30 Half Moon Lane London Southwark SE24 9HU

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 22/AP/3678 Granted

  30 Half Moon Lane London Southwark SE24 9HU

  T1: Bay tree approximately 2.5 meters high removing tree because it is too close the house. T2-T4: Removal of 1 x Ornamental pear tree, the other 2 to be reduced to 3m and thinned by up to 20% to maintain as compact specimens. T5: Silver Birch. (T3 of Dulwich estate Licence) Crown thin by 20% including removal of deadwood.

  Decided 1 Dec 2022 Trees

1. 22 Oct 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 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.

• 30 Half Moon Lane London Southwark SE24 9HU

  22/AP/3678 Submitted 24 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  T1: Bay tree approximately 2.5 meters high removing tree because it is too close the house. T2-T4: Removal of 1 x Ornamental pear tree, the other 2 to be reduced to 3m and thinned by up to 20% to maintain as compact specimens. T5: Silver Birch. (T3 of Dulwich estate Licence) Crown thin by 20% including removal of deadwood.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 32 Half Moon Lane London Southwark SE24 9HU

  22/AP/2564 Submitted 14 Jul 2022 50 yards away

  Details of condition 4 (Part 1) (Arboricultural site supervision) pursuant to planning permission 21/AP/1625 (Construction of a single-storey rear extension, 3x rooflights into existing single storey side wing. Modifications to rear and side facades, refurbishment of roof to 2-storey rear wing and landscaping works to rear garden of dwellinghouse including garden storage.)

  Granted Conditions Extension Loft or dormer 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 32 Half Moon Lane London Southwark SE24 9HU

  22/AP/2531 Submitted 14 Jul 2022 50 yards away

  Details of condition 3 (Arboricultural method statement and pre-commencement meeting) pursuant to planning permission 21/AP/1625 (Construction of a single-storey rear extension, 3x rooflights into existing single storey side wing. Modifications to rear and side facades, refurbishment of roof to 2-storey rear wing and landscaping works to rear garden of dwellinghouse including garden storage.)

  Granted Conditions Extension Loft or dormer 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 32 Half Moon Lane London Southwark SE24 9HU

  23/AP/2333 Submitted 17 Aug 2023 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 4 Part 2 'Arboricultural Site Supervision' pursuant to planning permission 21/AP/1625: Construction of a single-storey rear extension, 3x rooflights into existing single storey side wing. Modifications to rear and side facades, refurbishment of roof to 2-storey rear wing and landscaping works to rear garden of dwellinghouse including garden storage.

  Granted Conditions Extension Loft or dormer 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 32 Half Moon Lane London Southwark SE24 9HU

  22/AP/0348 Submitted 7 Feb 2022 50 yards away

  1. Eucalyptus tree - reduce height by 5-6m and necessary re-shaping.2. Spruce tree - fell .

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 44 Half Moon Lane London Southwark SE24 9HU

  26/AP/2719 Submitted 14 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov

  Tree ID 8288 A Eucalyptus tree approximately 13m in height, situated on the right-hand side of the rear garden. Reduce the height by approximately 3.5 m, cutting back to suitable existing growth points and reshaping the crown to retain a natural appearance. Tree ID 8289 A Turkey Oak tree approximately 15m in height, situated centrally positioned along the far boundary of the rear garden. Thin the upper crown by approximately 20%, with selective removal of some of the longest and highest branches to reduce overall height (by up to 1m) and crown density while retaining a natural form. Tree ID 8290 A Silver Birch tree approximately 9m in height, situated towards the right-hand end boundary of the rear garden. Lightly thin areas of localised congestion by up to 10%. No other works are permitted. Tree ID 8291 A Black Locust tree approximately 10m in height, situated towards the far left-hand side of the rear garden. Thin the internal growth within the upper crown by approximately 20%, using selective pruning to retain a balanced and natural crown structure. The height and basic shape should remain the same. Tree ID 8292 A Honey Locust tree approximately 8m in height, situated towards the middle of the left-hand side of the rear garden. Thin the internal growth within the upper crown by approximately 20%, using selective pruning to retain a balanced and natural crown structure. The height and basic shape to remain the same. Tree ID 8293 A Bay tree approximately 5.5m in height, situated on the left-hand side of the rear garden. Thin the internal growth within the upper crown by approximately 20%, using selective pruning to retain a balanced and natural crown structure. The height and basic shape to remain the same. Tree ID 8294 A Scots Pine tree approximately 3.5m in height, situated close to the house in the rear garden. The tree is unsuitable for its current position due to its proximity to the house. Remove.

  Decided Trees

• 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