Planning application
DC/19/114315
ALDER HOUSE, BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1TT
Proposal
REAR: ONE Ash (T1)(ht.7m) FELL. Reason: Self-sown, close to cypress REAR: ONE Sycamore (T2)(ht.8m) CROWN THIN by 20%. Reason: improve light REAR: ONE Willow (T3)(ht.9m) CROWN LIFT to 5m, Remove ONE small Holly at base growing up through crown. Reason: to give clearance and space. SIDE: ONE Self-sown Ash (T4)(ht.6m) FELL. Reason: close to building SIDE: THREE Ash (T5)(ht.7m,8m,9m) FELL. Reason: fire damaged stems, Self-Sown
As published by the council, reference DC/19/114315
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Oct 2019
Received by Lewisham
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21 Nov 2019
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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/20/115197 Granted
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DC/19/113069 Granted
90-92 TRESSILLIAN ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1YD
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DC/19/112777 Granted
65 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1TS
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DC/23/129959 Granted
66 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1TS
FRONT: ONE False Acacia (T1) (ht:13m, spread:7.2m) RE-POLLARD by approx.3-4m to 1m below previous pruning points. Reason: very close to house, excess shading FRONT: ONE Cherry (T2) (ht:8m, spread: 5m) LATERAL REDUCE by approx.1m, CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above footpath. Reason: pavement clearance, leaning, growing into neighbouring garden. FRONT: ONE Lilac (T3) (ht:4.5m) Remove basal shoots. Reason: overgrown on path and into neighbouring garden REAR: ONE Neighbouring Ash (T4)(ht.10-12m) LATERAL REDUCE by approx.2m to appropriate growth point(s) near boundary. Informative A: the sensitive management of the trees for landscape amenity, urban forest canopy to mitigate climate change, wellbeing, environmental and wildlife benefits is greatly appreciated. Informative B: where possible please use cut branches in the garden to create habitat wood piles, and/ or a 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: please continue to plant trees, shrubs, hedges, climbers, perennials, bulbs and groundcover for varied garden landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, enhance wildlife habitat, provide plants for pollinators, improve air quality.
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DC/26/143652 Granted
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DC/26/144885 Awaiting decision
22 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5BD
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DC/26/144839 Awaiting decision
LAND AT THE CORNER OF PERRY VALE AND, DACRES ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2XW
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DC/26/144510 Granted
HABERDASHERS ASKES, TEMPLE GROVE FREE SCHOOL, PEPYS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5SF
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DC/26/144733 Granted
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