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26/AP/1601 - Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Works to tree with a TCA: Tree T1: Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae). Current Condition: T1 is approximately 10m tall and is situated in a slightly raised border adjacent to a 1.7m tall boundary wall. The tree exhibits heavy asymmetrical crown growth. Reason for Removal: A west-facing limb of T1 is currently resting directly on top of the boundary wall, propping up the tree?s main stem. Because the tree is unable to support its own weight without this limb, and the direct contact is impacting the structural integrity of the wall, removal is the recommended management action. Direct Structural Impact: The tree is situated in a slightly raised border immediately adjacent to a 1.7m tall boundary wall. A substantial west-facing limb is currently resting directly on top of this wall, which is effectively propping up the tree's main stem. This direct physical contact poses an ongoing risk of structural displacement to the wall. Structural Instability: T1 exhibits heavy asymmetrical stem and crown growth. Arboricultural assessment indicates that the tree is unable to support its own weight independently; therefore, if the supporting limb were pruned or removed to clear the wall, the remaining tree would be fundamentally unstable. Management Limitations: Observations at the base of the tree noted evidence of excavation and dense green waste/ivy, which further inhibits the ability to safely manage the tree through alternative means without compromising the wall or the tree's stability… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
4 Jun 2026
Validated
5 Jun 2026
Approved
2 Jul 2026

Approved on 2 Jul 2026 · Delegated Panel - Trees · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Southwark
Application type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
SE17 3EE
Received
4 Jun 2026
Validated
5 Jun 2026
Ward
Newington
Parish
Borough, Bankside And Walworth
Case officer
Show
Target decision
16 Jul 2026
Decision
Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Decision date
2 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Panel - Trees
Applicant
Show
Agent
Indigo Surveys Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Southwark
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#64 of 296 councils
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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%).

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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