70 Harfield Gardens Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8DB

1. 16 Dec 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 17 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

4. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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.

• 70 Harfield Gardens London Southwark SE5 8DB

  22/AP/0054 Submitted 10 Jan 2022 50 yards away

  T1 -(190 Camberwell Grove) Neighbours large twin stem Robinia tree. Stem is leaning over neighbours' property. Remove stem over neighbours' property to ground level. T2 - 2 Large leylandii at rear of garden. Reduce canopy by 20% and reshape while retaining screening.

  Granted Trees 16 docs

• 192 Camberwell Grove London Southwark

  21/AP/4603 Submitted 15 Dec 2021 50 yards away

  Removal of existing 1930s metal window and surrounding modern brickwork at rear and replace with Georgian style French doors to match the existing 3 Georgian Timber windows above to create balcony.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 192 Camberwell Grove London Southwark

  21/AP/4604 Submitted 15 Dec 2021 50 yards away

  Removal of existing 1930s metal window and surrounding modern brickwork at rear and replace with Georgian style French doors to match the existing 3 Georgian Timber windows above to create balcony.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 18 docs

• Flat B 186 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RJ

  25/AP/2702 Submitted 18 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~14 Nov

  Sycamore in rear garden - 30% Reduction, pruning back branches by 2.5 m into a rounded balanced canopy

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• 188 - 190 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RJ

  26/AP/3121 Submitted 22 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~18 Dec

  Listed building consent for infilling the existing internal opening in the separating wall between Nos 188 and 190 Camberwell Grove with masonry and matching finishes, including local making good.

  Awaiting decision

• 210 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RJ

  26/AP/1882 Submitted 29 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep

  Listed building consent for retention of basement damp remediation works including removal of tanking and render and application of lime plaster to front wall and front porch, and the proposed works for the reinstatement of finishes to the basement front wall, and for installation of ventilation to the front room, under-stairs room, rear bedroom and bathroom and replacement of the flat roof with a polyurethane covering incorporating lead flashings and capping.

  Awaiting decision Extension
  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