Dulwich Estate Village Orchard 20 Gallery Road London Southwark SE21 7AE Data via plota.co.uk

26/AP/1120 - Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Part Retrospective Works consist of crown lifting of predominantly Holm oak, and some Holly to 2m above ground level, to provide visibility. Some multi stem hollies with stems less than 75mm in diameter have been recoppiced and will be managed as coppice stools. Removal of T7684 Holm Oak with DBH of 29cm. Very poor form, due to suppression from adjacent trees. position of T7684 indicated in embedded image. No replacement proposed due to 4 additional trees having just been planted on site and aspiration for thinning, Additionally, area has had removal of Common Snow Berry, and both Japanese and Cherry Laurel. Thinning for improvement to surrounding retained trees as well as to abate issues surrounding public safety. Cleared shrubs to be replaced with low level cover. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Apr 2026
Validated
17 Apr 2026
Approved
21 May 2026

Approved on 21 May 2026 · Delegated Panel - Trees · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Southwark
Application type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
SE21 7AE
Received
16 Apr 2026
Validated
17 Apr 2026
Ward
Dulwich Village
Parish
Dulwich
Case officer
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Target decision
28 May 2026
Decision
Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Decision date
21 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Panel - Trees
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Southwark
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#64 of 296 councils
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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%
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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