Planning application
172 Peckham Rye London Southwark SE22 9QA
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1: Multi-stem Leylandii (Cuprocyparis leylandii) Reduce height by 4 metres and lateral spread by 2.5 metres; Remove dead branches throughout T2: Elderberry coppice to ground level; Remove dead branches throughout Reason for works: The trees are too large for their location, removing will allow more light into the property
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/0342
Application record
- Reference
- 26/AP/0342
- Type
- Works to a Tree with a TPO
- Status
- Granted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED
- Received
- 4 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 9 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 14 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Goose Green
- Parish
- Dulwich
- Decision by
- Delegated Panel - Trees
- Postcode
- SE22 9QA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Feb 2026
Received by Southwark
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9 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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14 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED
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10 Aug 2026
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Ashmore Arb Services Ltd Agent
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Southwark granted permission on 14 April 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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