Guinness Court Snowsfields London Southwark SE1 3SX

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/AP/1626 Granted

  Guinness Court Snowsfields London Southwark SE1 3SX

  Five Day Notification for tree works: T1: Cherry Tree (Prunus sp.) - Extensive structural defects associated with advanced decay and canker infection. Multiple large scaffold limbs display significant areas of exposed decayed wood arising from historic pruning wounds and progressive pathogen activity. Areas of necrotic bark tissue and associated dysfunction are evident throughout the crown structure, indicating a decline in the tree's physiological condition. Fell to ground level. Plant 1 x replacement Purple Plum minimum 12-14cm stem girth before March 2027.

  Submitted 8 Jun 2026

1. 5 Dec 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 8 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

4. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 15 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.

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.

• Guinness Court Snowsfields London Southwark SE1 3SX

  26/AP/1626 Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Five Day Notification for tree works: T1: Cherry Tree (Prunus sp.) - Extensive structural defects associated with advanced decay and canker infection. Multiple large scaffold limbs display significant areas of exposed decayed wood arising from historic pruning wounds and progressive pathogen activity. Areas of necrotic bark tissue and associated dysfunction are evident throughout the crown structure, indicating a decline in the tree's physiological condition. Fell to ground level. Plant 1 x replacement Purple Plum minimum 12-14cm stem girth before March 2027.

  Granted Trees

• Guinness Court Snowsfields London Southwark

  21/AP/3730 Submitted 27 Oct 2021 50 yards away

  Front of Block D - Left Hand Side T1 - Prunus (Size 2)Fell to soil level (due to Ganoderma and Phellinus). Risk of branch or dominant branch failure.Plant replacement Prunus cerasifera minimum 10-12cm stem girth. Irrigate until established.. The tree is located to the front of Block D to the left hand side. The tree has Ganoderma within the main trunk and Phellinus within the main crown.. Risk of Limb, branch or complete failure if retainedFront of Block D - Right Hand SideG2 - 2x Dead Cherries ( Size 1&2)Fell to soil level.Plant 2 x replacement Prunus cerasifera minimum 10-12cm stem girth. Irrigate until established.. The trees are located to the front of Block D to the right hand side. The trees are dead and at risk of failure if retainedFront of Block E - Left Hand SideT3 - Prunus (Size 2)Fell to soil level (due to Ganoderma and Phellinus). Risk of branch or dominant limb failure.Plant replacement Prunus cerasifera minimum 10-12cm stem girth. Irrigate until established.. The tree is located to the front of Block E to the left hand side. The tree has Ganoderma within the main trunk and Phellinus within the main crown. Risk of Limb, Branch or Complete failure if retainedFront of Block F - Left Hand SideDead Ivy Clad Tree (Size 1)Fell to soil level.Plant replacement Prunus cerasifera minimum 10-12cm stem girth. Irrigate until established.. The tree is located to the front of Block F to the left hand side. The tree is dead and extremely ivy clad and the tree species is unknown. Risk of complete failure if retained as it appears the tree has been in this condition for a number of yearsFront of Block F - Right Hand SidePrunus (Size 2)Remove whole lowest limb infected with Phellinus.. The tree is located to the front of Block F to the right hand side. There is Phellinus on the low dominant stem overhanging the court yard area. Risk of limb failure if the Limb is retained

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 2-4 Melior Place London Southwark SE1 3SZ

  26/AP/2620 Submitted 3 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 3 ((a) Archaeological watching and (b) Watching brief report) as required by full planning permission 24/AP/2213 dated 27/01/2025 for: (Removal of Condition 4 (Green wall) of the planning application ref: 18/AP/3229 dated 30/07/2019 for: (redevelopment of the site involving the construction of a 6-storey plus basement building, comprising a retail art gallery (Class A1) on the ground floor and 3 x 2 bed, 2 x 3 bed and 2 x 4 bed residential units on the upper floors).

  Granted 5 docs

• 30 Snowsfields London Southwark SE1 3SU

  21/AP/2631 Submitted 23 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Strip off the existing asbestos cement sheeting to the main double pitched studio roof and replace with a new insulated roof with a natural slate finish

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• 38-42 Snowsfields And 62-64 (Evens) Weston Street London Southwark SE1 3SU

  26/AP/2297 Submitted 31 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Replacement of 5 main entrance doors and frames (including glazed panels above) with new timber doors and frames.

  Granted Windows or glazing

• Site Of 2 To 4 Melior Place London Southwark SE1 3SZ

  21/AP/3687 Submitted 21 Oct 2021 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 3a - the implementation of a programme of archaeological watching brief works, in accordance with a written scheme of investigation required by planning permission dated 30/07/2019 [LBS Ref 18/AP/3229] for 'Redevelopment of the site involving the construction of a 6-storey plus basement building, comprising a retail art gallery (Class A1) on the ground floor and 3 x 2 bed, 2 x 3 bed and 2 x 4 bed residential units on the upper floors'.

  Granted Conditions 6 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