9 College Road London Southwark SE21 7BQ

1. 5 Feb 2026

   Received by Southwark

2. 9 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 9 March 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.

• 9A College Road London Southwark SE21 7BQ

  20/AP/3247 Submitted 9 Nov 2020 50 yards away

  T1. Witch Hazel Crown thin by 30% including the removal of any dead wood and necessary re-shaping. The height and basic shape should be retained. It is important to prune branches at convenient growth points, rather than an all-round reduction or pollarding which is not permitted. T2 Silver Birch Remove dead wood and necessary re-shaping. T3. Silver Birch Crown thin by 20% including the removal of dead wood and necessary re-shaping. The height and basic shape should be retained. T4 4 x Evergreen Oak - Removal of dead wood only. T5. 2 x Lombardii Poplar Reduce in height by approximately 30% including the removal of dead wood and necessary re-shaping. T6. Ash tree Crown thin by 20% including the removal of dead wood and necessary re-shaping. The height and basic shape should be retained. It is important to prune branches at convenient growth points, rather than an all-round reduction or pollarding which is not permitted.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 9A College Road London Southwark SE21 7BQ

  25/AP/2915 Submitted 8 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~3 Dec

  Works to trees in A Conservation Area: Tree ID 6338 A Silver Birch tree approximately 10m in height, situated in the front garden on the right-hand side close to the house. The tree is causing movement to the retaining wall. Due to the ongoing movement of the retaining wall and the trees locations, the most effective solution is to remove. a replacement tree is to be planted in a convenient location of either the front or rear garden and below are the three alternative species for consideration: Prunus Sargentii (flowering Cherry - single pink flowers March and April), Crataegus x prunifolia (Flagpole Cherry) Clerodendrum trichotomum (Fastigiata). The new tree planted during the October 2025 and March 2026 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

• 9A College Road London Southwark SE21 7BQ

  26/AP/0766 Submitted 17 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

  Construction of a two-storey side extension and outdoor pool and associated plant within the garden.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 28 docs
  Domestic

• 17 College Road London Southwark SE21 7BG

  22/AP/0149 Submitted 19 Jan 2022 100 yards away

  Construction for an outbuilding for the uses of office and gym and a swimming pool in the rear garden.

  Granted Householder 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Frank Dixon Close London Southwark SE21 7BD

  20/AP/3211 Submitted 4 Nov 2020 100 yards away

  T9 - Cypress (swamp) - Remove. TG3 - Mixed Species Group: Species Include Hazel, Apple, Dogwood Ivy & Elder - Remove section of group to achieve a minimum clearance of 5m to the insured property 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.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 7 Frank Dixon Close London Southwark SE21 7BD

  22/AP/3805 Submitted 2 Nov 2022 100 yards away

  T1 - Yellow - Beech Tree - lateral branch reduction one face only that occupies neighbouring property by 1.5mt / back to suitable growth points - lateral spread at 9mt to be reduced to 7.5mt T2 - Green - Horse Chestnut Tree - lateral branch reduction one face that occupies neighbouring property by 1.5mt / /back to suitable growth points - lateral spread at 9mt to be reduced to 7.5mt T3 - Blue - Oak Tree - lateral branch reduction one face only that occupies neighbouring property by 1.5mt / back to suitable growth points - lateral spread at 8mt to be reduced to 6.5mt T4 - Red - Acacia Tree - Crown reduction - Height at 16mt to be reduced to 13mt - lateral spread at 12mt to be reduced to 10mt

  Granted Trees 11 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