Planning application
18 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LH
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 -TPO London Plane tree in front garden. Tree has been historically reduced. Crown reduction by up to 3m to previous points. To maintain the trees at the same extent at those dimensions every 2-3 years, for a period not exceeding 6 years (after which a new application will be made).
As published by the council, reference 25/AP/3489
Application record
- Reference
- 25/AP/3489
- Type
- Works to a Tree with a TPO
- Status
- Granted
- Decision
- Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED
- Received
- 1 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 2 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 19 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Champion Hill
- Decision by
- Delegated Panel - Trees
- Postcode
- SE5 8LH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Dec 2025
Received by Southwark
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2 Dec 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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19 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED
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10 Aug 2026
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in London
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Southwark granted permission on 19 January 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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.
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