Planning application
23 LEE TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 9TE
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/13/83321
Application record
- Reference
- DC/13/83321
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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DC/13/083321 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
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Apr 2013
Received by Lewisham
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21 May 2013
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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30 Aug 2026
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Reigate
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