Planning application
DC/19/115036
21 PAGODA GARDENS, LONDON, SE3 0UX
Proposal
REAR (in South House): ONE Oak (T10) (ht.17.5m) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 3m from 17.5m to 14.5m, RADIUS REDUCTION between 1.25m and 2.5m from 5.75m, 6m & 7m, to 4.5m on all compass points. REAR (in South House): ONE Ash (T9) (ht.16m) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 3m from 16m to 13m, RADIUS REDUCTION by 1.25m and 2.5m from 5.75m and 7m on S & E compass points to 4.5m. It is noted that the pruning of Ash trees T7 and T8 is included as part of planning consent DC/18/107098. Informative: It is with thanks and appreciation that the trees are being retained with crown reduction and wall repairs to accommodate root growth. High regard is being shown for urban forest green infrastructure where buildings and structures have been constructed within root protection areas.
As published by the council, reference DC/19/115036
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Dec 2019
Received by Lewisham
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9 Jan 2020
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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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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DC/19/114025 Granted
24 PAGODA GARDENS, LONDON, SE3 0UX
The construction of a replacement single storey extension with patio to the rear of 24 Pagoda Gardens, SE3, together with the construction of a timber cladded bin storage to the front garden and installation of replacement composite powder coated aluminium/timber windows and front door.
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DC/19/113000 Granted
4 THE CLOSE, HEATH LANE, LONDON, SE3 0UR
Revised specification agreed 15/08/2019: Frontage vegetation between steps, 4 The Close and 3 Heath Lane driveway: FRONT: ONE Holly T28 CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 6m to 5m & LIFT to 3m above ground level. Reason: to retain as standard tree in hedge FRONT: ONE Holly T29 CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 8m to 6m & LIFT to 3m above ground level. Remove low side branch at approx.1m above ground level on W compass point (house side). Reason: to retain as standard tree in hedge and reduce overhanging foliage and shade to house. FRONT: multi-stemmed, approx. FIVE Holly (T1), TWO elder (T2) REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.2-3m from approx.ht.5m to approx.ht.2-3m, REDUCE RADIUS each side by approx.0.5m. Reason: maintenance as boundary hedge. Frontage between steps and parking/bin area, 4 The Close: FRONT: ONE Holly (T30)(ht.6m) FELL. Reason: close proximity to house FRONT: ONE Cherry (T31) - CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 8m to 5m & REDUCE RADIUS by 0.5m from 3.5m to 3m. Remove climbing Jasmine (exempt works). Reason: to retain as small tree within front garden. Informative: it is noted with thanks that the original proposals have been amended to retain the frontage vegetation as a boundary hedge with small trees to continue the visual amenity to Heath Lane while providing improved light and space to the property access and front garden.
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DC/26/143243 Granted
3 ELIOT VALE, LONDON, SE3 0UU
REAR: THREE Beech trees (T1, T2, T3) HEIGHT REDUCTION Ht by 4m from 22m to 18m. REMOVAL of 3 crossover branches at the bottom of each tree by approx 3m from 13m to 10m. REASON: Grown too tall, have long over hanging branches and branches are growing into each other competing with each other for light and water. This is effecting the health of the trees and garden beneath.. The trees make the garden very dark during the summer months making growing plants and the lawn very difficult. One of the trees also overhangs Pagoda Gardens footpath & road. All 3 trees overhang our neighbouring propoerty and they have asked us to apply to do wires in these trees to reduce the effect on their garden too. Informative A: The sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change. Informative B: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.
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DC/23/130190 Withdrawn
NORTH HOUSE, ELIOT VALE, LONDON, SE3 0UU
Conifer 1: (see photo 1) Ht: 13m HEIGHT REDUCTION of up to 0.5 metres from 13m to 12.5m, LATERAL REDUCTION of up to 0.5m metre from 2.2m to 1.7m, dead wood removal. Conifer 2: (left tree in photo 2) Ht: 16m, HEIGHT REDUCTION of up to 3.5 metres, from 16m to 12.5m, LATERAL REDUCTION of 1m from 4.2m to 3.2m, dead wood removal. Conifer 3: (right tree on photo 2) Ht: 14.5m HEIGHT REDUCTION of up to 2 metres from 14.5m to 12.5m, LATERAL REDUCTION of up to 0.5metre from 2.2m to 1.7m, dead wood removal. Intention is to have all trees at equal height and reduce width to prevent overhang to adjacent buildings. Thank you for your advice on how to amend the application.
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DC/23/130086 Granted
NORTH HOUSE, ELIOT VALE, LONDON, SE3 0UU
REAR: ONE Conifer (T1)(ht.13m) REDUCE HEIGHT by 0.5m to ht.12.5m, LATERAL REDUCE by 0.5m from 2.2m to 1.7m, remove deadwood. ONE Conifer (T2)(ht.16m) REDUCE HEIGHT by 3.5m to ht.12.5m, LATERAL REDUCE by 1m from 4.2m to 3.2m, remove deadwood. ONE Conifer (T3)(ht:14.5m) REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to ht.12.5m, LATERAL REDUCE by 0.5m from 2.2m to 1.7m, remove deadwood. Reason: to have all trees at equal height and reduce width to prevent overhang to adjacent buildings, improve general aesthetic and health of the trees. Informative A: the sensitive management of the trees for landscape amenity of Blackheath conservation area, urban forest canopy/urban greening, wellbeing, wildlife, environmental benefits and to mitigate the climate and biodiversity emergencies is greatly appreciated. Informative B: please use cut branches and deadwood 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, wildlife habitat, plants for pollinators, improve air quality.
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DC/22/129568 Granted
6 ELIOT VALE, LONDON, SE3 0UU
The replacement of the windows to the side and rear elevation of the existing extension with enlarged double-glazed steel Crittall-style units, the replacement of a door to the lower ground floor front elevation, and the installation of additional PV panels to the roof of the side extension at 6 Eliot Vale, SE3
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In Lewisham
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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/26/144810 Awaiting decision
41 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BU
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DC/26/144733 Granted
GARDEN FLAT, 71 KITTO ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TN
T1 - Acacia - crown reduce 9m in height. Reduce height by 1.5m from 9m to 7.5m. Reduce laterals by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m on all compass points. A semi-mature Acacia situated on the boundary of the garden. The crown reduction will manage the tree's size in relation to the adjacent properties and boundary, reduce end-weight on the lateral limbs and maintain a balanced, proportionate crown while retaining the tree as an amenity feature. T2 - Elm - crown reduce 7m in height. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m. Reduce laterals by 1m from 4m to 3m on all compass points. A semi-mature Elm on the boundary of the garden. The reduction will keep the tree in proportion to its position, reduce end-weight on the lateral growth and manage encroachment towards the neighbouring gardens, retaining the tree in good condition. T3 - Indian bean tree - crown reduce 7m in height. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m. Reduce laterals by 1m from 4m to 3m on all compass points. A semi-mature Indian bean tree (Catalpa) on the boundary of the garden. The reduction will manage the tree's size and spread in relation to the surrounding gardens, reduce end-weight on the lateral growth and maintain a balanced, proportionate crown.