Flat A 73 Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RJ

Under consideration/assessment 26/AP/1341
Council
Date received
11 May 2026
Date validated
14 May 2026
Postcode
SE22 8RJ

Description

Works to a tree with a TPO: 231 6 mature common limes around the perimeter of the property. (TPO number 231) To re pollard the crown of each tree, cutting back to the most recent pruning points. To remove arisings from site

Southwark
Planning Authority Score
7.2/10
Good
#46 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Southwark is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #43 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #43 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