68 Woodwarde Road London Southwark SE22 8UL Data via plota.co.uk

26/AP/0867 - Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Works to a tree with a TCA: T3 Lawson Cypress - 7 meters tall, gently reshape the top by reducing the by up to 60cm in places. T2 Holly - 4 meters tall, gently reshape by reducing the upper stems by up to 30cm. T1 Strawberry tree - 3.5 meters tall, reduce lateral growth by 50cm back to suitable growth points, remove 1 larger inner stem growing towards the centre of the garden to manage spread, lift lower canopy using hand tools to maintain a neat, formal appearance and promote healthy regrowth. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Mar 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Approved
5 May 2026

Approved on 5 May 2026 · Delegated Panel - Trees · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Southwark
Application type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
SE22 8UL
Received
24 Mar 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Ward
Dulwich Village
Parish
Dulwich
Case officer
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Target decision
5 May 2026
Decision
Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Decision date
5 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Panel - Trees
Applicant
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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