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St James The Great Church Elm Grove London Southwark SE15 5DD

Granted Southwark 26/AP/2403

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Works to trees with a TCA:Works to tree with a TCA: T1 and T2 - Horse chestnut: Crown lift by up to 4m and lateral reduction by up to 2m to suitable growth points T3 - Hawthorn: Reduce back from 2m clearance from the building corner. T4 - Sycamore: Crown lift by up to 4m and lateral reduction by up to 2m to suitable growth points T5 - Fallen Leaning Elder: Remove to low stump as resting dangerously on the wall. T6 - Tall Cherry: Crown lift by up to 4m T7 - Horse Chestnut: Reduce overhang into car park, pruning back up to 3m.

As published by the council, reference 26/AP/2403

Application record

Reference
26/AP/2403
Status
Granted
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Received
11 Aug 2026
Validated
11 Aug 2026
Decided
14 Sep 2026
Ward
Rye Lane
Postcode
SE15 5DD

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Aug 2026

    Received by Southwark

  2. 14 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 14 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

  4. 14 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Granted

    Previously Under consideration/assessment.

What this grant of permission means

Southwark granted permission on 14 September 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 this record

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Southwark's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

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