Planning application
46 Choumert Square London Southwark SE15 4RE
Works: Trees
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Proposal
Tree works CA The tree False Acacia (Robinia pseudo acacia) located directly behind (to the north) of 46 Choumert Square, located directly next to the private access pedestrian footpath of Choumert Square. Historical pruning of this tree has occurred at an unknown time, causing a reduction in total height to approximately 6.5 - 7 meters. Vigorous regrowth arising on dormant epicormic buds have resulted in the development of a new crown. Although the tree exhibits vigor, there is some evidence of minor cavities present because of historical pruning practices. These are mostly stated on the northern most three stems of the tree. Propose regenerative pruning works to be carried out. The main purpose of these works is to provide additional light to penetrate through the crown and into the property, at request of the applicant. We propose to re-pollard the tree to the historical pollarding points. Propose to pollard the other larger limbs (see Figure 6) to rebalance the tree crown and maintain a consistent pollard height across the whole tree. This will include pollarding the long limb extending southwards and the smaller of the three main trunks on the southern aspect. This aims to maintain crown balance.
As published by the council, reference 25/AP/3192
Application record
- Reference
- 25/AP/3192
- Type
- Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 3 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 4 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Rye Lane
- Parish
- Peckham And Nunhead
- Postcode
- SE15 4RE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Nov 2025
Received by Southwark
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4 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 30 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
3 documents on file for this application
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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.
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