Planning application
DC/19/114768
76 ST JOSEPH'S VALE, LONDON, SE3 0XG
Proposal
Rear: Six Sycamore Reduce Height and/or Radius - amended tree works agreed 22/01/2020 (not fell): Rear: ONE Sycamore (T1 on plan)(T1 in submitted photographs) (approx.ht.12m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.4m and RADIUS by approx.4-5m on E compass point to appropriate prune points. Reason: one-side canopy, squirrel damage, cavities and over-extended laterals. Rear: ONE Sycamore (T2 on plan)(T2 in submitted photographs) (approx.ht.7m) REDUCE RADIUS by approx.4-5m to appropriate prune points on E compass point. Reduce ivy within canopy (exempt works). Reason: previously topped, over-extended laterals lodged on branches of T1. Rear: ONE Sycamore (T3 on plan)(T4 in submitted photographs) (approx.ht.10m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.2m to appropriate prune points. Reduce ivy within canopy (exempt works). Reason: narrow canopy, heavy with ivy. Rear: ONE Sycamore (T4 on plan)(T5 in submitted photographs) (approx.ht.11m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.3-4m to appropriate prune points. Reason: squirrel damage, dead wood and hanging dead branches. Rear: ONE Sycamore (T5 on plan)(T6 in submitted photographs) (approx.ht.8m) REDUCE RADIUS by approx.2m. on E compass point. Reduce ivy within canopy (exempt works). Reason: previously topped and over-extended lateral lodged on adjacent tree (in garden No.75). Rear: ONE Sycamore (T6 on plan)(T7 in submitted photographs) (approx.ht.12-14m) REDUCE ONE LATERAL BRANCH by approx.2-3m on E compass point to appropriate prune points. Reason: over-extended lateral, to reduce shade to garden. The London Borough of Lewisham (Heath Lane) Tree Preservation Order 1973 Original Superseded specification: REAR: SIX Sycamore (T1-T6) (within G9 in TPO) FELL. Reason: excessive shading and low amenity value, garden to be re-designed to enhance aesthetic and habitat value. Replacement planting is proposed with two or three nursery heavy standard trees.
As published by the council, reference DC/19/114768
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Nov 2019
Received by Lewisham
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28 Nov 2019
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jan 2020
Decision issued: Granted
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28 Jul 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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