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5 Alma Grove London Southwark SE1 5PY

Granted Southwark 26/AP/2420

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Works to tree with a TCA: T1 & T2 Large prunus trees in rear garden (left hand boundary) - Reduce height of both by approx. 1 third. Thin internal growth and remove major dead wood and any crossing/rubbing branches T3 Black maple on left hand side next to prunus tree - Reduce height by approx. 1-2m T4 Yucca tree - Reduce by 1 third. Ensure no growth overhangs neighbour's garden Justifications - Trees have not been maintained for years and have blocked garden of all light. Routine maintenance

As published by the council, reference 26/AP/2420

Application record

Reference
26/AP/2420
Status
Granted
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Received
12 Aug 2026
Validated
13 Aug 2026
Decided
7 Sep 2026
Postcode
SE1 5PY

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 12 Aug 2026

    Received by Southwark

  2. 13 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 14 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 19 Aug 2026

    Status changed to Awaiting decision

    Previously Under consideration/assessment.

  5. 7 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

  6. 10 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Granted

    Previously Awaiting decision.

What this grant of permission means

Southwark granted permission on 7 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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