59 Alleyn Road London Southwark SE21 8AD Data via plota.co.uk

26/AP/1558 - Works to a Tree with a TPO Approved

Proposal

ID 7787 Yew tree 4m in height - Fell to ground level and replace with an 8-10cm girth Magnolia denudate (Yellow River) ID 7788 Lawson Cypress 9.6m in height - Reduce growth on side of the canopy up to 30cm to create a uniform shape (height not to be reduced) ID 7789 Yew tree 5.2m in height - Reduction by up to 50cm to create continuation of shape from faced/trimmed lower canopy Reasons: Yew 7787 is a poor specimen and un sightly, Lawson Cypress and other Yew general maintenance to control development. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 Jun 2026
Approved
6 Jul 2026

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

Important details

Council
Southwark
Application type
Works to a Tree with a TPO
Postcode
SE21 8AD
Received
1 Jun 2026
Validated
1 Jun 2026
Ward
Dulwich Wood
Parish
Dulwich
Case officer
Show
Target decision
26 Jul 2026
Decision
Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED
Decision date
6 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Panel - Trees
Applicant
Show
Agent
A.N. Rowland Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Southwark
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#64 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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