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16 De Crespigny Park London Southwark SE5 8AF

Granted Southwark 26/AP/0882 Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

NBR.1 Tilia x europaea Common Lime Dead and dying. Fell to ground level and ecoplug to inhibit regrowth. Plant 1x Tilia cordata minimum 12-14cm stem girth November 2026. 471 Sorbus aucuparia Rowan Deadwood Fell to ground level. Inappropriate replanting location. 426 Robinia pseudoacacia Robinia Deadwood. 1-1.5m canopy reduction. Cut out and remove tree grille. Fill voids with gravel. 427 Robinia pseudoacacia Robinia Deadwood. Cut out and remove tree grille. Fill voids with gravel. 962 Tilia x europaea Common Lime 2m canopy reduction. Deadwood 2m reduction of lateral branches, retaining the tree height in place of the canopy reduction 428 Tilia cordata Small leafed Lime Repollard to previous points Trim/canopy lift off footpath 472 Acer platanoides Norway Maple Deadwood. Cut back off streetlamp to provide 2m clearance. 413 Acer pseudoplatanus Sycamore 2-3m canopy reduction. Deadwood and full aerial inspection to determine need for reduction 415 Fraxinus excelsior Ash Deadwood 430 Tilia x europaea Common Lime 3m canopy reduction. Clear crossed branches. 411 Juglans regia Walnut 2m canopy reduction of the western canopy only 429 Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Tree Cut back off building to provide 2m clearance. Cut out and remove tree grille. Back void with gravel. Raise lower canopy to 4m over seating area. 401 Acer pseudoplatanus Sycamore Cut back off street lamp to provide 2m clearance. 405 Betula pendula Silver Birch Cut back off street lamp to provide 1-2m clearance. N.6 Tilia tomentosa Silver Lime Cut back off building to provide 2m clearance 425 Betula pendula Silver Cut back off security camera to provide 1-2m clearance from it.

As published by the council, reference 26/AP/0882

Application record

Reference
26/AP/0882
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Granted
Decision
Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Received
25 Mar 2026
Validated
26 Mar 2026
Decided
18 May 2026
Ward
St Giles
Decision by
Delegated Panel - Trees
Postcode
SE5 8AF

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 3 applications since 2022: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 23/AP/2148 Granted

    16 De Crespigny Park London Southwark SE5 8AF

    T1 LimePrune to clear roof allowing approx 1.5m clearance. Remove deadwood. Remove basal & epi to crown break. Lift remainder to 5mLocated front of Child SiteReduce from building to reduce conflict with building & reduce pests entering roofRemove Basal, Epi growth & lift lower crown to 5m giving more light & vision Reduce conflict with large vehicles entering driveT2 SycamoreReduce low extended limb over drive to bollards by reduction of approx 2.5m of branch length. Remove deadwood. Remove basal & epi growthLocated right hand side of CNS driveway on front boundaryReduce extended limb over drive to reduce branch end weight & conflict with large vehiclesRemove Basal & Epi growth giving better vision T3 Tulip TreeLift to 3mLocated front of IPPN building to left hand sideLift lower crown to 3m to reduce conflict with public footpathT4 & T5 AcaciaRemove basal & epi growth. Lift to 3m. Remove deadwoodLocated left & right hand side of IPPN building ? Left & right hand side of driveLift lower crown to 3m to reduce conflict with public footpathRemoval of Basal & Epi growth giving better vision T6 LimeRemove basal & epi growth to crown break.Located rear of SGDP building to side of driveRemove Basal & Epicormic growth giving better vision and lightT7 LimeLift to 2.5 metresLocated on grass to side of Ortus buildingLift lower crown to 2.5m giving access along grass area for grass maintenance & pedestrian accessT8 SycamoreTidy damaged branches. Lift over drive to 4mPart of group located rear of SGDP building (currently building site)Tidy branches damaged by construction vehiclesLift lower crown to 4m to reduce risk of further damageG9 Mixed ShrubsTrim round to tidy. Clear from path & buildingLocated side of SGDP buildingGeneral maintenance to enhance aesthetics & reduce conflict with buildingG10 Birch, Walnut, Cedar, Plane and SycamoreLift to 2.5m. Remove basal & epi growthLocated side of SGDP buildingRemoval of epi growth &...

    Decided 28 Aug 2023 Trees
  • 22/AP/2412 Granted

    16 De Crespigny Park London Southwark SE5 8AF

    Walkway - LHS of 1-4 Windsor WalkG1 - Row of ContoneasterReduce to a height of approximately 2m from ground level. Selective pruning of young growth to shape.T2 - Tree of HeavenFell to ground level and poison.T3 - MagnoliaReduce all branches by up to 1-1.5m. Lift to 1.8m. Remove branches touching fence. Remove basal growth.H4 - Yew&Bay HedgeTrim top of Yew to tidy & reduce height of Bay to match. Trim face & ends as hard as possible retaining healthy growth. Clear around sign.T5 - SycamoreRemove basal and epicormic growth.Rear of BuildingH6 - Leylandii HedgeReduce height by approximately 1.5m. Trim all round as hard as possible retaining healthy growth.G7 - 2x Sycamore & ElderberryReduce back from building to allow approximately 3m clearance on whole tree height. Remove epicormic growth. Fell and poison 1x Elderberry.G8 - Mixed trees and shrubsFell to ground level or prune back to allow approximately 1.5m clearance from rear elevations of the building. Fell to ground level 1x leaning Mimosa.

    Decided 17 Aug 2022 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 Mar 2026

    Received by Southwark

  2. 26 Mar 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 18 May 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

  4. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Agent on file, registered in Caterham

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8 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Southwark granted permission on 18 May 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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    22/AP/1849 Submitted 27 May 2022 52m away

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  • 16 De Crespigny Park London Southwark SE5 8AF

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