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4 THE CLOSE, HEATH LANE, LONDON, SE3 0UR

Granted Lewisham DC/19/112060 Trees in Conservation Areas

Works: Trees Small domestic

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

Proposal

REAR: ONE Oak (T1) Remove lowest branch on SW compass point, back to stem (overhanging neighbouring property/shed in Pagoda Gardens) REAR: TWO Oak (2xT2) FELL (approx.ht.8-10m, leaning over rear boundary, suppressed by mature oaks) REAR: TWO Oak (T3,T4) FELL (approx.ht.8-10m, poor ivy covered specimens, suppressed by mature oaks) Informative: It is noted with thanks that the applicant is retaining the area for wildlife and will be replanting the understorey. A mixed layered woodland habitat including native species is important for wildlife and provides low level screening and privacy between properties. Retaining logs and dead standing timber provides additional wildlife habitats for biodiversity.

As published by the council, reference DC/19/112060

Application record

Reference
DC/19/112060
Type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Status
Permitted
Decision
Raise No Objection
Received
26 Apr 2019
Validated
26 Apr 2019
Decided
30 May 2019
Ward
Blackheath
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
SE3 0UR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Lewisham register

This site has had 2 applications since 2019: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • DC/19/113000 Granted

    4 THE CLOSE, HEATH LANE, LONDON, SE3 0UR

    Revised specification agreed 15/08/2019: Frontage vegetation between steps, 4 The Close and 3 Heath Lane driveway: FRONT: ONE Holly T28 CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 6m to 5m & LIFT to 3m above ground level. Reason: to retain as standard tree in hedge FRONT: ONE Holly T29 CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 8m to 6m & LIFT to 3m above ground level. Remove low side branch at approx.1m above ground level on W compass point (house side). Reason: to retain as standard tree in hedge and reduce overhanging foliage and shade to house. FRONT: multi-stemmed, approx. FIVE Holly (T1), TWO elder (T2) REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.2-3m from approx.ht.5m to approx.ht.2-3m, REDUCE RADIUS each side by approx.0.5m. Reason: maintenance as boundary hedge. Frontage between steps and parking/bin area, 4 The Close: FRONT: ONE Holly (T30)(ht.6m) FELL. Reason: close proximity to house FRONT: ONE Cherry (T31) - CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 8m to 5m & REDUCE RADIUS by 0.5m from 3.5m to 3m. Remove climbing Jasmine (exempt works). Reason: to retain as small tree within front garden. Informative: it is noted with thanks that the original proposals have been amended to retain the frontage vegetation as a boundary hedge with small trees to continue the visual amenity to Heath Lane while providing improved light and space to the property access and front garden.

    Decided 15 Aug 2019 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 26 Apr 2019

    Received by Lewisham

  2. 30 May 2019

    Decision issued: Raise No Objection

  3. 30 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor

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9 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Lewisham granted permission on 30 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.

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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    DC/19/113000 Submitted 9 Jul 2019 0m away

    Revised specification agreed 15/08/2019: Frontage vegetation between steps, 4 The Close and 3 Heath Lane driveway: FRONT: ONE Holly T28 CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 6m to 5m & LIFT to 3m above ground level. Reason: to retain as standard tree in hedge FRONT: ONE Holly T29 CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 8m to 6m & LIFT to 3m above ground level. Remove low side branch at approx.1m above ground level on W compass point (house side). Reason: to retain as standard tree in hedge and reduce overhanging foliage and shade to house. FRONT: multi-stemmed, approx. FIVE Holly (T1), TWO elder (T2) REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.2-3m from approx.ht.5m to approx.ht.2-3m, REDUCE RADIUS each side by approx.0.5m. Reason: maintenance as boundary hedge. Frontage between steps and parking/bin area, 4 The Close: FRONT: ONE Holly (T30)(ht.6m) FELL. Reason: close proximity to house FRONT: ONE Cherry (T31) - CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 8m to 5m & REDUCE RADIUS by 0.5m from 3.5m to 3m. Remove climbing Jasmine (exempt works). Reason: to retain as small tree within front garden. Informative: it is noted with thanks that the original proposals have been amended to retain the frontage vegetation as a boundary hedge with small trees to continue the visual amenity to Heath Lane while providing improved light and space to the property access and front garden.

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