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26/AP/0673 - Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Works to tree with a TCA: T1 - Golden Robinia Tree. 15 metres in height. The tree has decay present at the base of the tree. Fell to ground level. Situated in the rear right hand side of rear garden. A replacement tree should be planted in a convenient location of the rear garden and below are the three alternative species for consideration:Robinia pseudoacacia Frisia (Golden Robinia) Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree) Koelreuteria paniculata Fastigiata (upright form of Pride of India)The new tree should ideally be planted during the November 2025 and March 2026 planting season with a stem girth of between 10-14cm at 1m above ground level and at a minimum height of 3m… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
6 Mar 2026
Validated
9 Mar 2026
Approved
15 Apr 2026

Approved on 15 Apr 2026 · Delegated Panel - Trees · Last checked 28 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Southwark
Application type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
SE21 7HR
Received
6 Mar 2026
Validated
9 Mar 2026
Ward
Dulwich Wood
Parish
Dulwich
Case officer
Show
Target decision
19 Apr 2026
Decision
Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Decision date
15 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Panel - Trees
Applicant
Show
Agent
Acacia Tree Surgeons Ltd

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