Planning application
102 Red Post Hill London Southwark SE24 9PW
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1. Eucalyptus Tree - Approximately 9.3 metres in height. Fell tree to ground level and treat with systemic herbicide (eco plugs) Tree is overgrown and situated to close to the property. The tree is close to the property with a stem lean within 2.5 metres of the property. Situated in the rear garden. T2. Goat Willow Tree - Approximately 9 metres in height. Reduce by 3 metres to retain a screening but give a tidy finish, leaving the tree 6 metres in height. Tree is overgorwn. Situated in the rear garden. T3. Eucalyptus Tree - Approximately 9.3 metres in height. Reduce by 3.5 metres, leaving the tree 5.8 metres in height back to closest growth points and reshape remaining crown to tidy. Situated in the rear garden.
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/0507
Application record
- Reference
- 26/AP/0507
- Type
- Works to a Tree with a TPO
- Status
- Granted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED
- Received
- 19 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 20 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 15 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Dulwich Village
- Parish
- Dulwich
- Decision by
- Delegated Panel - Trees
- Postcode
- SE24 9PW
Site history
Applications at this address on the Southwark register
This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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21/AP/3915 Granted
102 Red Post Hill London Southwark SE24 9PW
T1 Goat Willow, repollard to previous points of reduction. Currently estimated height of 7m, spread of 5m, estimated height of 4m, spread of 3m after reduction.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Feb 2026
Received by Southwark
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20 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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15 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Who's behind it
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Acacia Tree Surgeons Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Westerham
Active · incorporated 2011 · Westerham
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Southwark granted permission on 15 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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