Dulwich Wood House 39 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6RS

This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/AP/1307 Granted

  Dulwich Wood House 39 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6RS

  Five-day notification for tree works within a conservation area, including the felling of dead and dangerous trees. Species: T2 Cypress (Structurally stable, but poor form and dead wood throughout the crown.) Reason for Works: Major dead branches. Species: S3. Laurel Reason for Works: Partial dead: Reduce to sound wood and shape as necessary Species: T4. Pear Tree Location: Reason for Works: Unstable in the ground, with major decay throughout the main trunk. Fell and grind out the stump. Relocate the bird box. Species: T5 Dead Tree (Dead) Reason for Works: Dead. Fell to ground level. Species: T6 Cypress (Uprooted/Leaning) Reason for Works: Tree leaning and uprooted. Reduce by 6m to stabilise. Species: G8 Holly/Cherry (Dead) Reason for Works: Dead. Fell to ground level. DUTY TO REPLANT

  Decided 8 May 2026 Trees
• 21/AP/3553 Granted

  Dulwich Wood House 39 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6RS

  Demolition of existing toilet block in garden and construction of new garden bar with ancillary storage space and remote plant unit.

  Decided 8 Jun 2022 Full applications

1. 11 May 2026

   Received by Southwark

2. 13 May 2026

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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.

• Dulwich Wood House 39 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6RS

  26/AP/1307 Submitted 6 May 2026 50 yards away

  Five-day notification for tree works within a conservation area, including the felling of dead and dangerous trees. Species: T2 Cypress (Structurally stable, but poor form and dead wood throughout the crown.) Reason for Works: Major dead branches. Species: S3. Laurel Reason for Works: Partial dead: Reduce to sound wood and shape as necessary Species: T4. Pear Tree Location: Reason for Works: Unstable in the ground, with major decay throughout the main trunk. Fell and grind out the stump. Relocate the bird box. Species: T5 Dead Tree (Dead) Reason for Works: Dead. Fell to ground level. Species: T6 Cypress (Uprooted/Leaning) Reason for Works: Tree leaning and uprooted. Reduce by 6m to stabilise. Species: G8 Holly/Cherry (Dead) Reason for Works: Dead. Fell to ground level. DUTY TO REPLANT

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Dulwich Wood House 39 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6RS

  21/AP/3553 Submitted 11 Oct 2021 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing toilet block in garden and construction of new garden bar with ancillary storage space and remote plant unit.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 15 docs

• Beltwood 41 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6TH

  22/AP/2969 Submitted 24 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  Works to TPO trees: T0880 Ash tree: replace and remove. Conditional replacement: Standard Beech (Fagus sylvatica) 14-16cm girth adjacent to, or in the same location as T0880.T0770 Cedar tree: reduction and thin of end shoots to lift off dead branch.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6SH

  25/AP/2401 Submitted 21 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

  1029 Scots Pine - Fell to ground level 6095 Tree of Heaven - Fell and treat to avoid sucker regen 3463 English Elm - Fell to safe height within undergrowth 4795 Common Holly - Fell to ground level and treat with systemic herbicide (eco plugs)

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• Outside 3 Crescent Wood Road London Southwark

  22/AP/1305 Submitted 11 Apr 2022 50 yards away

  T1: Sycamore: Prune fractured stem. remove damaged limb over entrance.T2 and T3 plane and oak tree remove dead wood to abate hazard.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Dulwich Woods SE21

  21/AP/3312 Submitted 8 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  G1 - 2x Aspen - Lateral crown reduction and lift to suitable growth points to provide a 1.5-2m clearance away from and above the roof, retaining overall height and form.T1- Lime - Lateral crown reduction and lift to suitable growth points to provide a 1.5-2m clearance away from 1 Crescent Wood Road, retaining overall height and form.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 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
• 26/AP/2041 Granted

  133 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6LW

  T1 Lime - Crown thinning by 10% and removal of all deadwood (>25mm) of a mature Lime (20m in height) in the rear garden T2 Holly - Reduction in height by 1m from 7m to 6m, lateral reduction by 1m on all compass points, and crown lifting to 3m above the public highway of a Holly on the pavement boundary

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/AP/2022 Granted

  18 Village Way London Southwark SE21 7AN

  Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: The works are part of a regular maintenance program to retain the trees at a suitable size for their location, encourage well balanced crowns for future years and an even distribution of growth throughout the crown Rear Garden T1 Acacia: Remove 2 lowest limbs back to stem Liftto 3m and deadwood T2 Silver Birch: Remove lower branches back to stem Lift to 3m and any crossing branches T3 Eucalpytus: Reduce top by up to 2 metres T4 Pyracantha: Cut back longer laterals by 1.5 metres to form a more compact crown Poplar: remove 1 limb back to stem on the Poplar T5 & T6 Conifers: Cut back Conifer by 1.5 metres T7 Conifer: Fell Conifer Laurel: cut back Laurel to the fence line T8 Birch: Remove lower limbs Lift to 3m back to stem to make tree more upright T9 Purple Leaf Plum: Crown reduction by up to 2 metres of branch length T10 Birch: Remove lower limbs Liftto 3m back to stem to make tree more upright

  Received 10 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/AP/2063 Granted

  114 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8BJ

  (T2) Laurel. Hedge cut and reshape - routine maintenance. Height from 2.5m to 2.2m. Crown spread from 1.5m to 1.2m. (T3) Privet. Hedge cut and reshape - routine maintenance. Height from 2.5m to 2.2m.Crown spread from 1.5m to 1.2m (T4) Plum. Reduce weight on long, lateral branch, as per photo - routine maintenance.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees