32 Sutherland Square London Southwark SE17 3EQ Data via plota.co.uk

26/AP/0759 - Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Works to a tree with a TCA: T1- Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) located in the rear garden of 32 Sutherland Square, adjacent to the rear boundary wall. Description of proposed works: Removal of one Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore).The tree is leaning toward the rear boundary wall which separates the garden from a public footpath and highway. The base of the trunk shows cracking and dieback and there are roots protruding from the ground on the leaning side. Evidence of structural damage to the boundary wall is present, including a vertical crack in the brickwork that continues into the public highway. An arboricultural assessment by Earthcraft Ltd recommends removal due to the tree condition, lean and the risk of further structural damage to the boundary wall and potential safety risk to pedestrians and property. Replacement planting is proposed with two native trees: Betula pendula (Silver Birch) and Acer campestre (Field Maple), to enhance local ecology and maintain canopy cover. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Mar 2026
Validated
17 Mar 2026
Approved
20 Apr 2026

Approved on 20 Apr 2026 · Delegated Panel - Trees · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Southwark
Application type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
SE17 3EQ
Received
16 Mar 2026
Validated
17 Mar 2026
Ward
Newington
Parish
Borough, Bankside And Walworth
Case officer
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Target decision
27 Apr 2026
Decision
Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Decision date
20 Apr 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
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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