Flat 1 19 Lyndhurst Way London Southwark SE15 5AG Data via plota.co.uk

26/AP/1249 - Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Works to tree with a TCA: T1 - Cherry Tree. 12 metres in height. 15 metres in width. Reduce all round by 3 metres, leaving the tree 9 metres in height, and 12 metres in width. Tree is overhanging into neighbours garden, needs to be reduced as too big for its space. Situated in the rear garden. T2 - Cherry Tree. 9 metres in height. 6 metres in width. Reduce by 2.5 metres all round leaving the tree 6.5 metres in height and 3.5 metres in width. Tree is very overgrown, touching the house and blocking windows /sunlight. (touching house). Situated in the rear garden. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Apr 2026
Approved
18 May 2026

Approved on 18 May 2026 · Delegated Panel - Trees · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Southwark
Application type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
SE15 5AG
Received
30 Apr 2026
Validated
30 Apr 2026
Ward
Rye Lane
Parish
Peckham And Nunhead
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
10 Jun 2026
Decision
Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Decision date
18 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Panel - Trees
Agent
Acacia Tree Surgeons Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Southwark
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#47 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
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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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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