41 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QS Data via plota.co.uk

26/AP/1147 - Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 - Medium Cherry tree which is not aesthetically attractive and looks like the ground level would have been significantly higher at one stage many years ago. Remove to ground level and grind stump. Replant with 8cm DBH Prunus Kanzan. T2 - Lilac multi stem, canopy is thinning in its old age and also is an odd shape. Section fell to ground level and grind stump. T3 - Coppice stool of a Hazel tree, section fell to ground level and grind stump. T4 - Multi stem Lilac which is very mature and has significant die back. Section fell to ground level and grind stump. Replant with 8cm DBH Magnolia Black Tulip. T5 - Medium Crab apple tree, section fell to ground level and grind stump. Replant with Laburnum Laburnocytisus. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
22 Apr 2026
Approved
13 May 2026

Approved on 13 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
SE15 4QS
Received
22 Apr 2026
Validated
22 Apr 2026
Ward
Rye Lane
Parish
Peckham And Nunhead
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
2 Jun 2026
Decision
Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Decision date
13 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Panel - Trees
Agent
Cut Above Tree Management Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Southwark
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#47 of 292 councils
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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%).

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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