159 Herne Hill London Southwark SE24 9LR

Pending 26/AP/1489
Trees & landscaping
Council
Southwark 7.3/10
Date received
22 May 2026
Date validated
26 May 2026
Postcode
SE24 9LR

Description

Works to tree with a TCA: Wilo cherry tree at rear garden of 159, Herne hill is now causing damage to window and propoerty at 161 Herne Hill. This would require 2 metre lateral reduction away from the properties, back to closet growth point and crown lift over parking bays to 3 metre above ground level.

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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

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2021 Approved
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Replacement of the existing shopfront.
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Display of 4 externally illuminated signs.
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Installation of a retractable branded awning.
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Construction of a single storey rear extension.
20/AP/3157
2019 Approved
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Construction of a rear dormer roof extension
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Retention of an internally illuminated ATM screen with internally illuminated ATM fascia…
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2016 Approved
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Retention of an ATM to front elevation
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Southwark
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#47 of 292 councils
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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
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