9 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR

This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/AP/0163 Granted

  9 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR

  T1 - Cherry Tree (approx. 7m) - Reduce to a 1 metre habitat stem due to decline and safety concerns Retained stem to provide habitat for invertebrates and wildlife G1 -Privet Hedge (approx. 1m high, 4m wide) Remove existing hedge to allow replanting with native / wildlife-friendly species. Back Garden T2 - Lancewood (approx. 4m) Remove to enable replanting and creation of a wildlife-friendly garden T3 - Lancewood (approx. 3m) Remove to allow planting of species better suited to local ecology T4 - Acacia (approx. 3m) Remove to facilitate replanting with native, wildlife-supporting plants T5 - Palm Tree (approx. 6m) Remove to enable a more natural garden design in keeping with the conservation area T6 - Pyracantha (approx. 3m) Remove to create space for replanting with more suitable species Aftercare / Replanting All removals to be followed by replanting with native or wildlife-friendly species to maintain tree cover, enhance biodiversity, and support the long-term character of the conservation area

  Decided 20 Feb 2026 Trees
• 23/AP/2791 Granted

  9 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR

  Works to Trees with a TPO: T1 - Front garden. Large Cherry tree. Tree has had significant die back over the last 8 years. The branches are very elongated and the crown is very thin. Works includes to reduce very heavily to encourage new growth from a smaller structure 3m from crown break. T2 - Large Oak tree in Lettsom Gardens. This tree is causing significant shading to a large Magnolia tree below. Pollard lower lateral branch to 4m from trunk as this branch is very low growing over the access to Lettsom gardens and also causing significant shading to Magnolia tree below. T3 - Large Oak tree. Remove small lower lateral branch growing towards and almost touching neighbours shed at the rear of their garden. This will give more light to the Magnolia tree.

  Decided 12 Nov 2023 Trees

1. 20 Nov 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 21 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 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 full applications in a median of 68 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 9 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR

  26/AP/0163 Submitted 21 Jan 2026 0m away

  T1 - Cherry Tree (approx. 7m) - Reduce to a 1 metre habitat stem due to decline and safety concerns Retained stem to provide habitat for invertebrates and wildlife G1 -Privet Hedge (approx. 1m high, 4m wide) Remove existing hedge to allow replanting with native / wildlife-friendly species. Back Garden T2 - Lancewood (approx. 4m) Remove to enable replanting and creation of a wildlife-friendly garden T3 - Lancewood (approx. 3m) Remove to allow planting of species better suited to local ecology T4 - Acacia (approx. 3m) Remove to facilitate replanting with native, wildlife-supporting plants T5 - Palm Tree (approx. 6m) Remove to enable a more natural garden design in keeping with the conservation area T6 - Pyracantha (approx. 3m) Remove to create space for replanting with more suitable species Aftercare / Replanting All removals to be followed by replanting with native or wildlife-friendly species to maintain tree cover, enhance biodiversity, and support the long-term character of the conservation area

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 10 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR

  23/AP/1983 Submitted 17 Jul 2023 15m away

  Demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and construction of a proposed new replacement rear extension; new ground floor side window

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 39 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR

  23/AP/1982 Submitted 17 Jul 2023 15m away

  External window replacement from existing single glazed timber framed windows to new double glazed timber framed windows and erection of new bin and bike enclosure to front garden.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 23 docs
  Domestic

• 9 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR

  23/AP/2791 Submitted 4 Oct 2023 15m away

  Works to Trees with a TPO: T1 - Front garden. Large Cherry tree. Tree has had significant die back over the last 8 years. The branches are very elongated and the crown is very thin. Works includes to reduce very heavily to encourage new growth from a smaller structure 3m from crown break. T2 - Large Oak tree in Lettsom Gardens. This tree is causing significant shading to a large Magnolia tree below. Pollard lower lateral branch to 4m from trunk as this branch is very low growing over the access to Lettsom gardens and also causing significant shading to Magnolia tree below. T3 - Large Oak tree. Remove small lower lateral branch growing towards and almost touching neighbours shed at the rear of their garden. This will give more light to the Magnolia tree.

  Granted Trees 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 13A Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LR

  22/AP/3068 Submitted 2 Sep 2022 43m away

  T1- Holm Oak - Lateral reduction back to previous pruning points removing approx. 3m of regrowth. Retaining overall height and form.T2 Mulberry -Crown thin by 20%

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Lettsom Gardens Grove Hill Road London Southwark SE5

  23/AP/3015 Submitted 27 Oct 2023 48m away

  Replacement of a brick retaining wall.

  Granted Other 20 docs

• 26/AP/1021 Refused

  Davotti Apartments 351 Rotherhithe Street London Southwark SE16 5LJ

  Construction of two additional storeys to provide 4 self-contained flats

  10 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/1371 Granted

  135 Merrow Street London Southwark SE17 2NX

  Providing level access from the street; refurbishment of interior spaces; replacement of the existing rear/side lean-to structure with a new infill arrangement, incorporating a new wall to the Villa Street elevation and the rear courtyard; retention and repair of existing facades including the repainted hand-painted signage; and new electrical supply and mechanical ventilation provision.

  12 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/1445 Granted

  42A Harper Road London Southwark SE1 6AD

  Retrospective application for the installation of external security shutters and a postbox

  20 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/1322 Granted

  St Francis R C Primary School Friary Road London Southwark SE15 1RQ

  Installation of 7no. new external air conditioning units.

  7 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/0780 Granted

  10 Marshalsea Road London Southwark SE1 1HL

  Amalgamation of ground and basement Class (E) with existing first, second and third floor dwelling (C3) to create enlarged dwelling and associated bike and bin stores

  18 Mar 2026 Full applications