59 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LF

Pending 26/AP/1039
Council
Date received
10 Apr 2026
Date validated
10 Apr 2026
Postcode
SE5 8LF

Description

Works to trees in a conservation area: Trees 1 & 2: Acer pseudoplatanus. These relatively young sycamore trees are most likely self-seeded. The proposal is to fell them and grind out the stumps before they become mature and create excessive shade in the garden. Tree 3: Prunus sp. This cherry tree has self-seeded hard against the fence. It is proposed to fell it and remove the stump so the fence can be replaced and a new border created. Tree 4: Taxus baccata. This yew tree was coppiced by the previous owner of the property (now deceased) without permission. The tree is within the footprint of a proposed house extension, so needs to be removed. Please refer to planning applicaton 25/AP/2822. Tree 5: Taxus baccata. This yew tree has one overly long branch which extends beyond the general profile of the tree. The proposal is to reduce the length of this branch to create a more regular shape. Tree 6: Taxus baccata. The proposal is to prune this tree by up to 30% to train the tree into a more regular shape. The four trees proposed for felling will be replaced with four new trees, which have been approved in principle with LBSouthwark.

Southwark
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#47 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Southwark is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #43 out of 292. 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, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #105 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #87 of 292
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #43 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #111 of 292
92%
Minor dwellings approved
263 decided (1-9 homes)
70%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
36 decided
1,589
Total decisions
137 refused in 2025