12 Highshore Road London Southwark SE15 5AA Data via plota.co.uk

26/AP/1367 - Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Olive (T1) - Crown reduce. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m and lateral spread by 2m from 7m to 5m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Laurel (T2) - Crown Reduce height by 2m from 7m to 5m and lateral spread by 2m from 7m to 5m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Bay (T3) - Crown Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m and lateral spread by 1m from 6m to 5m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Bay (T4) - crown reduce Tree of approximately 9m in height. No reduction of height and reduce lateral spread by 2m from 7m to 5m on western compass points Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for the owner and the neighbours. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 May 2026
Validated
13 May 2026
Approved
15 Jun 2026

Approved on 15 Jun 2026 · Delegated Panel - Trees · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Southwark
Application type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
SE15 5AA
Received
12 May 2026
Validated
13 May 2026
Ward
Rye Lane
Parish
Peckham And Nunhead
Case officer
Show
Target decision
23 Jun 2026
Decision
Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Decision date
15 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Panel - Trees
Applicant
Show
Agent
Amber Tree Care

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Southwark
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#64 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Southwark is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #54 out of 296. 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, 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%
Minor dwellings approved
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