36 Dovercourt Road London Southwark SE22 8ST

1. 16 Jan 2026

   Received by Southwark

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 March 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Southwark took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Southwark for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Southwark decided tree works applications in a median of 35 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 24 Dovercourt Road London Southwark SE22 8ST

  26/AP/2944 Submitted 6 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~1 Dec

  Works to tree with a TCA: T2 Pear (willow leafed) Remove The tree works are proposed to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability. to 24 Dovercourt Road London SE22 8ST

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 59 Dovercourt Road London Southwark SE22 8SS

  22/AP/0276 Submitted 2 Feb 2022 50 yards away

  Details of condition 4 (b) Arboricultural Method Statement for as required by LBS Reg 21/AP/2412 for Erection of a single storey rear extension.

  Granted Conditions Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 21 Dovercourt Road London Southwark SE22 8SS

  21/AP/3803 Submitted 3 Nov 2021 50 yards away

  Crown thin by 25% a Hawthorn tree approximately 7.5M in height, situated in a central location in the front garden. the tree is very dense and wide spreading. Remove dead wood and numerous water shoots. Remove two low growing branches by severing at the main trunk.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 35 Dovercourt Road London Southwark SE22 8SS

  26/AP/0891 Submitted 26 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jun

  Works to tree with a TCA: Tree ID 7488: A bay tree approximately 6m in height situated close to the house on the left-hand side. The specimin has become excessively vigorous for its location and has limited aesthetic value. Remove after ensuring there are no birds nesting. A replacement tree is to be planted in a convenient location of the rear 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)The new tree should be planted during the October 2026 and March 2027 planting season with a stem girth of between 10-12cm at 1m above ground level and at a minimum height of 2m.

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• 35 Dovercourt Road London Southwark SE22 8SS

  25/AP/3509 Submitted 2 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Tree ID 6876 Magnolia tree - Approximately 7m in height situated in front garden Crown height to be reduced by up to 2m following the trees natural crown shape and pruning to suitable growth point. Dead wood to be removed.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 17 Dovercourt Road London Southwark SE22 8SS

  21/AP/3152 Submitted 3 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Loft conversion comprising erection of a side dormer with installation of x1 rooflight and a rear dormer, associated with x1 rooflight on the rear slope

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer 19 docs
  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