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Springfield Lodge 1 Grove Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8DF

Awaiting decision Southwark 25/AP/3607 Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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Proposal

G1 Sycamore & Cherry (1015m): CRL to 4m; SP for 2.5m building/communal clearance. Reason: Maintain clearance & safe access. T1 ? Horse Chestnut (18m): SCR for 3m building clearance; 2m overhang reduction; DW & epicormic removal. Reason: Prevent encroachment & remove hazards. T2 ? Common Lime (19m): Cut back for 3m building/ground clearance; DW removal. Reason: Maintain safe clearance & reduce risk. T3 ? Sycamore (18m): CRL to 4m; DW removal. Reason: Improve clearance & safety. T4 ? Privet (5.5m): 0.5m CR. Reason: Routine size/form management. T5 ? Silver Birch (13m): CRL to 4m; DW & hanger removal. Reason: Maintain access & reduce risk. T6 ? Sycamore (6m): 2m reduction on property side. Reason: Prevent branch/structure contact. T8 ? Horse Chestnut (18m): 2?3m CR; DW removal; ivy severance to 2m (1.5m gap); CRL to 6m. Reason: Manage size, improve condition & reduce hazards. T11 ? Elder (4m): Fell & stump grind. Reason: Declining condition & low long-term value. T14 ? Sycamore (18m): 2?3m height reduction; 3?4m lateral reduction; DW removal; CRL to 4m. Reason: Manage size & maintain safe clearance. T15 ? Sycamore (18m): 2m height/lateral reduction; DW removal; CRL to 4m. Reason: Control size & reduce risk. T16 ? Norway Maple (18m): CRL to 6m; DW removal. Reason: Improve clearance & safety. T17 ? Norway Maple (18m): CRL to 6m; DW removal. Reason: Improve clearance & safety. T18 ? Norway Maple (6m): Fell & stump grind. Reason: Suppressed & poor future potential. T20 ? Norway Maple (17m): CRL to 4m; DW removal. Reason: Maintain safe access & reduce risk. T21 ? Sycamore (17m): CRL to 4m; DW removal. Reason: Maintain safe access & reduce risk. T23 ? Lime (18m): 2m CR to PP; DW removal; ivy severance to 2m (1.5m gap); CRL to 6m; remove epicormic. Reason: Maintain management regime & improve condition. T24 ? Sycamore (18m): CRL to 6m; DW removal. Reason: Improve clearance & safety. T29 ? Silver Lime (5m): 2.5m CRL; 0.5m prune. Reason: Routine shaping & c

As published by the council, reference 25/AP/3607

Application record

Reference
25/AP/3607
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Under consideration/assessment
Received
10 Dec 2025
Validated
10 Dec 2025
Ward
Champion Hill
Postcode
SE5 8DF

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 4 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/AP/2472 Awaiting decision

    Springfield Lodge 1 Grove Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8DF

    Demolition of the existing supported living accommodation in association with hostel use at Springfield Lodge (8 units) (Sui Generis Use) and construction of new supported living accommodation in association with hostel use at Springfield Lodge (9 units plus office and music studio) (Sui Generis Use).

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026
  • 25/AP/3491 Granted

    Springfield Lodge 1 Grove Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8DF

    Tree no's G1,T1,T2,T3 T4,T5,T6,T8,T11,T4, T15,T16 ,T17, T18 T20, T21 T23 T24 T29 T30 and T31

    Decided 18 Dec 2025 Trees
  • 22/AP/3655 Granted

    Springfield Lodge 1 Grove Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8DF

    Works to trees in a Conservation Area: T1 - Mixed vegetation - cut back overhang to wall / kerb line. Clear around cameras removing ivy from fittingsT2 - Lime - Crown lift to provide 3metres clearance from ground level. Remove basal and epicormic growthT3 - Mixed Vegetation - cut back to clear vegetation from building and pathwayT4 - Ivy / Vine - Cut back vegetation close to rear right hand side and rear boundary wall/ fenceT5 - Elder - Make new pollard at crown break. Sever ivyT7 - Common Horse Chestnut - Sever and remove ivy from base up to crown break.T8 - Gleditsia - Tree appears to be under stress. Clear a 0.5m circle around the base of the tree from vegetation. Supply and apply a complete fertiliser around the base of the tree. Supply and spread a bag of bark chipping around the base to keep weed growth clear.T9 - 7x Ash / Sycamore - Remove major deadwood throughout whole crown area. Crown lift 4m. Shorten back low branches from building by 3m. Sever ivy. Remove self sets at base.

    Decided 21 Nov 2022 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Dec 2025

    Received by Southwark

  2. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 4 February 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.

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What happens while it is decided

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 34 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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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  • 1 Springfield Lodge 1 Grove Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8DF

    26/AP/0019 Submitted 6 Jan 2026 1m away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~3 Mar

    Tree works to be carried out on a multiple number of trees listed in document of Identification of tree and description.

    Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

  • Springfield Lodge 1 Grove Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8DF

    25/AP/3491 Submitted 1 Dec 2025 13m away

    Tree no's G1,T1,T2,T3 T4,T5,T6,T8,T11,T4, T15,T16 ,T17, T18 T20, T21 T23 T24 T29 T30 and T31

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • 216 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RJ

    23/AP/2014 Submitted 19 Jul 2023 29m away

    Details of Condition 3 (Secondary glazing and metal handrail detailed drawings) Listed building consent rehanging of existing external ground floor doors on the rear elevation and installation of a new metal balustrade, installation of a new soil and vent pipe to the rear of the property. Removal of existing kitchen and utlity, installation of a injected damp proof system throughout lower ground floor. Relocation of doorways from hall and bedroom 1 into the bathrooms 1 and 2, associated structural works and new joinery at first floor level. Installation of secondary glazing to front elevation, ground floor living room, first floor bedroom 1 (Revised description).

    Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 6 docs

  • 216 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RJ

    23/AP/2113 Submitted 19 Jul 2023 29m away

    Details of Condition 4 (Structural engineers drawings) Listed building consent 23/AP/0912 - rehanging of existing external ground floor doors on the rear elevation and installation of a new metal balustrade, installation of a new soil and vent pipe to the rear of the property. Removal of existing kitchen and utlity, installation of a injected damp proof system throughout lower ground floor. Relocation of doorways from hall and bedroom 1 into the bathrooms 1 and 2, associated structural works and new joinery at first floor level. Installation of secondary glazing to front elevation, ground floor living room, first floor bedroom 1 (Revised description).

    Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 6 docs

  • Springfield Lodge 1 Grove Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8DF

    22/AP/3655 Submitted 20 Oct 2022 31m away

    Works to trees in a Conservation Area: T1 - Mixed vegetation - cut back overhang to wall / kerb line. Clear around cameras removing ivy from fittingsT2 - Lime - Crown lift to provide 3metres clearance from ground level. Remove basal and epicormic growthT3 - Mixed Vegetation - cut back to clear vegetation from building and pathwayT4 - Ivy / Vine - Cut back vegetation close to rear right hand side and rear boundary wall/ fenceT5 - Elder - Make new pollard at crown break. Sever ivyT7 - Common Horse Chestnut - Sever and remove ivy from base up to crown break.T8 - Gleditsia - Tree appears to be under stress. Clear a 0.5m circle around the base of the tree from vegetation. Supply and apply a complete fertiliser around the base of the tree. Supply and spread a bag of bark chipping around the base to keep weed growth clear.T9 - 7x Ash / Sycamore - Remove major deadwood throughout whole crown area. Crown lift 4m. Shorten back low branches from building by 3m. Sever ivy. Remove self sets at base.

    Granted Trees 7 docs
    Small domestic

  • Karen Court Grove Lane London Southwark

    22/AP/3055 Submitted 1 Sep 2022 53m away

    T1. Fell one dead Conifer tree. Situated by the front gate. Approximately 5 meters in height. T2. Reduce and shape Yew tree. approximately 4 meters in height, Down to 3 meters in height. Situated in the rear left hand corner. The tree is unshaped and doesn???t look nice. T3. Fell and poison a Bay tree. Approximately 10 meters in height. Situated in the rear car park. It is to big for were it is situated and will start to interfere with the car park area and the neighbouring substation. T4-T24 Reduce by 6 foot and face up 20 Conifer trees. approximately 5 meters in height. The trees are growing too large and are overhanging the footpath.

    Granted Trees 13 docs

In Southwark

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    Land Adjacent Lovers Walk And Gallery Road London Southwark SE21 7BE

    TPO 451: Silver Birch (2609), Common Ash (2608), Norway Maple (2603), Common Lime (2594) and Broad-leaved Cockspur Thorn (2584) - Fell to ground level. Trees replaced in keeping with the Estate's Tree Replacement Policy.

    29 May 2026 Trees
  • 26/AP/1537 Withdrawn

    7 Herne Hill London Southwark SE24 9NF

    Works to tree with a TP0: T1 - Sycamore- Reduce crown by 30%

    28 May 2026 Trees
  • 26/AP/1481 Granted

    Grove Tavern 520 Lordship Lane London Southwark SE22 8LF

    T7885 (Ash): veteranisation. reduce to approx 8m above ground level. Retaining lateral growth up to 3m away from stem.

    22 May 2026 Trees
  • 26/AP/1527 Granted

    12 Hambledon Place London Southwark SE21 7EY

    (T4) Pittosporum (no. 12) Cut overhanging branches to boundary line, crown reduce tree by 1m and crown thin by 20% - Routine maintenance. Height from 4.5m to 3.5m Crown spread from 3.0m to 2.0m

    27 May 2026 Trees
  • 26/AP/1526 Granted

    11 Hambledon Place London Southwark SE21 7EY

    Works to tree with a TCA: (T5) Box Elder (no. 11) Remove deadwood, crown reduce by 1m and crown thin by 10% - routine maintenance. Height from 3.5m to 2.5m. Crown spread from 2.5m to 1.5m

    27 May 2026 Trees