Planning application
DC/20/115284
14 SHEARMAN ROAD, LONDON, SE3 9HX
Proposal
FRONT: ONE Norway Maple (T1)(T25 in TPO)(ht.13m, r.7m) FELL and replace with suitable specimen to mitigate the loss of the maple and maintain visual amenity. Reason: concern regarding proximity to highway, slight trunk lean on N compass point (towards road), historic bark loss and stem crack on W compass point, exposed roots with surface damage in grass surrounds, vehicle wound to underside of lowest branch on N compass point, resulting in the tree having reduced public amenity value. The London Borough of Lewisham (Page Heath Estate No.11) Tree Preservation Order 1973
As published by the council, reference DC/20/115284
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jan 2020
Received by Lewisham
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5 Mar 2020
Decision issued: Part Refuse Part Grant Application
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What happens at appeal
The process from here
This application is at appeal, which passes the decision from the council to the national planning inspectorate, or in Scotland usually to a local review body first. The appeal considers the scheme afresh against the same policies.
Anyone who commented on the original application is normally notified and can comment again within the appeal deadline. Appeal decisions take months rather than weeks, and the outcome replaces the council's decision.
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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DC/22/129700 Withdrawn
14 SHEARMAN ROAD, LONDON, SE3 9HX
FRONT ONE Norway Maple tree(T1)(T25 in TPO)(ht. 13m) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 5m from 12m to 8m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 7m to 4m, CROWN THIN by 15% Reason: To promote lower, thicker canopy and improve tree health. Reduce to previous pruning points, as marked on attached images
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DC/20/115338 Granted
36 LEE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 9RU
FRONT: ONE Horse Chestnut (T8 in TPO)(ht.22m, multi-stemmed from 3-4m) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 4m from 22m to 18m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 2-4m from 10-11m to 7-9m on E compass point (roadside) and LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 10-11m to 8-9m on W compass point house side, CROWN LIFT to 6m over the road & 4m over driveway. Remove deadwood (exempt works). Reason: routine maintenance of mature tree beside highway, to mitigate suspected basal fungal decay by bracket fungus Ulmarius rigidoporus by reducing canopy, provide clearance to highway and drive, balance asymmetrical crown while retaining visual amenity. The London Borough of Lewisham (Page Heath Estate No.10) Tree Preservation Order 1976
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DC/20/115337 Granted
34 LEE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 9RU
FRONT: ONE Copper Beech (T9 in TPO)(ht.23m) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m from 23m to 21m, RADIUS REDUCTION by max.3m from 8m to 5m, CROWN LIFT to 6m over road. Reason: to maintain the tree size, balance crown, provide highway clearance. The London Borough of Lewisham (Page Heath Estate No.10) Tree Preservation Order 1976
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DC/19/113187 Granted
LYNDENHURST, 32 LEE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 9RY
FRONT: TWO LIME (T1 &T2)(T2 in TPO) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.3m from approx.ht.17m to approx.14m and REDUCE RADIUS by approx.2-3m from approx.4-5m to 2-3m to previous prune points. CROWN THIN by 20-25%. Remove deadwood (exempt works). Reason: repeat maintenance, beside highway. The London Borough of Lewisham (Page Heath Estate No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1976 Informative: if possible the tree works to be carried out after leaf fall to enable invertebrates to complete their life cycles, such as the Lime Hawkmoth whose caterpillars move to the ground in autumn in search of a place to hibernate as a chrysalis just below the soil surface.
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DC/19/113938 Withdrawn
42C LEE PARK, LONDON, SE3 9HZ
FRONT: ONE Maple (T1)(T14 in TPO) FELL. Replacement tree proposed. Reason: subsidence issues, cracks to carport single brick wall and concrete driveway. The London Borough of Lewisham (Page Heath Estate No.7) Tree Preservation Order 1976.
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21/1325/CP Granted
79 LEE ROAD, LEWISHAM, LONDON, SE3 9EN
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for the construction of a porch outside an external door (amended).
Other trees applications
In Lewisham
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DC/26/144885 Awaiting decision
22 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5BD
REAR: ONE Lime (T1)(approx.ht.18m) POLLARD to ht.12m. Reason: health & safety, extensive decay cavity in main leader. REAR: ONE Lime (T2)(approx.ht.18m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.5-6m to ht.12-13m, LATERAL REDUCE by up to 5m, maintaining natural shape where possible. Reason: extensive decay at branch fork. The very urgent works are planned for 3 August 2026. Stems of T1 & T2 originate from same rootball, on raised ground boundary adjacent to no.3 Purelake Mews to the rear (off Marischal Road), decay issues hidden by extensive ivy growth, and discovered when crown lift undertaken re 6-wk notice DC/26/144402.
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DC/26/144839 Awaiting decision
LAND AT THE CORNER OF PERRY VALE AND, DACRES ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2XW
5 DAY NOTICE FOR FRONT: ONE Dead Maple tree TPO tree ( T1) Ht approx 9m FELL. REASON: Tree appears to have been dead for some time and is covered by dense ivy, which is also intertwined with the adjacent ash tree. REPLANTING PROPOSAL: I would like to suggest either a Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) or Japanese Pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum). However, I would be happy to agree an alternative species if the Tree Section would prefer something else. TPO LAND OPPOSITE THE FRONT GARDENS OF 88-96 PERRY VALE DC/17/103305
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DC/26/144510 Granted
HABERDASHERS ASKES, TEMPLE GROVE FREE SCHOOL, PEPYS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5SF
REAR: ONE Cherry (T2)(ht.4m) FELL to 1m stump. Reason: supressed by adjacent tree, crown 80% dead. REAR: ONE Oak (T3)(ht.10m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m from 8m to 6m. Reason: clearance from building. REAR: ONE dead Box Elder (T4)(ht.2.5m) FELL to 1m high stump. Reason: dead, ivy clad, duty to replace applies. REAR: ONE dead Maple (T6)(ht.3.4m) FELL. Reason: to allow new fence to be installed, duty to replace applies. REAR: ONE dead Elm (T14)(ht.7m) FELL to 1m high stump. Reason: dead, ivy clad, duty to replace applies. Tree works planned for 5/6 August 2026 during school holidays. Replacement tree planting under duty to replace, as agents email dated 13 July 2026 to be: 3x replacement trees, mixed species, selected from oak, elm, field maple, cherry, planted within the southern boundary woodland area where T4 & T6 are currently sited, the trees will be staked, tied, with bark mulch surround with frequent watering maintenance by facilities manager to ensure trees survive and thrive. Informative A: the landowner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species when a tree is removed in a conservation area because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm. Ref. Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance, para 121; Section 213 of Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). Informative B: huge thanks for planting 3x replacement trees to maintain the treed southern boundary, for the treed setting of the pupils garden and thanks also for retaining the other trees for tree amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
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DC/26/144810 Awaiting decision
41 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BU
REAR: ONE Apple (T1)(ht.4m) FELL. Reason: Large over-extended stem cracked out and hanging, blocking residents access to rear garden, tree in state of advanced decay, unbalanced crown, remaining 2 large stems also likely to collapse. Duty to replace applies.
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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.