Flat 1 19 Lyndhurst Way London Southwark SE15 5AG

Under consideration/assessment 26/AP/1249
Council
Date received
30 Apr 2026
Date validated
30 Apr 2026
Postcode
SE15 5AG

Description

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.

7/10
Planning Authority Score
#48 of 282

Southwark is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #68 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Southwark decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #104 of 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #85 of 282
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #68 of 282
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #107 of 282
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