7 Druce Road London Southwark SE21 7DW

1. 31 Oct 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 3 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 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.

• 1 Druce Road London Southwark SE21 7DW

  26/AP/2765 Submitted 18 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~27 Nov

  Proposed erection of a single-storey side and rear extension; formation of rear patio with associated balustrading; installation of roof lantern and rooflights; installation of an air source heat pump and solar panels; relocation of existing air-conditioning unit; replacement side access door; replacement and new boundary fencing; associated landscaping works; internal reconfiguration; and associated external alterations at 1 Druce Road,

  Awaiting decision Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• 21 Druce Road London Southwark SE21 7DW

  26/AP/2663 Submitted 7 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  Works to tree with a TCA: T1-8040: Reduce the crown size of an overly large eucalyptus tree T2-8041: A silver birch tree which is dead can be removed T3-8042: A Bay tree can be reduced in height by 50% T4-8043: An Elder Tree which has dead wood throughout the crown can have the dead wood removed and be reshaped.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 26 Druce Road London Southwark SE21 7DW

  26/AP/1629 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Works to tree with a TCA: T1- Ash tree - Ground works and associated root pruning/ severance of T1 (Ash) to facilitate installation of a root barrier 7m in length and 3.5m in depth.

  Granted Trees

• 16 Druce Road London Southwark SE21 7DW

  19/AP/7414 Submitted 16 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Crown thin canopy by 20% and reshape as required to 1 x Gleditisia tree (T1)

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 12 Druce Road London Southwark SE21 7DW

  22/AP/2658 Submitted 25 Jul 2022 50 yards away

  Replacement of current garden doors in timber with new steel frame doors.

  Granted Householder 14 docs
  Domestic

• 90 Dovercourt Road London Southwark SE22 8UW

  26/AP/1210 Submitted 28 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jun

  Works to tree with a TCA: T1 - Large cooking apple tree with significant mistletoe. remove limbs with mistletoe and reshape as required. Reducing the tree by 40% to preserve the tree for the long term.

  Awaiting decision 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