HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA

This site has had 10 applications since 2012: 6 approved, 2 refused.

• DC/26/144241 Granted

  HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA

  REAR: TWO dead Ash (T1,T4)(ht.12m) FELL to 2m high standing stems. Reason: trees are dead, T1 is very unstable, health & safety, as area used as forest school, 2m standing stems retained for habitat retention, duty to replace applies REAR: ONE Ash (T7)(ht.12m) FELL Reason: health & safety, area is used as a forest school, T7 has severe decline and overhangs neighbours property, duty to replace applies. Informative A: huge thank you for retaining the other trees for amenity, wildlife, the forest school, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: the landowner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species when a tree is removed in a conservation area because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm. Ref. Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121. Informative C: please confirm to the tree officer before autumn 2026, the replacement trees which will be planted under duty to replace: species, planting size, location on the map, and who will be responsible for maintaining the new trees, including watering. Informative D: in addition to retaining standing stems for habitat retention which is hugely appreciated, please also create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Decided 8 Jun 2026 Trees
• DC/23/132589 Granted

  HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA

  REAR: ONE Ash (T1)(ht:18m, rs:17m): CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 4m from 18m to 14m, REDUCE RADIUS by 7m from 17m to 10m, South Eastern laterals are particularly weight loaded so a slightly heavier reduction is required; Reason: Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic, where possible; other lower limbs are very weight loaded and will be prone to failure; there is also major die back in the crown and two lower laterals hence the reason for the heavy reduction; the pruning will bring the canopy back to healthy growth and reduce the risk of future incidents for neighboring properties; the tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. Informative A: The sensitive management of the tree for urban greening benefits is greatly appreciated.

  Decided 18 Aug 2023 Trees
• DC/17/103805 Decided

  HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA

  REAR: ONE Ash Tree (T5) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m, from 10m to 8m and LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m, from 4m to 3mREAR: ONE Sycamore Tree (T7) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m, from 11m to 9m and LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m, from 4m to 3mREAR: ONE Twin Stem Ash Tree (T1) REMOVEONE Multi Stem Ash Trees (G1) REMOVEONE Sycamore Tree (T2) REMOVEONE Willow Tree (T3) REMOVEONE Ash Tree (T4) REMOVEONE Ash Tree (T8) REMOVEONE Ash Tree (T9) REMOVEFOUR Sycamore Trees and ONE Ash Tree (G2) REMOVE

  Decided 24 Jul 2018 Trees
• DC/14/88240 Granted

  HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA

  T1 Weeping Willow - The tree has a large split in main stem with decay running down to the base. The tree is heavily waited and has a dramatic lean in the opposite direction to the split in the main stem (see attached pictures). The area is used by people and children on occasions. The church would like to retain the tree and by reducing heavily by up to 50% as this it will prolong its life expectancy.

  Decided 23 Jul 2014 Trees
• DC/14/088240 Granted

  HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA

  T1 Weeping Willow - The tree has a large split in main stem with decay running down to the base. The tree is heavily waited and has a dramatic lean in the opposite direction to the split in the main stem (see attached pictures). The area is used by people and children on occasions. The church would like to retain the tree and by reducing heavily by up to 50% as this it will prolong its life expectancy.

  Decided 23 Jul 2014 Trees
• DC/13/83747 Granted

  HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA

  See Accompanying Plan for the location of the trees;-TWO Hawthorn (T1 and T6) FELL ONE Willow (T7) FELLONE Yew (T2) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level Over Public FootpathONE Sycamore (T3) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level Over Public FootpathONE Beech (T4) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level ONE Beech (T5) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level, Crown Thin up to 15% and Remove Deadwood

  Decided 12 Jul 2013 Trees
• DC/13/083747 Granted

  HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA

  See Accompanying Plan for the location of the trees;-TWO Hawthorn (T1 and T6) FELL ONE Willow (T7) FELLONE Yew (T2) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level Over Public FootpathONE Sycamore (T3) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level Over Public FootpathONE Beech (T4) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level ONE Beech (T5) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level, Crown Thin up to 15% and Remove Deadwood

  Decided 12 Jul 2013 Trees
• DC/12/79971/FT Refused

  HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA

  The installation of replacement PVCu windows in the front and part side elevations of the Holy Trinity Church 4 Trinity Path Sydenham Park SE26.

  Decided 11 Jun 2012 Full applications
• DC/12/079971/FT Refused

  HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA

  The installation of replacement PVCu windows in the front and part side elevations of the Holy Trinity Church 4 Trinity Path Sydenham Park SE26.

  Decided 11 Jun 2012 Full applications

1. 28 May 2013

   Received by Lewisham

2. 3 Jun 2013

   Decision issued: Withdrawn Returned to Applicant

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The applicant withdrew this application before Lewisham decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA

  DC/17/103805 Submitted 27 Sep 2017 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Ash Tree (T5) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m, from 10m to 8m and LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m, from 4m to 3mREAR: ONE Sycamore Tree (T7) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m, from 11m to 9m and LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m, from 4m to 3mREAR: ONE Twin Stem Ash Tree (T1) REMOVEONE Multi Stem Ash Trees (G1) REMOVEONE Sycamore Tree (T2) REMOVEONE Willow Tree (T3) REMOVEONE Ash Tree (T4) REMOVEONE Ash Tree (T8) REMOVEONE Ash Tree (T9) REMOVEFOUR Sycamore Trees and ONE Ash Tree (G2) REMOVE

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA

  DC/14/88240 Submitted 2 Jul 2014 50 yards away

  T1 Weeping Willow - The tree has a large split in main stem with decay running down to the base. The tree is heavily waited and has a dramatic lean in the opposite direction to the split in the main stem (see attached pictures). The area is used by people and children on occasions. The church would like to retain the tree and by reducing heavily by up to 50% as this it will prolong its life expectancy.

  Granted Trees

• HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA

  DC/14/088240 Submitted 2 Jul 2014 50 yards away

  T1 Weeping Willow - The tree has a large split in main stem with decay running down to the base. The tree is heavily waited and has a dramatic lean in the opposite direction to the split in the main stem (see attached pictures). The area is used by people and children on occasions. The church would like to retain the tree and by reducing heavily by up to 50% as this it will prolong its life expectancy.

  Granted Trees

• HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA

  DC/26/144241 Submitted 5 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  REAR: TWO dead Ash (T1,T4)(ht.12m) FELL to 2m high standing stems. Reason: trees are dead, T1 is very unstable, health & safety, as area used as forest school, 2m standing stems retained for habitat retention, duty to replace applies REAR: ONE Ash (T7)(ht.12m) FELL Reason: health & safety, area is used as a forest school, T7 has severe decline and overhangs neighbours property, duty to replace applies. Informative A: huge thank you for retaining the other trees for amenity, wildlife, the forest school, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: the landowner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species when a tree is removed in a conservation area because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm. Ref. Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121. Informative C: please confirm to the tree officer before autumn 2026, the replacement trees which will be planted under duty to replace: species, planting size, location on the map, and who will be responsible for maintaining the new trees, including watering. Informative D: in addition to retaining standing stems for habitat retention which is hugely appreciated, please also create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA

  DC/13/83747 Submitted 7 Jun 2013 50 yards away

  See Accompanying Plan for the location of the trees;-TWO Hawthorn (T1 and T6) FELL ONE Willow (T7) FELLONE Yew (T2) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level Over Public FootpathONE Sycamore (T3) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level Over Public FootpathONE Beech (T4) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level ONE Beech (T5) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level, Crown Thin up to 15% and Remove Deadwood

  Granted Trees

• HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA

  DC/13/083747 Submitted 7 Jun 2013 50 yards away

  See Accompanying Plan for the location of the trees;-TWO Hawthorn (T1 and T6) FELL ONE Willow (T7) FELLONE Yew (T2) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level Over Public FootpathONE Sycamore (T3) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level Over Public FootpathONE Beech (T4) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level ONE Beech (T5) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level, Crown Thin up to 15% and Remove Deadwood

  Granted Trees

• DC/26/145119 Awaiting decision

  43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN

  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

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/145120 Awaiting decision

  45A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN

  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

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144620 Granted

  249A KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4QD

  FRONT: THREE Lime (T1,T2,T3)(ht.7-8m) carefully re pollard the crown back to old points aproximately 3 metres of regrowth FRONT: ONE hornbeam (T4)(ht.8m) reduce the overall size of crown by 3 metres. These trees are causing excessive shading

  Received 7 Jul, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Trees