Planning application
81 Calton Avenue London Southwark SE21 7DF
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 a tree in a conservation area: XL Weeping Willow tree. Main stem of Willow snapped out in the middle of the summer. Remaining tree needs to be reduced and reshaped as annotated in the photos attached. Consider having a prop to support lower lateral limb growing towards the house.
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/2694
Application record
- Reference
- 26/AP/2694
- Status
- Under consideration/assessment
- Received
- 11 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 14 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- SE21 7DF
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Sep 2026
Received by Southwark
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14 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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15 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 9 November 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
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About this record
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