68 Woodwarde Road London Southwark SE22 8UL

Under consideration/assessment 26/AP/0867
Council
Date received
24 Mar 2026
Date validated
25 Mar 2026
Postcode
SE22 8UL

Description

Works to a tree with a TCA: T3 Lawson Cypress - 7 meters tall, gently reshape the top by reducing the by up to 60cm in places. T2 Holly - 4 meters tall, gently reshape by reducing the upper stems by up to 30cm. T1 Strawberry tree - 3.5 meters tall, reduce lateral growth by 50cm back to suitable growth points, remove 1 larger inner stem growing towards the centre of the garden to manage spread, lift lower canopy using hand tools to maintain a neat, formal appearance and promote healthy regrowth.

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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