Planning application
Flat 1 28 The Gardens London Southwark SE22 9QE
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Works to tree with a TCA: T1- 12m Willow in rear garden of 28 The gardens, requires 30% reduction (1.5m) to allow light ingress to property and to provide clear line of sight.
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/2560
Application record
- Reference
- 26/AP/2560
- Status
- Under consideration/assessment
- Received
- 28 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 28 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- SE22 9QE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Aug 2026
Received by Southwark
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28 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 23 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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What happens while it is decided
The process from here
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