37 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LG

1. 20 Oct 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 21 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 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.

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.

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.

• 36 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LG

  26/AP/2503 Submitted 21 Aug 2026 26m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

  Works to tree with a TCA: T1: 6m Cherry tree - Crown reduce in height by 1m to leave a 5m tree and reduce 2m lateral growth by 1m to shape. Remove 1 long extended bough over garden back to source. T2: 3m Lilac tree - Fell to ground level and remove the stump T3: 4m Bay tree - Fell to ground level and remove the stump

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 48 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LG

  26/AP/2459 Submitted 14 Aug 2026 26m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct

  Five day notification for tree works: Monolith ash tree to 5m in height, terminating just below the Inonotus.

  Decided Trees 5 docs

• 36 Grove Park London Southwark

  20/AP/2567 Submitted 9 Sep 2020 27m away

  T1 - Bay tree. Tree is very dominant in area near house and patio. Pollard to 3m and then maintain height at a much smaller size for the future.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 40C Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LG

  22/AP/3922 Submitted 15 Nov 2022 33m away

  Works to trees within a conservation area: ONE Oak Tree (T1)(ht.8m): Crown reduction of 2m from 8m to 6m on all laterals back to appropriate growth points, as well as deadwood removal, as part of regular maintenance. ONE Leyland Cypress Tree (T2)(ht.8m): Full fell. Removal will reduce overcrowding, lack of light and benefit growth of surrounding trees and shrubs.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Damson House 17A Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LH

  26/AP/1868 Submitted 29 Jun 2026 54m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~24 Aug

  Works to trees in a conservation area: Holm Oak - Lift crown to approximately 5m to improve sight lines down garden. Ash - Remove deadwood of up to 50mm. - Crown lift by up to 5m and shape, retaining height. To maintain the trees at the same extent at those dimensions every 2-3 years, for a period not exceeding 6 years (after which a new application will be made).

  Decided Trees

• Basement Flat 22 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LH

  22/AP/3961 Submitted 21 Nov 2022 56m away

  Replacement of 4 no. windows to front elevation with like-for-like double glazed units; Replacement of 2 no. windows to rear bay window with like-for-like double glazed units; Replacement of 1 no. central window to rear bay window with a new double patio door, with double glazed units, to match style of existing windows; Replacement of 1 no. window to rear with new enlarged white painted timber doubled glazed fixed window; Existing rear door removed and blocked up with brickwork to match existing. 1 no. small white painted timber double glazed fixed window in the same location; 1 no. new white painted timber doubled glazed fixed window in lounge area; Replacement of 2 no. side window with like-for-like double glazed units; Removal of 1 no. small side window. New brickwork to match existing.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 23 docs

• 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

  7 Herne Hill London Southwark SE24 9NF

  Works to tree with a TP0: T1 - Sycamore- Reduce crown by 30%

  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