Planning application
180B Grosvenor Terrace London Southwark SE5 0NL
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) approx. 9m. Reduce the crown by up to 3.5 metres (from approximately 9m to 5.5m), cutting back to suitable growth points beyond previous pruning points. The reduction will aim to decrease canopy size and loading while maintaining a balanced crown structure. To maintain the trees at the same extent at those dimensions every 2-3 years, for a period not exceeding 6 years (after which a new application will be made).
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/0980
Application record
- Reference
- 26/AP/0980
- Type
- Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
- Status
- Granted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
- Received
- 2 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 7 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 13 May 2026
- Ward
- Camberwell Green
- Decision by
- Delegated Panel - Trees
- Postcode
- SE5 0NL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Apr 2026
Received by Southwark
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7 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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13 May 2026
Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
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10 Aug 2026
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Tree Surgeons In South London LTD Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in London
Active · incorporated 2024 · London
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Southwark granted permission on 13 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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