16 Great Spilmans London Southwark SE22 8SZ Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Works to trees in a consrvation area: Mature Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera) approximately 8m in height. :Lateral Branch Reduction: Prune back the overhanging lateral branches extending over the applicant?s boundary line to the property boundary. All cuts will be made back to suitable, viable growth points to ensure the health of the tree is maintained. Selective Canopy Thinning (Applicant's Side Only): Selectively thin the dense overhanging canopy by a maximum of 15-20% on the applicant's side, focusing on the removal of deadwood, crossing branches, and congested foliage to improve light penetration. Constraint: No works will be carried out beyond the boundary line into the neighbouring property, and the overall height/natural form of the tree will not be altered. Reasons for Works:The mature tree heavily overhangs the applicant's garden, causing severe overshading and low clearance over the patio area. One of the branches has started to hang very low, either under weight of fruit and/or since heavy rainfall. The neighbouring property is currently vacant, however i have notified the owner via an email provided from the Great Spilman's estate group. This application is submitted to legally prune back the encroaching growth to the boundary line, alleviating the nuisance and restoring light while strictly preserving the tree's health and structural integrity. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 12 Aug 2026 · Delegated Panel - Trees · Last checked 12 Aug 2026
Documents 6
Statements & assessments 1
Plans & drawings 1
Application forms 1
Site constraints 4
Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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Important details
- Council
- Southwark
- Application type
- Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
- Postcode
- SE22 8SZ
- Received
- 7 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 8 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Dulwich Village
- Parish
- Dulwich
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 18 Aug 2026
- Decision
- Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
- Decision date
- 12 Aug 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Panel - Trees
- Applicant
- Show
How this decision compares
Decided in 35 days from validation, about the council's usual 33 days. Approved, as 99% of tree and landscaping works here are.
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Last counted 12 Aug 2026
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- Env. assessment
- No
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