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26/AP/1489

159 Herne Hill London Southwark SE24 9LR

Granted Southwark Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Proposal

Works to tree with a TCA: Wild cherry tree at rear garden of 159, Herne hill is now causing damage to window and propoerty at 161 Herne Hill. This would require 2 metre lateral reduction away from the properties, back to closet growth point and crown lift over parking bays to 3 metre above ground level.

As published by the council, reference 26/AP/1489

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 May 2026

    Received by Southwark

  2. 26 May 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 6 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

  4. 28 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What a grant of permission means

The process from here

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

About trees applications

How this application type works

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

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