296 Southampton Way London Southwark SE5 7HQ Data via plota.co.uk

26/AP/0520 - Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 Lime - Thin Crown 20%. Clear crown of adjacent Rowan by 2m. Retaining height and form. T2 Lime - Thin Crown 20%. Retaining height and form. T5 Magnolia Grandiflora - Cut back to clear property line by 1m. Retaining height and form. T6 Magnolia Grandiflora - Clear lamp column by 1m. Retaining height and form. Routine maintenance to provide light to surrounding gardens and for the health and safety of the trees. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Feb 2026
Validated
23 Feb 2026
Approved
11 Mar 2026

Approved on 11 Mar 2026 · Delegated Panel - Trees · Last checked 27 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Southwark
Application type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
SE5 7HQ
Received
20 Feb 2026
Validated
23 Feb 2026
Ward
St Giles
Case officer
Show
Target decision
5 Apr 2026
Decision
Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Decision date
11 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Panel - Trees
Applicant
Show
Agent
Arbortech Tree Services

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
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