31 Cobourg Road London Southwark SE5 0HT

1. 13 Jan 2026

   Received by Southwark

2. 15 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

4. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 11 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.

• 27 Cobourg Road London Southwark SE5 0HT

  22/AP/2143 Submitted 16 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  Construction of rooftop extension and outrigger, consisting of flat roofs set back from the front

  Refused Householder Extension 20 docs
  Domestic

• 15 Oakley Place London Southwark SE1 5AD

  20/AP/2677 Submitted 17 Sep 2020 50 yards away

  Construction of rear dormer extension including 2x rooflights to front slope.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 30 docs
  Domestic

• 15 -17 Cobourg Road London Southwark SE5 0HT

  25/AP/3160 Submitted 31 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing single-glazed timber windows and doors (front and rear elevations) with like-for-like double-glazed timber windows and doors.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 19 docs

• 15- 17 Cobourg Road London Southwark SE5 0HT

  25/AP/2630 Submitted 15 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~11 Nov

  Replacement of existing timber windows and doors of property (front and rear elevations) with new timber windows.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 15-17 Cobourg Road London Southwark SE5 0HT

  22/AP/3777 Submitted 31 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Front GardenT1-LimeRe-pollard to previous points, retaining the pollard knuckle.T1 Lime is located in the front garden of the property The subject tree is of a large spreading nature straddling gardens and encroaching onto neighboring properties.It is close proximity to the building is causing anxiety and apprehension to the owner.It is part of a regular maintenance program to maintain the tree at a suitable size for its location.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 47 Cobourg Road London Southwark SE5 0HU

  26/AP/0025 Submitted 7 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Listed building consent for the Installation of a 12kw air source heatpump (Vaillant aerotherm plus) in location hidden from public view on paved area to rear of house and adjoining nature area. Connect heat pump through existing air bricks into existing cellar to new hot water cylinder (Vaillant uniSTOR 200L). Connect cylinder and controls to existing heating and hot water pipework in cellar. Remove existing gas boiler and hot water tank and upgrade 4 existing radiators to low temperature models (type 22 - 600 x 1200 mm).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 20 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