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26/AP/1901 - Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 Cherry tree (located on the rear right-hand corner of the rear garden) Reduce and shape by approx. 2 - 3m, remove sucker growth on main trunks. T3 London Plane tree (located on the rear left-hand corner of the rear garden) Crown lift by up to 3.5m and lateral reduction by up to 1m, Height and form to be retained. T7 Fig tree (located on the left of the rear garden) Crown reduce by up to 2m to suitable growth points. Group of parasol Fig. Reduce to attain form as necessary. To maintain the trees at the same extent at those dimensions every 2-3 years, for a period not exceeding 6 years (after which a new application will be made). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 Jul 2026
Approved
4 Aug 2026

Approved on 4 Aug 2026 · Delegated Panel - Trees · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Southwark
Application type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
SE1 9EQ
Received
1 Jul 2026
Validated
1 Jul 2026
Ward
Borough & Bankside
Parish
Borough, Bankside And Walworth
Case officer
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Target decision
11 Aug 2026
Decision
Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Decision date
4 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Panel - Trees
Applicant
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Agent
Roffey and Wootton Trees

Public comments

2comments received
2 supporting

8 neighbours consulted · Last counted 6 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:
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