41 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QS

Pending 26/AP/1147
Council
Date received
22 Apr 2026
Date validated
22 Apr 2026
Postcode
SE15 4QS

Description

T1 - Medium Cherry tree which is not aesthetically attractive and looks like the ground level would have been significantly higher at one stage many years ago. Remove to ground level and grind stump. Replant with 8cm DBH Prunus Kanzan. T2 - Lilac multi stem, canopy is thinning in its old age and also is an odd shape. Section fell to ground level and grind stump. T3 - Coppice stool of a Hazel tree, section fell to ground level and grind stump. T4 - Multi stem Lilac which is very mature and has significant die back. Section fell to ground level and grind stump. Replant with 8cm DBH Magnolia Black Tulip. T5 - Medium Crab apple tree, section fell to ground level and grind stump. Replant with Laburnum Laburnocytisus.

Southwark
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#47 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Southwark is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #43 out of 292. 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, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #105 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #87 of 292
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #43 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #111 of 292
92%
Minor dwellings approved
263 decided (1-9 homes)
70%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
36 decided
1,589
Total decisions
137 refused in 2025