11 Townley Road London Southwark SE22 8SR

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 21/AP/3805 Granted

  11 Townley Road London Southwark SE22 8SR

  Reduce Plane tree approximately 13M in height down to old points taking up to 4M off. The knuckles are to be retained.

  Decided 17 Dec 2021 Trees

1. 28 Jan 2026

   Received by Southwark

2. 29 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.

• 11 Townley Road London Southwark SE22 8SR

  21/AP/3805 Submitted 3 Nov 2021 50 yards away

  Reduce Plane tree approximately 13M in height down to old points taking up to 4M off. The knuckles are to be retained.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Charmouth 11A Townley Road London Southwark SE22 8SR

  21/AP/4614 Submitted 16 Dec 2021 50 yards away

  Bay tree in rear garden - remove and fell to ground level.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 12 Townley Road London Southwark SE22 8SR

  26/AP/0276 Submitted 30 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Rear garden 1 x Azara Crown lift by up to approximately 4m Lateral crown reduction to provide a 2-3m clearance form adjacent properties, retaining height and form To maintain the trees at the same extent at those dimensions every 2-3 years, for a period not exceeding 6 years (after which a new application will be made).

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 14 Townley Road London Southwark SE22 8SR

  26/AP/0999 Submitted 7 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Construction of single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 Dovercourt Road London Southwark SE22 8SS

  23/AP/2041 Submitted 21 Jul 2023 50 yards away

  Non material amendment for planning application 23/AP/0218 dated 16/03/2023 for 'Reconstruction of side and rear dormers, replacement of three PVC windows with timber sash windows and replacement of roof tiles.' to change materials from aluminium dormer windows to timber windows.

  Decided Conditions Loft or dormer Roofing +1 5 docs

• 18 Townley Road London Southwark SE22 8SR

  21/AP/3377 Submitted 24 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  T1 - Pear - FellG1 - Lims x10 - Reduce by approximately 2-3m and trim G2 - Pears x 2 - Reduce by approximately 2-3m and reshape

  Granted Trees 5 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