Old Alleynians Sports Ground Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7HA

This site has had 4 applications since 2022: 4 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/AP/2419 Granted

  Old Alleynians Sports Ground Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7HA

  (TG1) Row of trees mixed species on raised bank (North East of driveway) - Remove major deadwood and clear phone wires (TG2) Row of Oak trees (South West of driveway) - Remove major deadwood and clear phone wires (T3) Dying Ash - Section fell to ground level (height 8.0m) (T4) Dead elder - Section fell to ground level (height 2.5m) (T5) Partially dead Hawthorn - Section fell to ground level (height 2.5m) (T6) Oak - Remove lower bough over road - we previously applied to remove this bough - it has since been hit by multiple vehicles and damaged. (T7) Oak (Dead) - Remove small diameter secondary dead branches back to main trunk (height 4.0m, crown spread from 0.8m to 0.4m)

  Decided 7 Oct 2026
• 22/AP/3392 Granted

  Old Alleynians Sports Ground Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7HA

  Construction of a timber framed pavillion to be used as a utility store and changing facility by Old Alleynian RFC

  Decided 13 Mar 2023 Full applications
• 22/AP/0158 Granted

  Old Alleynians Sports Ground Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7HA

  (T4) and (T5) 2 x Elm trees, approximately 12m in height: Trees are dead and dying with extensive crown dieback. Fell to ground level.(G1) A Group of Ash and Hawthorn trees overhanging the rear of the sports club roof. Cut back to suitable growth points leaving a minimum 2m clearance above the roof.(G2) Group of mixed species overhanging bus stop: Remove deadwood and branches overhanging the road.(T8) Oak; Crown lift by 4m: leaning tree, low branches.

  Decided 3 Mar 2022 Trees

1. 13 Oct 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 16 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 16 October 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• Old Alleynians Sports Ground Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7HA

  22/AP/0158 Submitted 20 Jan 2022 50 yards away

  (T4) and (T5) 2 x Elm trees, approximately 12m in height: Trees are dead and dying with extensive crown dieback. Fell to ground level.(G1) A Group of Ash and Hawthorn trees overhanging the rear of the sports club roof. Cut back to suitable growth points leaving a minimum 2m clearance above the roof.(G2) Group of mixed species overhanging bus stop: Remove deadwood and branches overhanging the road.(T8) Oak; Crown lift by 4m: leaning tree, low branches.

  Granted Trees 11 docs

• London Borough Of Southwark Sports Club Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7EU

  23/AP/2279 Submitted 11 Aug 2023 100 yards away

  Installation of a floodlighting system for the pitch area to include 6 x 15 meter in height galvanised steel columns (with relevant concrete block foundations) each column to be mounted with two floodlights, installation of an electrical junction box fabricated from galvanised steel with and associated underground cabling ducts.

  Withdrawn Full applications 30 docs

• Parkside Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7EU

  26/AP/2949 Submitted 6 Oct 2026 100 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~2 Dec

  Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) to install a new Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) to service the existing semi-detached dwelling and this ASHP is to be located on the rear flat roof at the back of the property.

  Awaiting decision New dwelling
  Domestic

• Parkside Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7EU

  22/AP/3525 Submitted 11 Oct 2022 150 yards away

  Construction of single storey rear and side extensions.

  Granted Householder Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• London Borough Of Southwark Sports Club Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7EU

  25/AP/2638 Submitted 15 Sep 2025 150 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~11 Nov

  Details of condition 4 (DEMP) as required by planning permission ref. 24/AP/2732 dated 27/11/2024 for 'Demolition of an Building in a Conservation Area The building is fire-damaged, former clubhouse of the Southwark Lawn Bowls and Social Club. A single storey structure located on the east side of the sports grounds the dismantling the timber roof structure, removing all the external and internal walls and breaking up the floor slab and grubbing out the foundations, to leave the site of the clubhouse free from all structures. A lean-to store and toilet facilities formed from metal sheeting and timber construction around the NE corner of the building will also be cleared away'.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Demolition 3 docs
  Small domestic

• London Borough Of Southwark Sports Club Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7EU

  25/AP/2599 Submitted 11 Sep 2025 150 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~7 Nov

  Details of condition 3 (Tree Protection Plan) as required by planning permission ref. 24/AP/2732 dated 27/11/2024 for 'Demolition of an Building in a Conservation Area The building is fire-damaged, former clubhouse of the Southwark Lawn Bowls and Social Club. A single storey structure located on the east side of the sports grounds the dismantling the timber roof structure, removing all the external and internal walls and breaking up the floor slab and grubbing out the foundations, to leave the site of the clubhouse free from all structures. A lean-to store and toilet facilities formed from metal sheeting and timber construction around the NE corner of the building will also be cleared away'.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Demolition Trees 6 docs
  Small 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