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Cobb Court Burbage Road London Southwark SE24 9HQ

Awaiting decision Southwark 25/AP/3176 Works to a Tree with a TPO

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Proposal

Tree ID 2783 (W1) Apple (Malus) - Fell to 50cm above ground level, replacement tree to be planted winter 26/27 as part of TDE tree planting strategy.

As published by the council, reference 25/AP/3176

Application record

Reference
25/AP/3176
Type
Works to a Tree with a TPO
Status
Under consideration/assessment
Received
31 Oct 2025
Validated
31 Oct 2025
Ward
Dulwich Village
Parish
Dulwich
Postcode
SE24 9HQ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025.

  • 25/AP/3206 Awaiting decision

    Cobb Court Burbage Road London Southwark SE24 9HQ

    Tree ID 2779 Common Ash - Crown reduction - Reduce stem with cavity at historic failure to approximately 8.5m above ground level

    Submitted 3 Nov 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 31 Oct 2025

    Received by Southwark

  2. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 26 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 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

Within 0.3 miles

  • Cobb Court Burbage Road London Southwark SE24 9HQ

    25/AP/3206 Submitted 3 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    99% historically approved · decision due ~29 Dec

    Tree ID 2779 Common Ash - Crown reduction - Reduce stem with cavity at historic failure to approximately 8.5m above ground level

    Awaiting decision Trees 6 docs
  • Cobb Court And Royston Court Burbage Road London Southwark SE24 9HQ

    22/AP/0995 Submitted 15 Mar 2022 50 yards away

    Tl. Crabapple - Front of Royston Court Remove deadwood . Sever Ivy at base . Gl. Group of Ash and Sycamore boundary with railway viaduct. Lateral crown reduction to provide a 2m clearance from the viaduct; Remove deadwood . G2. Group of Sycamore saplings between garages To abate nuisance and and boundary fences. damage fell to the ground.

    Granted Trees 10 docs
  • Royston Court Burbage Road London Southwark

    25/AP/2441 Submitted 22 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    99% historically approved · decision due ~17 Oct

    Works to trees with TPO: 2763 Common ash "Reduce the two lowest limbs on the west side by 2m to suitable sub lateral growth points. Remove major deadwood." 2767 Common ash Sever and remove ivy from 0-100cm above ground level to facilitate ground level inspection 2774 Sycamore Sever and remove ivy from 0-100cm above ground level to facilitate ground level inspection . 2773 Sycamore Sever and remove ivy from 0-100cm above ground level to facilitate ground level inspection. 2783 Apple species "Remove major deadwood. Check results of advanced decay assessment before programming works. 2758 Apple species Remove major deadwood.

    Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs
  • 4 Burbage Road London Southwark SE24 9HJ

    22/AP/2951 Submitted 22 Aug 2022 50 yards away

    T1. A Purple Plum tree approximately 6m in height, situated adjacent to the garage to the right of the entrance. The tree is a little dense and low growing. T2. An Ash tree approximately 16m in height, situated on the left-hand side boundary of the rear garden opposite the flank wall of the house. The tree is a little dense and wide spreading. T3. An Ash tree approximately 16m in height, situated on the right-hand side boundary of the rear garden close to the flank wall of the house. T4. An Oak tree approximately 15m in height, situated on the bottom boundary of the rear garden. The tree is very dense and wide spreading over the boundary with Cobb Court WorksT1. Crown thin by 15% including the removal of dead wood and necessary, lifting of low branches over the garage roof. The height and basic shape should be retained. It is important to prune branches at convenient growth points, rather than an all-round reduction or pollarding which is not permitted. T2. Crown thin by 20% including the removal of dead wood and necessary re-shaping. The height and basic shape should be retained. It is important to prune branches at convenient growth points, rather than an all-round reduction or pollarding which is not permitted. T3. Crown thin by 20% including the removal of dead wood and necessary re-shaping. The height and basic shape should be retained. It is important to prune branches at convenient growth points, rather than an all-round reduction or pollarding which is not permitted. T4. Crown thin by 25% including the removal of dead wood and necessary re-shaping. The height and basic shape should be retained. It is important to prune branches at convenient growth points, rather than an all-round reduction or pollarding which is not permitted.

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • Royston Court Burbage Road London Southwark SE24 9HG

    25/AP/2442 Submitted 22 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    99% historically approved · decision due ~17 Oct

    T2761 - Apple - Pollard to crown break at 2.2m above ground level [poor structural condition]. "Dull sounding stem from ground level. Advanced decay in scaffold limbs and at crown break. Minimal residual wall at old pruning wounds. Reduced tree with onesided unbalanced canopy remaining, weighted towards the roadand over footpath. Epicormic regrowth is maturing since heavy reduction. If tree is to be retained it must be as a low pollard and managed on a short cycle. Consider pre-emptive removal."

    Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs
  • Royston Court Burbage Road London Southwark SE24 9HG

    25/AP/2443 Submitted 22 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    99% historically approved · decision due ~17 Oct

    T2762 - Apple - Fell to 1m above ground level - Poor vitality and structural condition. "Significant dieback throughout, the crown is approximately 75% dead. Silver leaf fungal fruiting bodies present on the main stem indicating extensive internal decay"

    Awaiting decision Trees 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