Damson House 17A Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LH Data via plota.co.uk

26/AP/1868 Approved

Proposal

Works to trees in a conservation area: Holm Oak - Lift crown to approximately 5m to improve sight lines down garden. Ash - Remove deadwood of up to 50mm. - Crown lift by up to 5m and shape, retaining height. 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
29 Jun 2026
Approved
23 Jul 2026

Approved on 23 Jul 2026 · Last checked 29 Jul 2026

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