6 Fountain Drive Crystal Palace London Southwark SE19 1UW

1. 20 Oct 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 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 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.

• Hillside 9 Fountain Drive London Southwark SE19 1UP

  22/AP/1114 Submitted 25 Mar 2022 100 yards away

  T1/T2/T5/T6/T7/T19. Fell, Prior Consent Given under previous application. T21/T22/G2/G3: Fell to implement extant Planning Permission. T17/T40/G5/T41/T42: Fell, Dead, diseased or Dying Trees. Ivy Severance and Pruning works to other trees as specified in submitted tree survey.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• Hillside 9 Fountain Drive London Southwark SE19 1UP

  22/AP/3972 Submitted 21 Nov 2022 100 yards away

  Variation of a Condition 2 Approved plans in respect of for full planning permission reference 18/AP/3081 date of decision: 02/01/2019 as amended by LBS REF 20/AP/1112 for demolition of existing 2 storey dwelling and construction of 6x4 bedroom houses with associated car parking, bin and bike stores; and landscaped gardens. To allow alterations to the facade, landscaping, tree removals, materials, installation of solar panels on the roof and alterations to the internal layouts

  Granted Amendments Demolition Trees 67 docs
  Domestic

• Hillside 9 Fountain Drive London Southwark SE19 1UP

  22/AP/3801 Submitted 2 Nov 2022 100 yards away

  REVISED SPECIFICATION T4, crown clean (remove hangers, deadwood, crossing and decayed branches), prune branch stubs back to main stem, and crown lift to provide approx.10m clearance above ground level (for 2m clearance above height of approved building footprint). T10, canopy reduction to remove dead leader back to the first live lateral, i.e. prune back to live growth. T18, crown clean (remove hangers, dead, crossing and decayed branches), prune branch stubs back to main stem, and crown lift to provide approx..10m clearance above ground level (for 2m clearance above height of approved building footprint). T20, remove epicormic growth from main stem up to height of first lateral, and crown reduce by 5 to 6m, and balance crown by light lateral reduction back to collective canopy as per photograph annotation provided by Liam (pending see attached photos for use). T27, remove epicormic growth from main stem up to the height of the first lateral, and crown lift to 2.5m from ground level.

  Granted Trees 13 docs

• Hillside 9 Fountain Drive London Southwark SE19 1UP

  21/AP/4719 Submitted 23 Dec 2021 100 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful Development (Existing) in relation to commencement of works on 18/AP/3081 - Hillside 9 Fountain Drive.

  Granted Lawful development 27 docs

• Hillside 9 Fountain Drive London Southwark SE19 1UP

  22/AP/3436 Submitted 3 Oct 2022 100 yards away

  Non-material amednment to planning permission 18/AP/3081 dated 02/01/2019 in respect of 'Demolition of existing 2 storey dwelling and construction of 6x4 bedroom houses with associated car parking, bin and bike stores; and landscaped gardens'Amendments to include a change in landscaping and cladding material, alterations to the fenestration, basement and internal arrangements and the installation of solar panels on the roof.

  Withdrawn Conditions Demolition Windows or glazing 46 docs
  Domestic

• 7 Fountain Drive London Southwark SE19 1UW

  25/AP/3565 Submitted 8 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  5 Day Notice T1 Turkey Oak Carry out a thorough clean out of the crown to remove all DEADWOOD greater than 25mm in diameter. Special attention must be paid to the sections overhanging the boundary to Number 9 Fountain Drive to ensure all hazardous material is cleared. NOTE: Live wood MUST be retained.

  Granted Trees 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