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59 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LF

Granted Southwark 26/AP/1039 Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Relates to 25/AP/2822

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

Proposal

Works to trees in a conservation area: Trees 1 & 2: Acer pseudoplatanus small self-seeded. Fell and grind out the stumps before they become mature and create excessive shade in the garden. Tree 3: Prunus sp. Self-seeded hard against the fence. Fell and remove the stump so the fence can be replaced and a new border created. Tree 4: Taxus baccata. Previoulsy coppiced. The tree is within the footprint of a proposed house extension, so needs to be removed. Please refer to planning applicaton 25/AP/2822. Tree 5: Taxus baccata. This yew tree has one overly long branch which extends beyond the general profile of the tree. The proposal is to reduce the length of this branch to create a more regular shape. Tree 6: Taxus baccata. The proposal is to prune this tree by up to 30% to train the tree into a more regular shape. Plant four trees including Acer tataricum, Cercis siliquastrum, Crateagus x persimilis, Cornus mas, minimum 2.5m height.

As published by the council, reference 26/AP/1039

Application record

Reference
26/AP/1039
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Granted
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Received
10 Apr 2026
Validated
10 Apr 2026
Decided
13 May 2026
Ward
Champion Hill
Decision by
Delegated Panel - Trees
Postcode
SE5 8LF

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 5 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/AP/1035 Granted

    59 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LF

    Details of condition 4 required by planning permission ref no. 25/AP/2822 'Demolition of existing rear conservatory, construction of single storey rear extension, replacement of windows, alteration to front boundary wall and two rooflights to the east elevation and one on '

    Decided 14 May 2026 Conditions
  • 26/AP/0795 Granted

    59 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LF

    Details of Condition 3 'material samples' required by planning permission ref no. 25/AP/2822 'Demolition of existing rear conservatory, construction of single storey rear extension, replacement of windows, alteration to front boundary wall and two rooflights to the east elevation and one on the rear'.

    Decided 29 Apr 2026 Conditions
  • 25/AP/3028 Awaiting decision

    59 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LF

    Works to a tree in a conservation area: (T2) Elderberry Crown reduction by approx 30% and reshape - routine maintenance. Height from 4.0m to 2.8m Crown spread from 3.0m to 2.1m (T4) Leyland Cypress Section fell dead tree to ground level. Height 10.0m Crown spread 6.0m (T5) Leyland Cypress Section fell dead tree to ground level. Height 9.0m Crown spread 5.0m (T6) Leyland Cypress Section fell 80% dead tree to ground level. Height 9.0m Crown spread 5.0m (T7) Leyland Cypress Section fell 80% dead tree to ground level. Height 7.0m Crown spread 3.0m

    Submitted 17 Oct 2025 Trees
  • 25/AP/2822 Awaiting decision

    59 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LF

    Demolition of existing rear conservatory, construction of single storey rear extension, dormer extension on side roof slope, replacement of windows and alteration to front boundary wall.

    Submitted 1 Oct 2025 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Apr 2026

    Received by Southwark

  2. 13 May 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

  3. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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  • 25/AP/2822 Awaiting decision

    59 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LF

    Demolition of existing rear conservatory, construction of single storey rear extension, dormer extension on side roof slope, replacement of windows and alteration to front boundary wall.

    Submitted 1 Oct 2025 Householder

Who's behind it

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Ruth Treacher Garden Design Agent, a design practice

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12 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

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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  • 59 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LF

    25/AP/2822 Submitted 1 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~4 Dec

    Demolition of existing rear conservatory, construction of single storey rear extension, dormer extension on side roof slope, replacement of windows and alteration to front boundary wall.

    Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 17 docs
    Small domestic

  • 59 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LF

    26/AP/1035 Submitted 10 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Details of condition 4 required by planning permission ref no. 25/AP/2822 'Demolition of existing rear conservatory, construction of single storey rear extension, replacement of windows, alteration to front boundary wall and two rooflights to the east elevation and one on '

    Granted Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +2 14 docs
    Small domestic

  • 59 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LF

    26/AP/0795 Submitted 19 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Details of Condition 3 'material samples' required by planning permission ref no. 25/AP/2822 'Demolition of existing rear conservatory, construction of single storey rear extension, replacement of windows, alteration to front boundary wall and two rooflights to the east elevation and one on the rear'.

    Granted Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +2 6 docs
    Small domestic

  • 59 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LF

    25/AP/3028 Submitted 17 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    99% historically approved · decision due ~12 Dec

    Works to a tree in a conservation area: (T2) Elderberry Crown reduction by approx 30% and reshape - routine maintenance. Height from 4.0m to 2.8m Crown spread from 3.0m to 2.1m (T4) Leyland Cypress Section fell dead tree to ground level. Height 10.0m Crown spread 6.0m (T5) Leyland Cypress Section fell dead tree to ground level. Height 9.0m Crown spread 5.0m (T6) Leyland Cypress Section fell 80% dead tree to ground level. Height 9.0m Crown spread 5.0m (T7) Leyland Cypress Section fell 80% dead tree to ground level. Height 7.0m Crown spread 3.0m

    Awaiting decision Trees 19 docs

  • 60 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LF

    26/AP/0784 Submitted 18 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Refurbishment of the property including replacement of glazing with thermally efficient conservation windows templated after originals, construction of a single-storey rear extension, a loft extension, minor internal partition alterations, and removal of external soil vent pipes.

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 35 docs
    Small domestic

  • 60 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LF

    26/AP/0726 Submitted 10 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    2x Lime trees in the rear garden. Crown reduce to previous reduction points by up to 3m, retaining knuckles.

    Granted Trees 5 docs

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