45 Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RG

1. 15 Dec 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 6 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 6 February 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.

• 31 Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RG

  20/AP/3393 Submitted 23 Nov 2020 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and the construction of a single storey rear and side infill extension with pyramid roofs; construction of a hip to gable rear dormer roof extension; replacement of existing garden shed with a single storey outbuilding; installation of 6x solar panels at first floor level

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 28A Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8QZ

  20/AP/1792 Submitted 1 Jul 2020 50 yards away

  Construction of a single storey side rear extension and new windows.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 34 Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8QZ

  21/AP/4696 Submitted 22 Dec 2021 50 yards away

  Replacement of single glazed timber window frames with double glazed uPVC.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 15 docs

• 22A Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8QZ

  23/AP/2573 Submitted 13 Sep 2023 50 yards away

  Non material amendment of planning permission 20/AP/3131: Demolition of the existing ground floor single storey rear extension and the construction of a new single storey side/rear extension to the ground floor flat with the installation of a boundary wall with a maximum height of 1m to the front of the property.NMA sought: Change in the roof pitch to increase the overall height and change in roof light configuration. Reinstatement of the existing window and entrance door. Change from render to brick on the party wall to match the neighbouring building.

  Withdrawn Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +2 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 22A Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8QZ

  23/AP/2653 Submitted 22 Sep 2023 50 yards away

  Variation of Condition 1 'Approved Plans' of planning permission 20/AP/3131: Demolition of the existing ground floor single storey rear extension and the construction of a new single storey side/rear extension to the ground floor flat with the installation of a boundary wall with a maximum height of 1m to the front of the property.Variation sought:1. Change in the roof height and angle. 2. New roof light configuration.3. Reinstatement of the existing window and entrance door. 4. Change from render to brick on the party wall to match the neighbouring building.

  Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +3 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 37 Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RG

  26/AP/1799 Submitted 22 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Construction of a hip-to-gable roof extension and L-shaped dormer extension, installation of 2no. rooflights to front roof slope and ground floor single-storey rear and side extension.

  Granted Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• 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