26 Holly Grove London Southwark SE15 5DF

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 23/AP/2074 Granted

  26 Holly Grove London Southwark SE15 5DF

  Works to a tree in a conservation area:Cherry (T1) - crown reduceReduce height by 2m from 11m to 9m. Reduce lateral spread by 3m from 11m to 8m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic.Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for both owner and neighboring properties. The pruning will not go beyond any previous points and sufficient time has elapsed to allow canopy regrowth. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above.

  Decided 8 Aug 2023 Trees

1. 11 Nov 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 January 2026, 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.

• 26 Holly Grove London Southwark SE15 5DF

  23/AP/2074 Submitted 25 Jul 2023 50 yards away

  Works to a tree in a conservation area:Cherry (T1) - crown reduceReduce height by 2m from 11m to 9m. Reduce lateral spread by 3m from 11m to 8m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic.Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for both owner and neighboring properties. The pruning will not go beyond any previous points and sufficient time has elapsed to allow canopy regrowth. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 27 Holly Grove London Southwark SE15 5DF

  26/AP/1896 Submitted 30 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  (T1) Loquat- Section fell to ground level and poison using eco plugs - tree is too close to boundary wall, causing damage. Height 4.0m Crown spread 4.0m

  Granted Trees 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 28 Holly Grove London Southwark SE15 5DF

  22/AP/0787 Submitted 1 Feb 2022 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 3 (obscure glazing) as required by planning permission 21/AP/1716 dated 14/07/2021 for 'Construction of a rear extension to lower ground and ground floor levels incorporating a covered verandah and stepped access to garden level'.

  Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 28 Holly Grove London Southwark SE15 5DF

  21/AP/3911 Submitted 10 Nov 2021 50 yards away

  Removal of Condition 3, variation of Condition 1 and 5 of original planning application 21/AP/1716 (Construction of a rear extension to lower ground and ground floor levels incorporating a covered verandah and stepped access to garden level.)

  Withdrawn Amendments Extension 13 docs

• 28 Holly Grove London Southwark SE15 5DF

  22/AP/0936 Submitted 9 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 5 (privacy screening) as required by planning permission 21/AP/1716 dated 14/07/2021 for 'Construction of a rear extension to lower ground and ground floor levels incorporating a covered verandah and stepped access to garden level'.

  Granted Conditions Extension 9 docs

• 28 Holly Grove London Southwark SE15 5DF

  21/AP/3158 Submitted 3 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 4 - External Materials, Roachbed Portland stone , as required by LBS application 21/AP/1716 granted 14/07/2021. (Construction of a rear extension to lower ground and ground floor levels incorporating a covered verandah and stepped access to garden level.)

  Granted Conditions Extension

• 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/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
• 26/AP/2041 Granted

  133 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6LW

  T1 Lime - Crown thinning by 10% and removal of all deadwood (>25mm) of a mature Lime (20m in height) in the rear garden T2 Holly - Reduction in height by 1m from 7m to 6m, lateral reduction by 1m on all compass points, and crown lifting to 3m above the public highway of a Holly on the pavement boundary

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees