The Garvens 57 Dulwich Wood Avenue London Southwark

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.

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 The Garvens 57 Dulwich Wood Avenue London Southwark SE19 1HU

  23/AP/2200 Submitted 7 Aug 2023 50 yards away

  Works to Tree with a TPO:G1 Group of Ash leaf Maple and Sycamore to front of 1-6 GarvensWorks: Lateral crown reduction back to suitable growth points to provide a minimum 2-3 clearance from the property. Crown lift over the footway by up to 3m.Reason: To abate nuisanceG2 Group of Norway Maple and Oak to rear of 1-12 GarvensWorks: Lateral crown reduction back to suitable growth points to provide a minimum 2-3m clearance from the propertyReason: To abate nuisance

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• The Garvens 57 Dulwich Wood Avenue London Southwark SE19 1HU

  25/AP/3652 Submitted 12 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  T1201 Birch - Fell tree to 1m above ground level and replacement tree to be planted as part of Dulwich Estates tree replacement strategy

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 51 Dulwich Wood Avenue London Southwark SE19 1HG

  23/AP/2206 Submitted 7 Aug 2023 50 yards away

  Tree works 5 day notification: A group of five lime Tilia x europaea a sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus and a horse chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum communal amenity land to front of nos. 43-55. Works: Remove deadwood. Crown lift, and remove basal and epicormic growth to provide a 3m clearance above the footway.Reason: to abate hazard.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• 130 Gipsy Hill London Southwark

  21/AP/4016 Submitted 18 Nov 2021 50 yards away

  Conversion of 2no studio flats (C3) to 1no one-bedroom flat (C3) at second floor level.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 9 docs

• 89 Gipsy Hill London Lambeth SE19 1QL

  15/06562/TCA Submitted 13 Nov 2015 100 yards away

  To remove 1 x Holly and 1 x Sycamore tree to rear of property. Crown lift 1 x Sycamore tree at rear and reduce back 1 no. lateral branch.

  Granted Trees

• 91 Gipsy Hill London SE19 1QL

  20/01397/FUL Submitted 22 Apr 2020 100 yards away

  Conversion of existing single flat at lower ground level into two self contained flats, involving the erection of a single storey side extension following demolition of existing garage.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 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