97 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LE Data via plota.co.uk

26/AP/1436 - Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Works to tree in a conservation area: T1 - Large Ash tree at rear of garden. Tree has historically had a large limb snap from historic pollard point, which have been identified as being hollow and not structurally sound to be able to hold significant weight of the current growth. Also the neighbours Ash tree in the land to the rear has been pollarded and now the canopy is exposed to additional wind stress. Pollard to historic points. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
19 May 2026
Validated
20 May 2026
Approved
17 Jun 2026

Approved on 17 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
SE5 8LE
Received
19 May 2026
Validated
20 May 2026
Ward
Champion Hill
Case officer
Show
Target decision
30 Jun 2026
Decision
Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Decision date
17 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Panel - Trees
Applicant
Show
Agent
Cut Above Tree Management Ltd

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