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23 LEE TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 9TE

Granted Lewisham DC/13/083321 Trees in Conservation Areas

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

The trees are annotated on an accompanying plan.T1 Sycamore, Old pollard, significant hollowing of limb growing over drive, ivy clad, overdue for maintenance prune Reduce crown by 30%, raise crown to 3m, remove limb growing over driveT2 Acer, Crown encroaching property raise crown to 5m on house side T4 Hawthorne Self sown under crown of T2 remove to a low level stump and apply a poison to prevent regrowth T5 Sycamore Old Pollard, large hollow in lower trunk, roadside remove To grind out stump T6 Sycamore 3 Stems, multiple bark damage, wrong position for species in relation to property remove to a low level stump and apply a poison to prevent regrowth T7 Lime, significant crown dieback, Large amount of dead snapped out branches hanging in crown, significant wound on lower trunk from 0-6m remove to a low level stump T8 Unidentified Evergreen Shrub Unshapely Reduce to 4m in height T9 Holly Nearest House, leaning across drive remove to a low level stump T10 Holly X2 (a+b) Mishapen, phototrophic growth leaning across drive Remove low level 6" branch growing towards road (a) and on (b) remove stem growing over drive. Reduce both crowns by 30% (4m) to reshape and raise canopies to give 4m clearance T11 Lime, Heavy basal growth Reduce to previous points -30% crown reduction and remove basal / epicormic growth T13 Holly Too close to structure, ivy clad remove to a low level stump T14 Sycamore - multi stemmed and small hawthorn Too close to structure, ivy clad remove to a low level stump T15 Sycamore, Ivy Clad, Raise crown to 4m and remove epicormic growth T16 Beech Hedge Due maintenance prune, Reduce in height to previous points reduce by 3m and gently trim sides T17 Beech Low phototrophic branch on RHS remove said branch T18 Sycamore Too close to structure, ivy clad remove to a low level stump T19 Sycamore Too close to structure, ivy clad remove to a low level stump T20 Purple Leafed Plum Distorted growth remove to a low level stump

As published by the council, reference DC/13/083321

Application record

Reference
DC/13/083321
Type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Status
Decided
Decision
Raise No Objection
Received
25 Apr 2013
Validated
25 Apr 2013
Decided
21 May 2013
Ward
Blackheath
Parish
Amenity Societies' Panel
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
SE3 9TE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Lewisham register

This site has had 4 applications since 2013: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • DC/22/127083 Granted

    23 LEE TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 9TE

    REAR: ONE Ash (T1)(ht.15m) REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD on S compass point (towards house) by 3m from 10m to 7m. Reason: previously pruned, works to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points not beyond previous reductions, maintaining natural aesthetic, improve light conditions for both owner and neighbouring properties, maintenance for roof clearance. Informative A: the sensitive management to retain the ash tree for tree amenity of this part of Blackheath conservation area, urban forest canopy/urban greening, wellbeing, wildlife, environment and to mitigate the climate and biodiversity emergencies is greatly appreciated. Informative B: where possible create log and wood piles or stack the cut branches horizontally between poles as 'dead hedges' on site for wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative C: please wherever there is space, plant trees, shrubs, hedges, climbers and perennials for amenity, wildlife, plants for pollinators, reduce air pollution and urban heat island effect and increase rain water ground infiltration.

    Decided 17 Jun 2022 Trees
  • DC/21/121889 Granted

    23 LEE TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 9TE

    REAR: ONE Beech (T7)(approx.ht.12m) FELL and replace with 8-10cm nursery standard Field Maple. Reason: tree is supressing growth of adjacent ash, light issues, included fork, close to no.50, previously reduced and further reduction will be required to implement neighbours planning consent DC/18/106412. Informative: the replacement planting with a field maple is hugely appreciated to maintain the treed character of the grounds of this period property, of gardens generally in this part of the Blackheath conservation area and for urban greening and environmental benefits.

    Decided 25 Jun 2021 Trees
  • DC/13/83321 Granted

    23 LEE TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 9TE

    The trees are annotated on an accompanying plan.T1 Sycamore, Old pollard, significant hollowing of limb growing over drive, ivy clad, overdue for maintenance prune Reduce crown by 30%, raise crown to 3m, remove limb growing over driveT2 Acer, Crown encroaching property raise crown to 5m on house side T4 Hawthorne Self sown under crown of T2 remove to a low level stump and apply a poison to prevent regrowth T5 Sycamore Old Pollard, large hollow in lower trunk, roadside remove To grind out stump T6 Sycamore 3 Stems, multiple bark damage, wrong position for species in relation to property remove to a low level stump and apply a poison to prevent regrowth T7 Lime, significant crown dieback, Large amount of dead snapped out branches hanging in crown, significant wound on lower trunk from 0-6m remove to a low level stump T8 Unidentified Evergreen Shrub Unshapely Reduce to 4m in height T9 Holly Nearest House, leaning across drive remove to a low level stump T10 Holly X2 (a+b) Mishapen, phototrophic growth leaning across drive Remove low level 6" branch growing towards road (a) and on (b) remove stem growing over drive. Reduce both crowns by 30% (4m) to reshape and raise canopies to give 4m clearance T11 Lime, Heavy basal growth Reduce to previous points -30% crown reduction and remove basal / epicormic growth T13 Holly Too close to structure, ivy clad remove to a low level stump T14 Sycamore - multi stemmed and small hawthorn Too close to structure, ivy clad remove to a low level stump T15 Sycamore, Ivy Clad, Raise crown to 4m and remove epicormic growth T16 Beech Hedge Due maintenance prune, Reduce in height to previous points reduce by 3m and gently trim sides T17 Beech Low phototrophic branch on RHS remove said branch T18 Sycamore Too close to structure, ivy clad remove to a low level stump T19 Sycamore Too close to structure, ivy clad remove to a low level stump T20 Purple Leafed Plum Distorted growth remove to a low level stump

    Decided 21 May 2013 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 Apr 2013

    Received by Lewisham

  2. 21 May 2013

    Decision issued: Raise No Objection

  3. 30 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Reigate

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What this grant of permission means

Lewisham granted permission on 21 May 2013, 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

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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  • 23a, Lee Terrace, London, SE3 9TE

    04/057108 Submitted 11 Jun 2004 0m away

    Crown reduce by 30% two Lime trees at The Coach House, 23A Lee Terrace, SE3.

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  • 23A LEE TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 9TE

    DC/24/134453 Submitted 12 Jan 2024 0m away

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3(a) (Architectural Details) of planning permission DC/23/132396 dated 5th September 2023 at 23A Lee Terrace, SE3.

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    DC/23/134199 Submitted 11 Dec 2023 0m away

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    DC/23/132986 Submitted 7 Sep 2023 0m away

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3 part a (Architectural details) and Condition 4 (Materials) of planning permission DC/23/132396 dated 5 September 2023 at 23A Lee Terrace, SE3

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    DC/21/121889 Submitted 20 May 2021 0m away

    REAR: ONE Beech (T7)(approx.ht.12m) FELL and replace with 8-10cm nursery standard Field Maple. Reason: tree is supressing growth of adjacent ash, light issues, included fork, close to no.50, previously reduced and further reduction will be required to implement neighbours planning consent DC/18/106412. Informative: the replacement planting with a field maple is hugely appreciated to maintain the treed character of the grounds of this period property, of gardens generally in this part of the Blackheath conservation area and for urban greening and environmental benefits.

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • 23A LEE TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 9TE

    DC/23/132396 Submitted 19 Jul 2023 0m away

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