Church Of St Thomas More 380 Lordship Lane London Southwark SE22 8ND Data via plota.co.uk

26/AP/1325 - Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area Withdrawn

Proposal

Amended Description: Replacements in line with Dulwich Estate Licence. Tree ID T1 Clear stem to 2.4m above ground level. Laterally reduce to 1m away from garage. Tree ID T3 Reduce back to previous pollard points as pollarding is now lapsed. Tree ID T4 Fell and treat with systemic herbicide (Eco-Plug). Tree ID T5 Pollard to previous pollard points to reduce pressure on decay point. Tree ID T10 Re-pollard at 4m due to decay and reduce adjacent tree T2 possibly T8 by 2m to compensate for loss of companion shelter. Tree ID G2 Re-pollard stem. Tree ID G4 Remove Bay Laurel. Tree ID T11 Fell to ground level and remove stump replant with same species in planting season following removal. Tree ID G5 Reduce Elder stem closest to the wall back to ground level. Tree ID T13 Create pollard structure. Reduce by 8m back to closest growth points. Tree ID T14 Remove deadwood over 50mm in diameter. Tree ID T15 Deadwood removal. Tree ID T12 Re-pollard. Tree ID G3 Remove. Tree ID G1 Remove 2 x dead stems. Tree ID T9 Re-pollard. Tree ID T7 Re-pollard. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 May 2026
Validated
8 May 2026
Withdrawn
16 Jun 2026

Withdrawn on 16 Jun 2026 · Delegated Panel - Trees · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Southwark
Application type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
SE22 8ND
Received
7 May 2026
Validated
8 May 2026
Ward
Dulwich Village
Parish
Dulwich
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
18 Jun 2026
Decision
Application Withdrawn
Decision date
16 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Panel - Trees

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%).

Faster than most councils
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