180B Grosvenor Terrace London Southwark SE5 0NL Data via plota.co.uk

26/AP/0980 - Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) approx. 9m. Reduce the crown by up to 3.5 metres (from approximately 9m to 5.5m), cutting back to suitable growth points beyond previous pruning points. The reduction will aim to decrease canopy size and loading while maintaining a balanced crown structure. To maintain the trees at the same extent at those dimensions every 2-3 years, for a period not exceeding 6 years (after which a new application will be made). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Apr 2026
Validated
7 Apr 2026
Approved
13 May 2026

Approved on 13 May 2026 · Delegated Panel - Trees · Last checked 19 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Southwark
Application type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
SE5 0NL
Received
2 Apr 2026
Validated
7 Apr 2026
Ward
Camberwell Green
Case officer
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Target decision
18 May 2026
Decision
Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Decision date
13 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Panel - Trees
Applicant
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Agent
Tree Surgeons in South London

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Southwark
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#64 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Southwark is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #54 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Southwark decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #93 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #92 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #54 of 296
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #122 of 296
92%
Minor dwellings approved
259 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
38 decided
1,622
Total decisions
132 refused in the year to March 2026