Planning application
1 Allison Grove London Southwark SE21 7ER
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - Eucalyptus Tree - growing in the front garden: Fell to as low as possible above existing ground level. A replacement tree is to be planted in a convenient location of the front garden and below are the three alternative species for consideration: Prunus Pandora (Small pink flowering Cherry) Prunus Amanogawa (Flagpole Cherry) Malus toringo (Japanese Crab Apple)
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/0098
Application record
- Reference
- 26/AP/0098
- Type
- Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
- Status
- Granted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
- Received
- 14 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 15 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 18 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Dulwich Village
- Parish
- Dulwich
- Decision by
- Delegated Panel - Trees
- Postcode
- SE21 7ER
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Jan 2026
Received by Southwark
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15 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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18 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
8 documents on file for this application
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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.
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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