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VIEWPOINT, LEE PARK, LONDON, SE3 9TN

Withdrawn Lewisham DC/14/86167 Trees in Conservation Areas

Works: Trees

Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight. A revised scheme can be submitted at any time.

Proposal

The Trees are Situated Throughout Viewpoint (See the Attached Digital Images of the Trees):-ONE Acacia (T1) Remove the Primary Scaffold Branches that its Attached to the Stem at 90 degrees ONE Acacia (T2) Remove Water-ShootsONE Acacia (T3) Remove Water-Shoots and Remove Rotten Primary Scaffold BranchesTWO Ash (T4 & T5) FELLONE Holm Oak (T6) Horizontal and Vertical Reduction of the Crown of the Tree by up to 2.5 metres

As published by the council, reference DC/14/86167

Application record

Reference
DC/14/86167
Type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Status
Withdrawn
Decision
Closed internally
Received
14 Jan 2014
Validated
7 Jan 2013
Decided
10 May 2016
Ward
Blackheath
Parish
Amenity Societies' Panel
Postcode
SE3 9TN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Lewisham register

This site has had 6 applications since 2013: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • DC/25/139053 Granted

    VIEWPOINT, LEE PARK, LONDON, SE3 9TN

    FRONT: ONE Robinia (T1) CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level, remove deadwood. REAR: ONE Robinia (T2) LATERAL REDUCE by 2-3m from branch ends 9m to 7m, remove deadwood. REAR: ONE Fraxinus (T3)(ht.8m) FELL. Reason: tree growing close to wall and neighbouring building. FRONT: ONE Robinia (T4) CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level, remove deadwood. FRONT: ONE Fraxinus (T5)(ht.5m) FELL. Reason: tree pushing wall over. FRONT: ONE Prunus (T6)(ht.5m) FELL. Reason: tree pushing wall over. FRONT: ONE Quercus (T7) CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level, CROWN THIN by 25%. FRONT: ONE Quercus (T9) CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level, CROWN THIN by 25%. FRONT: ONE Tilia (T10) CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level, CROWN THIN by 25%. Informative A: replacement trees and shrubs are encouraged near the frontage with Lee Park for streetscape amenity, screening and attractive green outlook for residents and additional trees within the site including large canopy species where suitable to maintain the treed setting, amenity, reduce air pollution for residents and for wildlife and biodiversity benefits, species such as crab apple, hawthorn, hazel, quince (Cydonia oblonga), bird cherry, elder, small leaved lime, field maple, strawberry tree, wild service tree, Pride of India/Golden Rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), Italian alder, Hackberry (Celtis australis), Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica), Bee-bee Tree (Euodia hupehensis/Tetradium daniellii), Turkish hazel. Informative B: please create habitat log piles for wildlife and biodiversity.

    Decided 14 Mar 2025 Trees
  • DC/18/106341 Granted

    VIEWPOINT, LEE PARK, LONDON, SE3 9TN

    Frontage with Lee Terrace: ONE Lime CROWN REDUCE by 2.5m from 10m to 7.5m at all compass points.

    Decided 24 May 2018 Trees
  • DC/14/086167 Withdrawn

    VIEWPOINT, LEE PARK, LONDON, SE3 9TN

    The Trees are Situated Throughout Viewpoint (See the Attached Digital Images of the Trees):-ONE Acacia (T1) Remove the Primary Scaffold Branches that its Attached to the Stem at 90 degrees ONE Acacia (T2) Remove Water-ShootsONE Acacia (T3) Remove Water-Shoots and Remove Rotten Primary Scaffold BranchesTWO Ash (T4 & T5) FELLONE Holm Oak (T6) Horizontal and Vertical Reduction of the Crown of the Tree by up to 2.5 metres

    Decided 10 May 2016 Trees
  • DC/13/83521 Granted

    VIEWPOINT, LEE PARK, LONDON, SE3 9TN

    Trees Plotted on Accompanying Plan -THREE Robinia Pseudoacacia (T1, T2 & T3) & ONE Lime (T4) Remove Epicormic Shoots from the Lower ¾ of the Crown & ONE Oak (T5) Remove Epicormic Shoots from the Lower ¾ of the Crown and Raise Crown 3 meters Above Ground Level. T6 Holm oak is protected by an 1995 Individual Tree Preservation Order (TPO) it is known as T1 within this Order given the Holm oak is protected by an TPO the tree works can not be considered within this Section 211 notice. A sperate application for tree works for a tree protected by an TPO is required to be submitted to the Council for any proposed tree works to the Holm oak.

    Decided 14 Jun 2013 Trees
  • DC/13/083521 Granted

    VIEWPOINT, LEE PARK, LONDON, SE3 9TN

    Trees Plotted on Accompanying Plan -THREE Robinia Pseudoacacia (T1, T2 & T3) & ONE Lime (T4) Remove Epicormic Shoots from the Lower ¾ of the Crown & ONE Oak (T5) Remove Epicormic Shoots from the Lower ¾ of the Crown and Raise Crown 3 meters Above Ground Level. T6 Holm oak is protected by an 1995 Individual Tree Preservation Order (TPO) it is known as T1 within this Order given the Holm oak is protected by an TPO the tree works can not be considered within this Section 211 notice. A sperate application for tree works for a tree protected by an TPO is required to be submitted to the Council for any proposed tree works to the Holm oak.

    Decided 14 Jun 2013 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 7 Jan 2013

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  2. 14 Jan 2014

    Received by Lewisham

  3. 10 May 2016

    Decision issued: Closed internally

  4. 20 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What withdrawal means

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.

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.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • VIEWPOINT, LEE PARK, LONDON, SE3 9TN

    DC/25/139053 Submitted 14 Feb 2025 0m away

    FRONT: ONE Robinia (T1) CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level, remove deadwood. REAR: ONE Robinia (T2) LATERAL REDUCE by 2-3m from branch ends 9m to 7m, remove deadwood. REAR: ONE Fraxinus (T3)(ht.8m) FELL. Reason: tree growing close to wall and neighbouring building. FRONT: ONE Robinia (T4) CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level, remove deadwood. FRONT: ONE Fraxinus (T5)(ht.5m) FELL. Reason: tree pushing wall over. FRONT: ONE Prunus (T6)(ht.5m) FELL. Reason: tree pushing wall over. FRONT: ONE Quercus (T7) CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level, CROWN THIN by 25%. FRONT: ONE Quercus (T9) CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level, CROWN THIN by 25%. FRONT: ONE Tilia (T10) CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level, CROWN THIN by 25%. Informative A: replacement trees and shrubs are encouraged near the frontage with Lee Park for streetscape amenity, screening and attractive green outlook for residents and additional trees within the site including large canopy species where suitable to maintain the treed setting, amenity, reduce air pollution for residents and for wildlife and biodiversity benefits, species such as crab apple, hawthorn, hazel, quince (Cydonia oblonga), bird cherry, elder, small leaved lime, field maple, strawberry tree, wild service tree, Pride of India/Golden Rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), Italian alder, Hackberry (Celtis australis), Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica), Bee-bee Tree (Euodia hupehensis/Tetradium daniellii), Turkish hazel. Informative B: please create habitat log piles for wildlife and biodiversity.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 185 VIEWPOINT, LEE PARK, LONDON, SE3 9TN

    DC/16/099526 Submitted 19 Dec 2016 0m away

    Rear Garden: ONE Holm Oak (see the submitted image of the tree) Crown Thin by up to 10%, Reduce the Height of the Tree by up to 1m and Reduce the Width of the Crown at All Compass Points by up 1m.

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • 1 -18, R Viewpoint Lee Park,, Blackheath,, SE3 9TN

    DC/12/79254/FT Submitted 19 Jan 2012 0m away

    Application for prior approval under Part 24 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 as amended, for the provision of a telecommunication equipment cabinet at Lee Terrace, Rear of Viewpoint SE3.

    Withdrawn Telecoms
  • VIEWPOINT, LEE PARK, LONDON, SE3 9TN

    DC/13/83521 Submitted 15 May 2013 0m away

    Trees Plotted on Accompanying Plan -THREE Robinia Pseudoacacia (T1, T2 & T3) & ONE Lime (T4) Remove Epicormic Shoots from the Lower ¾ of the Crown & ONE Oak (T5) Remove Epicormic Shoots from the Lower ¾ of the Crown and Raise Crown 3 meters Above Ground Level. T6 Holm oak is protected by an 1995 Individual Tree Preservation Order (TPO) it is known as T1 within this Order given the Holm oak is protected by an TPO the tree works can not be considered within this Section 211 notice. A sperate application for tree works for a tree protected by an TPO is required to be submitted to the Council for any proposed tree works to the Holm oak.

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • VIEWPOINT, LEE PARK, LONDON, SE3 9TN

    DC/13/083521 Submitted 15 May 2013 0m away

    Trees Plotted on Accompanying Plan -THREE Robinia Pseudoacacia (T1, T2 & T3) & ONE Lime (T4) Remove Epicormic Shoots from the Lower ¾ of the Crown & ONE Oak (T5) Remove Epicormic Shoots from the Lower ¾ of the Crown and Raise Crown 3 meters Above Ground Level. T6 Holm oak is protected by an 1995 Individual Tree Preservation Order (TPO) it is known as T1 within this Order given the Holm oak is protected by an TPO the tree works can not be considered within this Section 211 notice. A sperate application for tree works for a tree protected by an TPO is required to be submitted to the Council for any proposed tree works to the Holm oak.

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • VIEWPOINT, LEE PARK, LONDON, SE3 9TN

    DC/18/106341 Submitted 13 Mar 2018 0m away

    Frontage with Lee Terrace: ONE Lime CROWN REDUCE by 2.5m from 10m to 7.5m at all compass points.

    Granted Trees 3 docs

In Lewisham

  • DC/26/145195 Granted

    8 LEE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 9RT

    REAR: ONE Robinia (TPO T5)(approx.ht.12m) POLLARD three main stems by approx.6m to ht.6m. Reason: safety retrenchement, extensive die back of canopy, Kretzschmaria deusta (Brittle Cinder wood-decay fungus) found at base of tree. The London Borough of Lewisham (Page Heath Estate no.5) Tree Preservation Order 1976. Informative A: huge thank you for managing the TPO tree to retain for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    27 Aug 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/145174 Awaiting decision

    KEMSLEY, LEWISHAM PARK, LONDON, SE13 6QW

    FRONT (to Lewisham High St): ONE Crab Apple (5240) Ht 2m FELL - (not in TPO). Reason: Dead tree - Following findings from a tree survey. Duty to replace dead tree in conservation area. REPLACEMENT PROPOSAL: We will replace the dead apple with another apple, so a like for like replacement. The whip will be 1-1.5m as you have requested. The tree will be protected with support from a stake, mulch will be added around the base and due to the size and girth of the tree, we will also provide a strimmer guard to go around the base of the tree to protect from any possible strimmer damage. See DC/26/144684 fro Two TPO trees; Copper Beech & False Acacia trees

    25 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

    7 Jul 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/145009 Awaiting decision

    CLARENDON HOTEL, 8-16 MONTPELIER ROW, LONDON, SE3 0RW

    REAR: ONE: Beech Tree ( T4) ( TPO T34 of TPO 1976 ) Height approx. 25+m. FELL to ground level. REASON: For health & safety reasons we request the tree be completely felled due to disease. The tree is in a private car park within the hotel boundry.The tree branches are incredibly fragile & prone to breakage.

    10 Aug 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/144989 Awaiting decision

    79 DACRE PARK, LONDON, SE13 5BX

    REAR: ONE: Cherry Tree (T1) Ht 6m. FELL to ground level. REASON: Dead tree. RFW Routine maintenance. FRONT: ONE: Cherry Tree (T2) CROWN REDUCTION by 2.5m from 12m to 9.5m. SPREAD by 2.5m from 6.5m to 4m. REASON: remove major deadwood. RFW Routine maintenance.

    6 Aug 2026 Trees