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13 THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TQ

Granted Lewisham DC/19/112469 Trees in Conservation Areas

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

FRONT: ONE Lime (T1)(approx.ht.14-15m, located in front garden no.15 The Glebe) LATERAL REDUCTION by approx.3m of large side branch to appropriate prune points. Reason: overhanging from no 15 towards property no 13 The Glebe. FRONT/SIDE: ONE Holly (T2)(approx.ht.8m, located in side garden no.15 The Glebe) FELL. Reason: poor condition from historic ivy growth. REAR: ONE Goat willow (T3)(multi-stemmed, approx.ht 6-7m, located in rear garden no.11 The Glebe) LATERAL REDUCTION by approx.2-3m to boundary. Reason: repeat maintenance of overhang from no.11 The Glebe Informative: Where a tree is on the boundary and is the joint responsibility of the applicant and the neighbour, or where consent is sought for trees on adjacent properties, any necessary agreements or permissions from the owner(s) need to be obtained before carrying out any tree work that may be permitted by the LPA.

As published by the council, reference DC/19/112469

Application record

Reference
DC/19/112469
Type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Status
Permitted
Decision
Raise No Objection
Received
29 May 2019
Validated
30 May 2019
Decided
10 Jul 2019
Ward
Blackheath
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
SE3 9TQ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 May 2019

    Received by Lewisham

  2. 30 May 2019

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 10 Jul 2019

    Decision issued: Raise No Objection

  4. 20 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor

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What this grant of permission means

Lewisham granted permission on 10 July 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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