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Peckarmans Wood London Southwark

Awaiting decision Southwark 25/AP/3194 Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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Proposal

Works to Trees in a conservation Area: - Pedunculate oak - Remove Tree - Fell to 50cm above ground level. - Pedunculate oak - Monolith - Reduce in height to approximately 6m above ground level. - Himalayan birch 'Jacquemontii' - Remove and treat - Fell to 50cm above ground level and treat with systemic herbicide (Eco-plug). - Pedunculate oak - Veteranise: reset Lapse pollard at 11m above ground level. retaining secondary canopy on stem. - Common lime - Remove and treat - Fell tree to 50cm above ground level. treat stump with systemic herbicide (Eco-Plug).

As published by the council, reference 25/AP/3194

Application record

Reference
25/AP/3194
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Under consideration/assessment
Received
3 Nov 2025
Validated
3 Nov 2025
Ward
Dulwich Wood
Parish
Dulwich

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 6 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 25/AP/3201 Awaiting decision

    Peckarmans Wood London Southwark

    Recommendations post advance decay detection. - Sessile oak - Crown Reduction. Linear crown reduction of approximately 3m back to closest growth point. - Sessile oak - Crown Reduction. Reduce canopy by 3.2m back to closest growth point. - Common lime - Pollard. Re-pollard.

    Submitted 3 Nov 2025 Trees
  • 25/AP/2914 Granted

    Peckarmans Wood London Southwark

    Five Day Notification for tree works: emergency dismantle of a partially failed Robinia (T3418) at Peckarmans Wood estate. Twin stem, failed in the high wind and was hung up. The secondary stem was removed due to extent of damage and concerns around its stability. This will be subject to TDE's sustainability commitment to replace on a 1:1 basis. DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO ANCIENT WOODLAND NATIVE SPECIES ARE RECOMMENDED. This will be undertaken in winter 2026/27.

    Decided 14 Oct 2025 Trees
  • 25/AP/2423 Awaiting decision

    Peckarmans Wood London Southwark

    Silver birch - Fell to 1m above ground level. Silver birch - Fell to 1m above ground level. Downy birch - Fell to 1m above ground level. Downy birch - Fell to 1m above ground level. Downy birch - Fell to 1m above ground level. Tree Removal - due to condition. Tree replacement part of Dulwich Estate Sustainability strategy.

    Submitted 22 Aug 2025 Trees
  • 25/AP/2424 Awaiting decision

    Peckarmans Wood London Southwark

    Various tree species. Proactive pruning and statutory nuisance abatement. Tree works primarily consist of deadwood, crown lifts and lateral reductions.

    Submitted 22 Aug 2025 Trees
  • 22/AP/3102 Granted

    Peckarmans Wood London Southwark

    5 Day Notification: T1 Oak overhanging footpath near Peckarmans Wood with 20 degree lean Remove limb overhanging footpath to reduce weight loading remove dead wood

    Decided 16 Sep 2022 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 3 Nov 2025

    Received by Southwark

  2. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 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.

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

  • 9 Peckarmans Wood London Southwark SE26 6RY

    20/AP/2882 Submitted 6 Oct 2020 50 yards away

    Silver Birch (T1) - crown reduce & lift. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m and reduce lateral spread by 1m from 7m to 6m. Very light reduction to shape tree whilst maintaining natural canopy and natural aesthetic. Crown lift live canopy to 3m above ground level. Work undertaken to improve light conditions in owners and neighbouring properties.

    Granted Trees 6 docs
  • 1 Peckarmans Wood London Southwark SE26 6RX

    20/AP/1860 Submitted 7 Jul 2020 50 yards away

    Silver Birch (T1) - crown reduce and lift. Reduce height by 2m from 9m to 7m and reduce lateral spread by 3m from 8m to 5m. Crown lift live canopy to 4m above ground level. Work undertaken to improve light conditions in owners and neighbouring properties, prevent damage to structure and to give adequate clearance over public highway.

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • Crescent Wood Road London Southwark

    22/AP/2767 Submitted 3 Aug 2022 50 yards away

    Five Day Notification to carry out tree works to the following: T1 Ash to rear of 7 Crescent Wood Road and boundary with no. 5. Works: Remove deadwood. Reason: to abate hazard.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • Land Rear 1 Peckarmans Wood London Southwark SE26 6RX

    22/AP/2300 Submitted 28 Jun 2022 100 yards away

    5-DAY NOTIFICATION T1 A twin-stemmed Silver Birch (Betula pendula) approximately 20m height within communal amenity grass and overhanging the rear garden of no. 1. One of the stems is entirely dead whilst the other has a sparse crown with evidence of bleeding canker to its base. The tree has a tight V shaped union indicating included bark and foreseeable risk of splitting. works: Fell to ground level. One or two replacement trees will be planted at appropriate locations.

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • 3 Crescent Wood Road London Southwark SE26 6RT

    26/AP/2636 Submitted 4 Sep 2026 100 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

    7471 - Pedunculate oak - Crown Lift. Crown lift to 5.5m above ground level over carriageway. 7475 - Himalayan birch 'Jacquemontii' - Crown Lift. Clear stem to 1.7m above ground level. 7474 - Common yew - Crown Reduction. Laterally reduce branches to 1m away from property, back to closest growth point. Crown lift to 4.5m above ground level in front of house (in line with lower windowsill of upstairs window). 7472 - Common yew - Crown Lift. Crown lift to 4m above ground level over driveway. 7466 - Common lime - Crown Reduction. Clear basal and epicormic growth to 3m above ground level. Laterally reduce branches away from 1 Crescent wood Road, back to previous pruning points. Remove deadwood. 7448 - Balsam poplar - Sever Ivy. 7448 - Balsam poplar - Lateral Reduction. Laterally reduce branches to 2m away from chimney and roof, back to closest growth point.

    Awaiting decision Windows or glazing Trees
  • Flat 3 3 Crescent Wood Road London Southwark SE26 6RT

    26/AP/2632 Submitted 4 Sep 2026 100 yards away

    Amended specification agreed with the Dulwich Estate: Fell T7446, a mature false acacia bordering woodland and amenity grassland, to ground level due to significant basal decay on the western tension side and a pronounced lean to the east, removed to ground level and the stumps treated (Eco Plugs) to prevent regrowth. Amended to remove potential for natural regeneration. Inappropriate species for Great North Wood buffer zone.

    Granted 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