Elm Lawn Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7EW Data via plota.co.uk

26/AP/2245 - Tree works 5 day notification Approved

Proposal

5 DAY NOTIFICATION T3. Ash Tree. 18 metres in height. 4 metres in width. Fell to ground level using a 21 metre MEWP. Tree is in very poor health and at risk of brittle fracture. Situated in the rear garden. Mewp is required as the tree is too dangerous to climb. Duty to replant. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Jul 2026
Approved
30 Jul 2026

Approved on 30 Jul 2026 · Delegated Panel - Trees · Last checked 2 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Southwark
Application type
Tree works 5 day notification
Postcode
SE21 7EW
Received
29 Jul 2026
Validated
29 Jul 2026
Ward
Dulwich Village
Parish
Dulwich
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Aug 2026
Decision
Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Decision date
30 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Panel - Trees
Agent
Tree Surgeons

Public comments

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Last counted 2 Aug 2026

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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:
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