Planning application
DC/19/112826
94 ALBYN ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4ED
Proposal
REAR: ONE Laurel (T1) CROWN REDUCTION by 1.5m from 5.5m to 4m & LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 5.5m to 4m. Reason: to manage to appropriate size within the narrow rear garden. REAR: ONE Horse Chestnut (T2)(approx.ht.10-12m) FELL. Reason: large basal cavity, health and safety. Voluntary replacement is proposed with native species such as whitebeam or field maple. Informative: the offer of a voluntary replacement tree is greatly welcomed with thanks as trees at the ends of rear gardens frequently have the space to develop into the boroughs larger canopy trees which are important for urban forest ecosystem services and for climate change mitigation. The replacement tree will contribute to the railsides, which are designated as green corridor, and to the green rear outlook for nearby residents and pupils at the St Stephen's Primary School.
As published by the council, reference DC/19/112826
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Jun 2019
Received by Lewisham
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18 Jul 2019
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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3 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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DC/19/113589 Granted
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DC/26/143703 Granted
ST JOHNS RAILWAY STATION, ST JOHNS VALE, LONDON, SE8 4EW
FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T1)(ht.8-10m) FELL. Reason: dangerous leaning sycamore tree with dense ivy causing risk of falling and injuring public Location: St John's station car park. Informative A: apologies for delay in progressing the 6-wk notice received 16.4.26. Informative B: if possible please reduce the sycamore T1 to a safe height standing stem or high stump for habitat, biodiversity and ivy retention for wildlife benefits. Informative C: thank you for confirming your tree surgeon checked and found an active bird nest in the tree and works are delayed until after bird nesting season has ended. Informative D: replacement tree planting is encouraged, and it is understood this may be possible within enhancement works in early plans stage for the area with the St John's Society. Informative E: huge thank you for retaining the other nearby trees for amenity, wildlife, flood risk mitigation and to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative F: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
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DC/26/144839 Awaiting decision
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DC/26/144510 Granted
HABERDASHERS ASKES, TEMPLE GROVE FREE SCHOOL, PEPYS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5SF
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DC/26/144810 Awaiting decision
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DC/26/144733 Granted
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