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35 Dovercourt Road London Southwark SE22 8SS

Awaiting decision Southwark 26/AP/0891 Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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Proposal

Works to tree with a TCA: Tree ID 7488: A bay tree approximately 6m in height situated close to the house on the left-hand side. The specimin has become excessively vigorous for its location and has limited aesthetic value. Remove after ensuring there are no birds nesting. A replacement tree is to be planted in a convenient location of the rear garden and below are the three alternative species for consideration: Prunus Pandora (Small Pink flowering Cherry) Prunus Amanogawa (Flagpole Cherry) Malus toringo (Japanese Crab Apple)The new tree should be planted during the October 2026 and March 2027 planting season with a stem girth of between 10-12cm at 1m above ground level and at a minimum height of 2m.

As published by the council, reference 26/AP/0891

Application record

Reference
26/AP/0891
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Under consideration/assessment
Received
26 Mar 2026
Validated
28 Apr 2026
Ward
Dulwich Village
Parish
Dulwich
Postcode
SE22 8SS

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 25/AP/3509 Granted

    35 Dovercourt Road London Southwark SE22 8SS

    Tree ID 6876 Magnolia tree - Approximately 7m in height situated in front garden Crown height to be reduced by up to 2m following the trees natural crown shape and pruning to suitable growth point. Dead wood to be removed.

    Decided 5 Jan 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 26 Mar 2026

    Received by Southwark

  2. 28 Apr 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 23 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Southwark took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

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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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Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Southwark for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Southwark decided tree works applications in a median of 35 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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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  • 35 Dovercourt Road London Southwark SE22 8SS

    25/AP/3509 Submitted 2 Dec 2025 50 yards away

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    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 59 Dovercourt Road London Southwark SE22 8SS

    22/AP/0276 Submitted 2 Feb 2022 50 yards away

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  • 42 Beauval Road London Southwark SE22 8UQ

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    Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
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  • 8 Beauval Road London Southwark SE22 8UQ

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  • 40 Beauval Road London Southwark SE22 8UQ

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  • 40 Beauval Road London Southwark SE22 8UQ

    22/AP/2947 Submitted 22 Aug 2022 50 yards away

    Construction of a single storey rear and side infill extension.

    Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
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In Southwark

  • 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