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144 Burbage Road London Southwark SE21 7AG

Awaiting decision Southwark 26/AP/2827

Works: Trees

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Proposal

Works to tree with a TCA: To maintain the tree's shape and size. Tree ID 7034 A Corkscrew Willow tree approximately 7m in height, situated on the near left-hand side of the rear garden. The tree requires pruning. Tree ID 8445 A Tibetan Cherry tree approximately 5m in height, situated on the mid left- hand side of the rear garden. Tree ID 8446 A Silver Wattle tree approximately 5.5m in height, situated in the far left-hand corner of the rear garden. The tree is growing rapidly at an angle into the adjacent Magnolia. Description of Approved Works Tree ID 6995 Reduce back to previous pruning points. Tree ID 7033 Reduce the longest outer growths by up to 1m, retaining a natural shape and avoiding an overly hard or 'chopped' appearance. Tree ID 7034 Prune back all over to previous pruning points. Tree ID 8445 Remove dead wood and trim this year's growth, reducing up to 30cm as required. Tree ID 8446 Remove. Details of Replacement Required None. A replacement tree is not required as the garden is well stocked with trees.

As published by the council, reference 26/AP/2827

Application record

Reference
26/AP/2827
Status
Under consideration/assessment
Received
24 Sep 2026
Validated
25 Sep 2026
Postcode
SE21 7AG

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Sep 2026

    Received by Southwark

  2. 25 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 25 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 20 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Southwark took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

What happens while it is decided

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