construction of refuse/recycling and cycle storage enclosure within the front curtilage. Installation of plant equipment (ASHP and MVHR systems) and associated external ducting. Removal of window and replacement with a door at lower ground floor level. Removal of external staircase. Insertion of rooflights. Associated enabling works and landscaping.

    Submitted 20 Oct 2025 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Oct 2025

    Received by Southwark

  2. 23 Oct 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 18 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.

Who's behind it

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GraftinGardeners Ltd Agent, registered in London

Active · incorporated 2009 · London

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Documents

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3 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 35 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

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  • Parsonage 18 Larcom Street London Southwark SE17 1NQ

    25/AP/3043 Submitted 20 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    96% historically approved · decision due ~16 Dec

    Details of Condition 3 Window and Doors as required by full planning permission 25/AP/0639 dated 28/05/2025 for De-conversion of 2x self-contained residential units (use class C3) and ancillary parish office into a single dwellinghouse (use class C3). Replacements, alterations and restorations to existing fenestration and doors. Construction of refuse/recycling and cycle storage enclosure within the front curtilage. Installation of plant equipment (ASHP and MVHR systems) and associated external ducting. Removal of window and replacement with a door at lower ground floor level. Removal of external staircase. Insertion of rooflights. Associated enabling works and landscaping.

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  • St Johns Church Of England School Larcom Street London Southwark SE17 1NQ

    26/AP/2113 Submitted 17 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    Minor material amendment of planning permission ref: 22/AP/0130 granted on 11.04.2022 for: (Change of use from education (use class F1) to education (use class F1) and or workspace maker space artist studios exhibition and community space (sui generis) for a temporary period of 5 years). Amendment sought: to extend the existing temporary permission for a further 5 years.

    Granted 18 docs
  • 31A Larcom Street London Southwark SE17 1NJ

    21/AP/0145 Submitted 15 Jan 2021 50 yards away

    Single storey side and rear extensions at ground floor level

    Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs
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  • St Johns Church Of England School Larcom Street London Southwark SE17 1NQ

    22/AP/2136 Submitted 16 Jun 2022 50 yards away

    Details of condition 3 (Cycle storage) pursuant to planning permission 22/AP/0130 (Change of use from education (use class F1) to education (use class F1) and/ or workspace/ maker space/ artist studios/ exhibition and community space (sui generis) for a temporary period of 5 years)

    Granted Conditions 13 docs
  • St Johns Church Of England School Larcom Street London Southwark SE17 1NQ

    22/AP/0130 Submitted 17 Jan 2022 50 yards away

    Change of use from education (use class F1) to education (use class F1) and/ or workspace/ maker space/ artist studios/ exhibition and community space (sui generis) for a temporary period of 5 years.

    Granted Full applications 21 docs
  • St Johns Church Of England School Larcom Street London Southwark SE17 1NQ

    22/AP/2975 Submitted 24 Aug 2022 50 yards away

    Details of Condition 4 (Operational management plan), as required by planning permission 22/AP/0130 dated 11/04/2022 for - Change of use from education (use class F1) to education (use class F1) and/ or workspace/ maker space/ artist studios/ exhibition and community space (sui generis) for a temporary period of 5 years.

    Granted Conditions 5 docs

In Southwark

  • 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