Communal Land To The Rear Of Burton Grove London Southwark SE17 2NT

1. 12 Jan 2026

   Received by Southwark

2. 13 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

4. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 18 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.

• 220 Merrow Street London Southwark SE17 2NX

  26/EES/0025 Submitted 3 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~1 Sep

  Follow up pre-application (25/EQ/0269) in relation to the village hub proposals only (meeting and written advice)

  Awaiting decision

• 214 Merrow Street London SE17 2NX

  20/AP/2331 Submitted 17 Aug 2020 50 yards away

  Sycamore trees x 3 (T1) fell using lowering ropes when necessary as these trees have outgrown this garden area.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 135 Merrow Street London Southwark SE17 2NX

  26/AP/0885 Submitted 25 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Providing level access from the street; refurbishment of interior spaces; replacement of the existing poor-quality rear/side lean-to structure with a new infill arrangement of the same scale, incorporating a new wall to the Villa Street elevation and the rear courtyard with finishes carefully selected to complement the existing tones and textures of the surrounding streetscape; retention and repair of existing façades including the repainted hand-painted signage; and new electrical supply and mechanical ventilation provision.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension 27 docs

• 135 Merrow Street London Southwark SE17 2NX

  26/AP/1371 Submitted 12 May 2026 50 yards away

  Providing level access from the street; refurbishment of interior spaces; replacement of the existing rear/side lean-to structure with a new infill arrangement, incorporating a new wall to the Villa Street elevation and the rear courtyard; retention and repair of existing facades including the repainted hand-painted signage; and new electrical supply and mechanical ventilation provision.

  Granted Full applications Extension 32 docs

• 216 Merrow Street London Southwark SE17 2NX

  22/AP/1078 Submitted 23 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Silver Birch (T1) Fell using lowering ropes when necessary Tree of heaven (T2) Fell using lowering ropes when necessary Pittisporum (T3) Fell using lowering ropes when necessary All are causing too much shade in the gardens

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 204 - 206 Merrow Street London Southwark SE17 2NX

  26/AP/0069 Submitted 12 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  T01 Tree of Heaven - Prune to clear building by 2m and crown lift to 2.4m for pedestrian clearance T03 Tree of Heaven - Prune to clear building by 2m

  Granted Trees 7 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