Planning application
26/AP/1626
Guinness Court Snowsfields London Southwark SE1 3SX
Proposal
Five Day Notification for tree works: T1: Cherry Tree (Prunus sp.) - Extensive structural defects associated with advanced decay and canker infection. Multiple large scaffold limbs display significant areas of exposed decayed wood arising from historic pruning wounds and progressive pathogen activity. Areas of necrotic bark tissue and associated dysfunction are evident throughout the crown structure, indicating a decline in the tree's physiological condition. Fell to ground level. Plant 1 x replacement Purple Plum minimum 12-14cm stem girth before March 2027.
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/1626
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Jun 2026
Received by Southwark
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17 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
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25 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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26/AP/0958 Awaiting decision
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26/AP/0417 Awaiting decision
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22/AP/4036 Granted
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26/AP/2282 Awaiting decision
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26/AP/2267 Awaiting decision
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26/AP/2245 Awaiting decision
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