39 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QS

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 22/AP/0057 Granted

  39 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QS

  T1 - Large Lime tree on left hand side, remove branch over neighbours' garden and also limb to remove to trunk growing over neighbours' garden to rear. This will give more light to neighbours garden.T2 - XL Lime tree in middle of rear garden fence line. Lift canopy over neighbours' garden to rear by removing 2 lower lateral branches to the trunk and lifting the remaining branches to 4m. Retain some screening, so not a full lift. Remove 2 lateral branches at the front of the tree back to trunk to get more light but retain smaller branches for screening. T3 - Cordyline towards middle of garden. Remove as garden is already heavily planted up. Section fell to ground level and remove stump. T4 - Front garden. Remove cordyline closest to house to ground level and poison stump.

  Decided 23 Feb 2022 Trees

1. 5 Nov 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 31 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.

• 39 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QS

  22/AP/0057 Submitted 11 Jan 2022 50 yards away

  T1 - Large Lime tree on left hand side, remove branch over neighbours' garden and also limb to remove to trunk growing over neighbours' garden to rear. This will give more light to neighbours garden.T2 - XL Lime tree in middle of rear garden fence line. Lift canopy over neighbours' garden to rear by removing 2 lower lateral branches to the trunk and lifting the remaining branches to 4m. Retain some screening, so not a full lift. Remove 2 lateral branches at the front of the tree back to trunk to get more light but retain smaller branches for screening. T3 - Cordyline towards middle of garden. Remove as garden is already heavily planted up. Section fell to ground level and remove stump. T4 - Front garden. Remove cordyline closest to house to ground level and poison stump.

  Granted Trees 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 37 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QS

  25/AP/3229 Submitted 5 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~31 Dec

  Two Apple trees (T1 and T2) - Crown reduction by 30%, reshape as required and remove epicormic growth

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• 37 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QS

  22/AP/0058 Submitted 11 Jan 2022 50 yards away

  G1- X-large apple trees. Crown reduce by 30% and crown thin by 30%, reshape as required. T1 - Large Lime tree, remove lateral limb over neighbours' garden to rear. T2 - 1 Large Leaning Beech tree. Remove lowest lateral limb over gardens, remove dead Ivy and remove lateral limb over neighbours' garden to rear, also thin canopy over this garden by removing any lateral branches. T3 - 1 Large Leaning Beech tree nearest clients' house. Remove dead ivy and remove 2 lower lateral branches over carpark area.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 41 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QS

  26/AP/1147 Submitted 22 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  T1 - Medium Cherry tree which is not aesthetically attractive and looks like the ground level would have been significantly higher at one stage many years ago. Remove to ground level and grind stump. Replant with 8cm DBH Prunus Kanzan. T2 - Lilac multi stem, canopy is thinning in its old age and also is an odd shape. Section fell to ground level and grind stump. T3 - Coppice stool of a Hazel tree, section fell to ground level and grind stump. T4 - Multi stem Lilac which is very mature and has significant die back. Section fell to ground level and grind stump. Replant with 8cm DBH Magnolia Black Tulip. T5 - Medium Crab apple tree, section fell to ground level and grind stump. Replant with Laburnum Laburnocytisus.

  Granted Trees 12 docs

• 41 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QS

  26/AP/1324 Submitted 7 May 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of rooflight to side-facing pitched roof; squaring off of the existing side lean-to roof at ground floor level; replacement of the existing front and rear entrance doors to the side lean-to extension; and installation of new glazed rear doors at lower ground floor level to the main dwelling.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 25 docs
  Domestic

• Alys Court 35 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QS

  26/AP/0434 Submitted 13 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  2x Birch trees located at the front of the building - crown reduction up to 1m back to previous with a focus on branches overhanging street and extended regrowth. Row/hedge of 7x Laurel trees in back garden - Reduce to half current height (approx 4m)

  Granted 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