Planning application
90 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3ED
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
REAR: ONE Weeping Willow (T1) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2-2.5m from approx.ht.10m to approx.ht. 8m, REDUCE RADIUS by 2-2.5m from 9m to 6.5-7m, CROWN THIN by 25-30% (maintenance to retain the natural weeping character while reducing height and width). Informative: The London Borough of Lewisham 90 Wood Vale London SE23 Tree Preservation Order 2004 - regarding the Holm oak T1 in TPO at the front of the property, records show this was granted consent to fell within DC/08/070009, subject to a replacement tree being planted. A replacement smaller species tree would be appreciated for visual amenity and ecosystem services which trees provide to reduce air pollution, for climate change mitigation, wildlife and health and well being.
As published by the council, reference DC/19/111711
Application record
- Reference
- DC/19/111711
- Type
- Trees in Conservation Areas
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Raise No Objection
- Received
- 2 Apr 2019
- Validated
- 9 Apr 2019
- Decided
- 16 May 2019
- Ward
- Forest Hill
- Parish
- Does NOT need to go to BCAP
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- SE23 3ED
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lewisham register
This site has had 6 applications since 2019: 6 approved, 0 refused.
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DC/26/143350 Granted
90 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3ED
An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/25/141507) dated 12 December 2025, in order to allow:- the construction of the bike store on a shallow concrete base, while retaining the approved mini-pile foundations for the refuse store area at 90 Wood Vale SE23.
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DC/26/143022 Granted
90 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3ED
REAR: ONE Hawthorn (T1)(ht.4m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2.2m to ht.1.8m. Reason: remove dead stems, reduce remaining stems to 0.5m below previous reduction points as marked image. REAR: TWO Plum (T2-T3)(ht.6m) FELL. Reason: T2 has severe basal decay. T3 is not mature but is in the wrong place. REAR: ONE Apple (T4)(ht.4m) FELL. Reason: remove for relandscaping. REAR: ONE Oak (T5)(ht.10m) CROWN REDUCE HIGHT by 3m to ht.7m, REDUCE SPREAD by 2.1m from 7.0m to 4.9m as marked image. Reason: tree is getting too large, pre-emptive to prevent insurance companies from condemning the tree in the future. REAR: ONE Goat Willow (T6)(ht.8m) FELL. Reason: encroaching on lawn area. REAR: ONE Goat Willow (T7)(ht.8m) LATERAL REDUCE, by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m and CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level, on S/SE/SW compass. Reason: reduce lower branches to main trunk as encroaching lawn area. REAR: ONE Pear (T8) (ht.12m) FELL. Reason: old tree with large amounts of deadwood in the crown. Although a very special specimen, it may not be retainable and seems to be in decline. REAR: ONE Weeping Willow (T9)(ht.7m) RE-POLLARD by 2.5m to ht.4.5m, REDUCE SPREAD by 1.5m from 7.5m to 6m to previous pruning points. Reason: routine maintenance, pollarded 3-4 years ago ref DC/23/129883 (white rot trunk decay in one stem). Informative A: huge thank you for retaining 4x trees. Retaining pear (T8) is encouraged as it is an old tree with much amenity and biodiversity value. Informative B: the new tree planting is welcome and planting native trees is encouraged at the end of the garden by the nature trail for wildlife habitat and biodiversity species such as wild cherry, silver birch, hazel, holly, elder, goat willow, hawthorn, field maple, alder buckthorn, purging buckthorn, wild privet, honeysuckle. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
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DC/25/141507 Granted
90 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3ED
Construction of cycle and refuse store, together with the installation of gravel paths, and other associated landscaping works in the front garden of 90 Wood Vale SE23.
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DC/23/129957 Granted
90 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3ED
FRONT: THREE Pleached Horse Chestnuts (T1) (ht:5m, spread:3.5m) RE-POLLARD higher growth to previous pruning points at approx.ht.3.5m. Reason: routine maintenance of 'hedge on legs'. REAR: ONE Golden Willow (T2) (ht.13m, spread:7.7m) RE-POLLARD to ht.6.5m, and reshape. Reason: Tree is very rotten (white rot), health and safety concerns due to potential limb failure, casts excessive shade over the patio. (repeat of notice for same tree, weeping willow T1, ref DC/23/129883). REAR: ONE Dead Pear (T3) (ht:4.5m) FELL. Duty to replace applies. REAR: ONE Dead Pear (T4) (ht:5m) FELL. Duty to replace applies. REAR: ONE Leaning Plum (T5) (ht:6.5m, spread:2.5m) CROWN REDUCE by approx.2m to ht.4m. Reason: to mitigate lean. Informative A: the sensitive management of the front pleached trees for streetscape amenity, and rear trees for urban forest canopy/urban greening, wellbeing, wildlife, environmental benefits beside the Horniman Gardens nature trail along the disused railway to the rear is greatly appreciated. Informative B: please retain timber lying on site to create habitat wood piles, bury logs vertically in the ground 'Giants Causeway style' for stag beetle habitat, and lay cut branches between stakes as a 'dead hedge' for linear wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative C: please plant replacement pear or crab apple trees or similar. Duty to replace applies if a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead or presents a risk of serious harm: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121.
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DC/19/114323 Granted
90 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3ED
REAR: ONE Pear (T4) FELL. Reason: poor specimen REAR: ONE Pear (T6) FELL. Reason: poor specimen REAR: ONE Goat Willow (T16) CROWN LIFT by 2m. Reason: general maintenance. It is noted with thanks that voluntary replacement new trees are to be planted.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Apr 2019
Received by Lewisham
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9 Apr 2019
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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16 May 2019
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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25 Sep 2026
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Lewisham granted permission on 16 May 2019, 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.
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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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90 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3ED
An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/25/141507) dated 12 December 2025, in order to allow:- the construction of the bike store on a shallow concrete base, while retaining the approved mini-pile foundations for the refuse store area at 90 Wood Vale SE23.
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90 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3ED
FRONT: THREE Pleached Horse Chestnuts (T1) (ht:5m, spread:3.5m) RE-POLLARD higher growth to previous pruning points at approx.ht.3.5m. Reason: routine maintenance of 'hedge on legs'. REAR: ONE Golden Willow (T2) (ht.13m, spread:7.7m) RE-POLLARD to ht.6.5m, and reshape. Reason: Tree is very rotten (white rot), health and safety concerns due to potential limb failure, casts excessive shade over the patio. (repeat of notice for same tree, weeping willow T1, ref DC/23/129883). REAR: ONE Dead Pear (T3) (ht:4.5m) FELL. Duty to replace applies. REAR: ONE Dead Pear (T4) (ht:5m) FELL. Duty to replace applies. REAR: ONE Leaning Plum (T5) (ht:6.5m, spread:2.5m) CROWN REDUCE by approx.2m to ht.4m. Reason: to mitigate lean. Informative A: the sensitive management of the front pleached trees for streetscape amenity, and rear trees for urban forest canopy/urban greening, wellbeing, wildlife, environmental benefits beside the Horniman Gardens nature trail along the disused railway to the rear is greatly appreciated. Informative B: please retain timber lying on site to create habitat wood piles, bury logs vertically in the ground 'Giants Causeway style' for stag beetle habitat, and lay cut branches between stakes as a 'dead hedge' for linear wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative C: please plant replacement pear or crab apple trees or similar. Duty to replace applies if a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead or presents a risk of serious harm: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121.
Granted Trees 10 docs -
92 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3ED
FRONT: Horse chestnut (T1, T14 in TPO)(ht.5m, pollard) FELL and replace with a Judas Tree (instead of birch, agreed by applicant 30/03/2020). Reason: the heavily pollarded horse chestnut has been in decline for several years with few or no shoots in recent years. The London Borough of Lewisham (58 - 148 Wood Vale) Tree Preservation Order, 1976
Granted Trees 10 docs -
90 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3ED
REAR: ONE Pear (T4) FELL. Reason: poor specimen REAR: ONE Pear (T6) FELL. Reason: poor specimen REAR: ONE Goat Willow (T16) CROWN LIFT by 2m. Reason: general maintenance. It is noted with thanks that voluntary replacement new trees are to be planted.
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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
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DC/26/144620 Granted
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DC/26/144984 Granted
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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
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