Planning application
DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Repollard and remove dead limbs from six Poplar trees, crown thin by 20%, remove dead wood, crown lift to 5m and clear adjacent roof by 2m; crown thin by 20%, remove dead wood and crown lift to 5m three further Lime trees, all at Dowe House, The Glebe, SE3.
As published by the council, reference DC/09/071460/FT
Application record
- Reference
- DC/09/071460/FT
- Type
- Trees in Conservation Areas
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 29 Apr 2009
- Validated
- 29 Apr 2009
- Decided
- 1 Jun 2009
- Ward
- Blackheath
- Postcode
- SE3 9TU
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lewisham register
This site has had 10 applications since 2005: 5 approved, 0 refused.
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DC/21/120660 Awaiting decision
DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU
G1 - Various shrubs and small trees REASON:to tidy up in front car park G2 - Various shrubs and small trees REASON:trim to formalise, remove and tidy up debris and cut back off road and pavement in the back garden. T1 - Cedar crown reduce by 2m in the back garden T2 - Front wall Poplar x2 to re-pollard - Large shrub to crown reduce by 1.5m G3 - Tidy up all shrub's and small trees on the right hand side of the garden T3 - Bay crown reduce by 2m near the front wall T4 - Home Oak to be felled (leaning on wall) T5 - Lime x2 crown reduce by 50% on the right hand side of the garden T6 - Yew tree crown reduce 30% and trim to formalise next to the house T7 - Home Oak to crown reduce by 1m next to the house T8 - Apple tree crown reduce by 1m on the right hand side of the garden T9 - Dead tree to be felled next to the house T10 - Large holly to crown reduce by 2m and trim to formalise next to the house T11 - Plum tree to crown reduce by 0.5m next to the house T12 - Large Lime tree to crown reduce by 50% on the right hand side of the garden T13 - Contoniaster trim to formalise on the right hand side of the garden T14 - Remove debris by large lime
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DC/19/113251 Granted
DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU
FRONT to Lee Terrace: ONE Pollard POPLAR (T1) FELL. Reason: This tree is T2 in 5 day exemption notice DC/19/112927 ? granted 04/07/2019 to remove the large dead top. Further inspection has revealed the tree is approx. 90% hollow to the ground with insufficient sound holding wood to retain. Voluntary replacement tree proposed. FRONT to Lee Terrace: ONE Pollard POPLAR (T2) FELL. Reason: climbing inspection of the large stem cavity approx.6m above ground level reveals the tree is 90% hollow to the base with insufficient sound holding wood to retain for the future. Voluntary replacement tree proposed. Informative: The offer of replacement trees for the poplars is greatly welcomed with thanks as this will retain the tree lined boundary character and street amenity of Lee Terrace. The preferred trees are larger canopy species, not fastigiate forms, such as small leaved lime (Tilia cordata), sweet chestnut (Catanea sativa), tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), walnut (Juglans regia), sessile oak (Quercus petraea), sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), Indian horse chestnut (Aesculus indica), disease resistant elm, beech (Fagus sylvatica).
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DC/19/112927 Granted
DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU
FRONT: ONE Pollard Poplar (T1)(approx.ht. 8-10m) FELL. Reason: Dead, Rotten and dangerous. Duty to replace applies. FRONT: ONE Pollard Poplar (T2) CROWN REDUCE by approx. 4m from approx.ht.8-10m to approx.ht. 5-6m. Reason: 50% dead, crown reduce to live growth on main stem for retrenchment and to make safe. Informative - duty to replace: the owner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species at the same place as soon as he or she reasonably can if a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm. (Para 121 of Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance.) Informative - deadwood: retain deadwood logs on site where possible for biodiversity and retain standing deadwood where safe as habitat for the nationally endangered stag beetle which has a strong hold in SE London.
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DC/17/100460 Granted
DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU
The construction of a conservatory to the rear of Dowe House, The Glebe, SE3, together with the installation of a replacement double glazed front door and alterations to windows on the side and rear elevations.
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DC/14/89560 Withdrawn
DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU
Rear Garden 3 limes trees - to reduce in height by 3 meters, to reduce laterals by 1 meter and to cut back from property by 2 meters
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DC/14/089560 Withdrawn
DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU
Rear Garden 3 limes trees - to reduce in height by 3 meters, to reduce laterals by 1 meter and to cut back from property by 2 meters
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DC/14/87661 Decided
DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU
5 Days Notice-Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree: Front boundary with Lee Terrace: Fell to make safe due to extensive decay.
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DC/14/087661 Decided
DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU
5 Days Notice-Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree: Front boundary with Lee Terrace: Fell to make safe due to extensive decay.
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05/060028 Granted
Dowe House, The Glebe, London, SE3 9TU
Retrospective application to pollard back to previous pollard points six Black Poplar trees at Dowe House, The Glebe, SE3.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Apr 2009
Received by Lewisham
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1 Jun 2009
Decision issued: Granted
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What this grant of permission means
Lewisham granted permission on 1 June 2009, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About tree works applications
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DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU
FRONT to Lee Terrace: ONE Pollard POPLAR (T1) FELL. Reason: This tree is T2 in 5 day exemption notice DC/19/112927 ? granted 04/07/2019 to remove the large dead top. Further inspection has revealed the tree is approx. 90% hollow to the ground with insufficient sound holding wood to retain. Voluntary replacement tree proposed. FRONT to Lee Terrace: ONE Pollard POPLAR (T2) FELL. Reason: climbing inspection of the large stem cavity approx.6m above ground level reveals the tree is 90% hollow to the base with insufficient sound holding wood to retain for the future. Voluntary replacement tree proposed. Informative: The offer of replacement trees for the poplars is greatly welcomed with thanks as this will retain the tree lined boundary character and street amenity of Lee Terrace. The preferred trees are larger canopy species, not fastigiate forms, such as small leaved lime (Tilia cordata), sweet chestnut (Catanea sativa), tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), walnut (Juglans regia), sessile oak (Quercus petraea), sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), Indian horse chestnut (Aesculus indica), disease resistant elm, beech (Fagus sylvatica).
Granted Trees 7 docs -
DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU
FRONT: ONE Pollard Poplar (T1)(approx.ht. 8-10m) FELL. Reason: Dead, Rotten and dangerous. Duty to replace applies. FRONT: ONE Pollard Poplar (T2) CROWN REDUCE by approx. 4m from approx.ht.8-10m to approx.ht. 5-6m. Reason: 50% dead, crown reduce to live growth on main stem for retrenchment and to make safe. Informative - duty to replace: the owner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species at the same place as soon as he or she reasonably can if a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm. (Para 121 of Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance.) Informative - deadwood: retain deadwood logs on site where possible for biodiversity and retain standing deadwood where safe as habitat for the nationally endangered stag beetle which has a strong hold in SE London.
Granted Trees 7 docs -
DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU
5 Days Notice-Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree: Front boundary with Lee Terrace: Fell to make safe due to extensive decay.
Decided Trees -
DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU
5 Days Notice-Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree: Front boundary with Lee Terrace: Fell to make safe due to extensive decay.
Decided Trees
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DC/26/145119 Awaiting decision
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FRONT: ONE Lime tree (T1) Ht 15m FELL to ground level & treat stump REASON: A remedy to the differential foundation movement at the insured property and to ensure the long-term stability of the building. To limit the extent and need for expensive and disruptive engineering repair works at the insured property. To limit the extent and need for costly CO2e emissions relating to alternative engineering repair works at the insured property. It is the case that an alternative to felling such as pruning or significant 'pollarding' of the tree would not provide a reliable or sustainable remedy to the subsidence in this case. We do not consider that any other potential means of mitigation, including root barriers, would be effective or appropriate in the circumstances. We are satisfied that the evidence obtained following completion of our Arboricultural Implication Assessment report completed 31/01/2024 clearly links the Lime T1 and False Acacia T2 as the cause of damage to the risk address. REPLANTING: Insurers understanding the requirement to offer replacement planting in the event consent to fell is granted. 43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD TREE PRESERVATION ORDER 2024 DC/24/135159
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DC/26/145120 Awaiting decision
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FRONT: ONE False Acacia tree (T2) Ht 10m FELL to ground level and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved). REASON: Proposed as a remedy to the differential foundation movement at the insured property and to ensure the long-term stability of the building. The above tree works are proposed to limit the extent and need for expensive and disruptive engineering repair works at the insured property It is the case that an alternative to felling such as pruning or significant 'pollarding' of the tree would not provide a reliable or sustainable remedy to the subsidence in this case. We do not consider that any other potential means of mitigation, including root barriers, would be effective or appropriate in the circumstances. We are satisfied that the evidence obtained following completion of our Arboricultural Implication Assessment report completed 31/01/2024 clearly links the Lime T1 and False Acacia T2 as the cause of damage to the risk address. REPLANTING: Insurers understanding the requirement to offer replacement planting in the event consent to fell is granted. 45 DEVONSHIRE ROAD TREE PRESERVATION ORDER DC/24/136999
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DC/26/144620 Granted
249A KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4QD
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DC/26/144984 Granted
9 EXETER PLACE, LONDON, SE26 6AB
REAR (fronting Wells Park Rd) ONE Sycamore (T2, in TPO A1)(ht.12-14m) FELL by dismantling to safe standing stem or high stump. Reason: health & safety, the tree is in severe physiological and structural decline, leaning towards the road, several branches have already failed, and although a small amount of live growth remains, the tree has no meaningful long-term viability, the significantly compromised structure presents an unacceptable risk of further branch or whole-tree failure onto highway. The proposed removal is necessary to eliminate the risk. The replacement tree is to be a large canopy species planted as near as practicable to the original location. The County of London (Lewisham No.2) Tree Preservation Order, 1957. Informative A: thank you for proposing 4x replacement trees, 1x is required to be a large canopy tree to replace the TPO tree and to maintain the treed boundary character to Wells Park Road for public streetscape amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change ? Hornbeam, Hop hornbeam, sessile oak, Japanese Pagoda Tree, walnut (Juglans regia), Italian alder or grey alder, Caucasian Elm (Zelkova carpinifolia), small leaved lime, Hackberry (Celtis australis), Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna), Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica) - see further planting details below. Informative B: thank you for planting additional voluntary trees for screening, to improve species diversity, and the setting of the property. Informative C: thank you also for looking to retain a safe standing stem/high stump and creating habitat log piles with some dead wood arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
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DC/26/144936 Granted
12 PRINCETHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PF
REAR: ONE Lombardy Poplar (T1)(ht.16m) CROWN REDUCE by 10-11m to ht.5-6m, REDUCE SPREAD from 10m to 5m to create new pollard. Reason: multi-stemmed tree has had a major stem failure exposing large cavity approx.2m above gd level. Remaining stem above cavity is weighted towards neighbouring properties and a crown reduction to reduce weight and sail above cavity is urgently needed to minimise risk of future failures. Merely reducing the one stem would drastically change the balance of the overall canopy and exposure to wind would be likely to cause more failures on the remaining stems. Crown reduction is required for safety to reduce overall canopy to approximately 5-6m from ground level (please see annotated photo) to create a new pollard. Informative A: thank you for managing the tree by safe reduction to retain as a low pollard for rear amenity, wildlife and canopy shade to reduce heatwave temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.