Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21

1. 26 Jan 2026

   Received by Southwark

2. 27 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 27 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.

• Dulwich College College Road London Southwark SE21 7LG

  22/AP/2787 Submitted 5 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  Five Day Notification to carry out tree works to the following: reduce leaning Oak Tree T43 on the western side of the canopy by up to 4 meters (where necessary) due to recent appearance of cracks around the root plate on the eastern side of the stem, although the cracks could be due to the prolonged dry weather this tree is being monitored for movement as it does have a 23 degree lean. Retain as much growth on the eastern side of the canopy to counter act the lean but reduce where necessary to retain the natural shape and balance. Make sure not the pollard the tree but take pruning cuts back to suitable growth points to maintain the health of the tree.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• Elm Lawn Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7EW

  26/AP/2030 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  T1. Holm oak Tree. 10 metres in height. 8 metres in width. Lift to 3 metres all round, as tree is low growing. Situated next to the dead tree in the front garden. T2. Cherry Tree. 4.5 metres in height. 9 metres in width. lift to 3metres and remove all deadwood. Tree is low growing. Situated in the front garden by parking area. T3. Ash Tree. 18 metres in height. 4 metres in width. Fell to ground level using a 21 metre MEWP. Tree is in very poor health. Situated in the rear garden.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• Elm Lawn Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7EW

  26/AP/1940 Submitted 3 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  5 DAY NOTIFICATION: T1. Dead Tree. Unable to identify. Fell to ground level. Situated at the front of the property at Elm Lodge.

  Granted Trees

• Old Blew House Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7EW

  23/AP/2895 Submitted 17 Oct 2023 100 yards away

  T1 Bay (Laurel) Fell and Treat Stump as a possible contributory factor to building damage to Old Blew House, Dulwich Common, London SE21 7EW

  Granted Trees 11 docs

• Northcroft Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7EW

  22/AP/1492 Submitted 26 Apr 2022 100 yards away

  Construction of a ground and front extension; and a first floor extension with two dormers to the existing outbuilding.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer 19 docs

• Dulwich College Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7LD

  26/AP/1518 Submitted 26 May 2026 100 yards away

  Five day notification for tree works: T1 Chestnut tree - Fell to ground level and stump grind the tree measuring around 10m in height due to very poor health with three conk fungi brackets at the base, located on the right-hand side of the main entrance. Conditional Replacement: Replace with 16-18cm Liriodendron tulipifera in the next growing season.

  Granted Trees 4 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