13 Great Spilmans London Southwark SE22 8SZ

1. 12 Feb 2026

   Received by Southwark

2. 18 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 9 Great Spilmans London Southwark SE22 8SZ

  22/AP/3000 Submitted 30 Aug 2022 22m away

  Front alterations to existing garage and erection of rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 31 docs
  Domestic

• 11 Gilkes Crescent London Southwark SE21 7BP

  23/AP/1969 Submitted 14 Jul 2023 40m away

  Tree works 5 day notification: Dead, dying and dangerous' for a dead Willow tree to be felled

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 10 Great Spilmans London Southwark SE22 8SZ

  23/AP/2316 Submitted 16 Aug 2023 62m away

  Demolition of existing porch and construction of a new porch and extension to roof structure serving existing bay window.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 22 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Gilkes Crescent London Southwark SE21 7BS

  22/AP/1533 Submitted 29 Apr 2022 68m away

  Details of proposed development REVISED SPECIFICATION: T1 and T2 Pear trees, Remove due to low amenity value. The trees are both in a poor state of heath and are heavily Ivy clad. They are pushing against the boundary fence and casting excessive shade. T3 Pear tree, Remove deadwood, crossing branches and sprouts. Routine Maintenance. T4. A Griselinia shrub approximately 6m in height, situated towards the bottom left-hand corner of the rear garden. Remove, Overgrown shrub. T5. A Laburnum tree approximately 7.5m in height, situated close to the front boundary. The tree is a little out of shape. Crown thin by 15% including the removal of dead wood and lifting of low branches to the left side, also a vertical stem growing through the main canopy should be removed at the trunk. T6. An Elder tree situated close to the house on the right-hand side boundary of the rear garden. Remove and the roots grubbed out. T7. A Cherry tree approximately 6m in height, situated on the right-hand side boundary. The tree is a little dense and wide spreading. 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. T8. A Cherry tree approximately 7.5m in height, situated on the left-hand side boundary towards the bottom of the rear garden. The tree is a little dense and wide spreading. 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 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 16 Great Spilmans London Southwark SE22 8SZ

  26/AP/1970 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 71m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~2 Sep

  Works to trees in a consrvation area: Mature Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera) approximately 8m in height. :Lateral Branch Reduction: Prune back the overhanging lateral branches extending over the applicant?s boundary line to the property boundary. All cuts will be made back to suitable, viable growth points to ensure the health of the tree is maintained. Selective Canopy Thinning (Applicant's Side Only): Selectively thin the dense overhanging canopy by a maximum of 15-20% on the applicant's side, focusing on the removal of deadwood, crossing branches, and congested foliage to improve light penetration. Constraint: No works will be carried out beyond the boundary line into the neighbouring property, and the overall height/natural form of the tree will not be altered. Reasons for Works:The mature tree heavily overhangs the applicant's garden, causing severe overshading and low clearance over the patio area. One of the branches has started to hang very low, either under weight of fruit and/or since heavy rainfall. The neighbouring property is currently vacant, however i have notified the owner via an email provided from the Great Spilman's estate group. This application is submitted to legally prune back the encroaching growth to the boundary line, alleviating the nuisance and restoring light while strictly preserving the tree's health and structural integrity.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 91 Calton Avenue London Southwark SE21 7DF

  25/AP/3066 Submitted 21 Oct 2025 74m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~16 Dec

  (T1) Quince - Crown reduce and reshape by 25%, crown thin by 15%, height from 4m to 3m and crown spread from 3m to 2.3m - routine maintenance. (T2) Liquidambar - Sever vine growing up tree - routine maintenance (T4) Birch - Remove deadwood - routine maintenance

  Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs

• 26/AP/1574 Granted

  Land Adjacent Lovers Walk And Gallery Road London Southwark SE21 7BE

  TPO 451: Silver Birch (2609), Common Ash (2608), Norway Maple (2603), Common Lime (2594) and Broad-leaved Cockspur Thorn (2584) - Fell to ground level. Trees replaced in keeping with the Estate's Tree Replacement Policy.

  29 May 2026 Trees
• 26/AP/1537 Withdrawn

  7 Herne Hill London Southwark SE24 9NF

  Works to tree with a TP0: T1 - Sycamore- Reduce crown by 30%

  28 May 2026 Trees
• 26/AP/1481 Granted

  Grove Tavern 520 Lordship Lane London Southwark SE22 8LF

  T7885 (Ash): veteranisation. reduce to approx 8m above ground level. Retaining lateral growth up to 3m away from stem.

  22 May 2026 Trees
• 26/AP/1527 Granted

  12 Hambledon Place London Southwark SE21 7EY

  (T4) Pittosporum (no. 12) Cut overhanging branches to boundary line, crown reduce tree by 1m and crown thin by 20% - Routine maintenance. Height from 4.5m to 3.5m Crown spread from 3.0m to 2.0m

  27 May 2026 Trees
• 26/AP/1526 Granted

  11 Hambledon Place London Southwark SE21 7EY

  Works to tree with a TCA: (T5) Box Elder (no. 11) Remove deadwood, crown reduce by 1m and crown thin by 10% - routine maintenance. Height from 3.5m to 2.5m. Crown spread from 2.5m to 1.5m

  27 May 2026 Trees