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26/AP/1669 - Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Tree ID 7803 An Oak tree approximately 21.3m in height, situated in the rear garden. Remove major deadwood throughout crown, natural target pruning. Tree ID 7804 A Sycamore tree (a group of 3) approximately 7.1m in height, situated in the rear garden. Fell to ground level and treat with systemic herbicide (eco-plugs). A replacement tree is to be planted in a convenient location of the rear garden and below are the three alternative species for consideration: Betula pendula (Silver Birch) Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) Castanea sativa (Sweet Chestnut) Tree ID 7805 An Oak tree approximately 13.5m in height, situated in the rear garden. Remove major deadwood. Tree ID 7806 A Sweet Chestnut tree approximately 12.3m in height, situated in the rear garden. Create monolith structure at approximately 7m above ground level. (Possible bird nesting). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Jun 2026
Validated
11 Jun 2026
Approved
23 Jul 2026

Approved on 23 Jul 2026 · Delegated Panel - Trees · Last checked 28 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Southwark
Application type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
SE26 6LW
Received
10 Jun 2026
Validated
11 Jun 2026
Ward
Dulwich Wood
Parish
Dulwich
Case officer
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Target decision
22 Jul 2026
Decision
Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Decision date
23 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Panel - Trees
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

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