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26 ST JOHN'S VALE, LONDON, SE8 4EN

Granted Lewisham DC/19/114742 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 (No.26): ONE Sycamore (T1)(approx.ht.9m, twin stemmed) FELL. Reason: previously topped resulting in wide spreading overshadowing branch regrowth, growing against boundary fence and roots causing broken paving in neighbouring garden. Informative: a replacement tree or large shrub in the rear garden would be greatly welcome and appreciated in view of the climate emergency and the importance of the urban forest canopy in providing ecosystem services. Trees, shrubs and hedges contribute to a green rear outlook, to climate change mitigation, provide wildlife habitats, reduce air pollution and storm water run-off, and benefit health and wellbeing.

As published by the council, reference DC/19/114742

Application record

Reference
DC/19/114742
Type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Status
Registered
Decision
Granted As published: Raise No Objection
Received
21 Nov 2019
Validated
30 Nov 2019
Decided
9 Jan 2020
Ward
Brockley
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
SE8 4EN

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 Nov 2019

    Received by Lewisham

  2. 30 Nov 2019

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 9 Jan 2020

    Decision issued: Raise No Objection

  4. 28 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Foxy Arboriculture Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in London

Active · incorporated 2021 · London

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Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Lewisham granted permission on 9 January 2020, 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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