Planning application
81 Court Lane London Southwark SE21 7EF
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Works to a tree with a TCA: T1 - Large Magnolia tree in front garden. Cracks have been identified below the lounge window and the front elevation. Section fell to ground level and poison stump.
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/0661
Application record
- Reference
- 26/AP/0661
- Type
- Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
- Status
- TPO made
- Decision
- Tree Works/Conservation Area - TPO MADE
- Received
- 5 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 5 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 15 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Dulwich Village
- Parish
- Dulwich
- Decision by
- Delegated Panel - Trees
- Postcode
- SE21 7EF
Site history
Applications at this address on the Southwark register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026.
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26/AP/2927 Awaiting decision
81 Court Lane London Southwark SE21 7EF
Works to tree with a TPO: T1 - Large Magnolia tree in front garden. reduce by up to 2m in any aspect. Tree Height from 6.5m to 4.5m. Spread from 6m to 4m. Retain as those dimensions, annually, for a period not exceeding 6 years.
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26/AP/2309 Awaiting decision
81 Court Lane London Southwark SE21 7EF
Magnolia (T7) - fell and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved) to combat subsidence damage to 81 Court Lane, Dulwich Village, London, SE21 7EF
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Mar 2026
Received by Southwark
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15 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - TPO MADE
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10 Aug 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Cut Above Tree Management Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in London
Active · incorporated 2007 · London
152 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils · 100% granted
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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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Awaiting decision -
81 Court Lane London Southwark SE21 7EF
95% historically approved · decision due ~1 Dec
Works to tree with a TPO: T1 - Large Magnolia tree in front garden. reduce by up to 2m in any aspect. Tree Height from 6.5m to 4.5m. Spread from 6m to 4m. Retain as those dimensions, annually, for a period not exceeding 6 years.
Awaiting decision Trees -
61 Court Lane London Southwark SE21 7EF
T1 Bay Laurel: Re-pollard a mature Bay Laurel in the rear garden from 6.8m to 5m above ground level, reducing back to previous reduction points to retain the established pollard form and maintain proportion within the garden under a cyclical management licence issued by the Dulwich Estate. T2 Holly: Crown reduce and reshape a Holly tree in the front garden from 5m to 4m in height (in line with the adjacent lamp column) and reduce the side canopy by up to 0.5m back to the closest growth points to achieve an ovoid crown form and maintain proportion with its surroundings. T3 Lawson Cypress (Chilworth Silver): Fell a 3.5m high Lawson Cypress in the front garden to ground level, with stump grinding, to remove a declining specimen and facilitate replacement planting with a native pollinator species.
Granted Trees -
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26/AP/2635 Awaiting decision
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26/AP/2625 Awaiting decision
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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.
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26/AP/2602 Awaiting decision
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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.
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Naismith House 175 Tower Bridge Road London Southwark SE1 2AH
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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.