Planning application
DC/20/115581
32 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3EE
Proposal
FRONT: ONE Lime (T1)(T12 in TPO)(ht.8-9m, low pollard) - FELL. Reason: subsidence issues, suitable replacement planting is proposed. The London Borough of Lewisham (2-54 Wood Vale) Tree Preservation Order 1976. Informative: the pollard lime contributes to public realm amenity and a replacement small tree will be required. With the applicant's insurance guidance of replacement tree height not exceeding 75% of distance from buildings, please submit your proposed replacement tree species and location.
As published by the council, reference DC/20/115581
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Feb 2020
Received by Lewisham
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13 Feb 2020
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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12 Jun 2020
Decision issued: Granted
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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DC/26/142828 Granted
30 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3EE
FRONT: ONE Lime (T1, TPO T11) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by up to 2.5m from 7m to approx. ht.4.5m, REDUCE SPREAD by 1.5m from 3.5m to 2m (and remove climbing rose from upper canopy - exempt works). Reason: general maintenance of previously pollarded tree. The London Borough of Lewisham (2-54 Wood Vale) Tree Preservation Order 1976. Informative A: huge thank you for retaining the lime tree and front garden side hedges for urban greening amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, flood mitigation and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change and in support of the road's name of Wood Vale. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
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DC/19/113719 Granted
20 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3EE
FRONT: TWO Lime (T1,T2) (T4,T5 in TPO) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 7m to 4m. REDUCE RADIUS by 3m from 4m to 1m. Reason: cyclical re-pollarding to near previous reduction points to retain within front garden setting and mitigate risk of failure from weak forks at prune points. The London Borough of Lewisham (2-54 Wood Vale) Tree Preservation Order 1976.
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DC/19/113718 Granted
18 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3EE
FRONT: FOUR Lime (T3,T4,T5,T6) (T3,T2,T1,T26 in TPO) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 7m to 4m, REDUCE RADIUS by 3m from 4m to 1m. Reason: cyclical pollarding to near previous reduction points to retain the trees within the front garden setting and mitigate risk of failure from weak forks at prune points. The London Borough of Lewisham (2-54 Wood Vale) Tree Preservation Order 1976.
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DC/19/113704 Granted
12 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3EE
REAR: ONE multi-stemmed Sycamore (X1)(ht.11m) FELL. Reason: Tree root induced clay shrinkage subsidence to rear element of adjacent property No.14 Wood Vale. Informative: Where a tree is on the boundary and is the joint responsibility of the applicant and the neighbour, or where consent is sought for trees on adjacent properties, any necessary agreements or permissions from the owner(s) need to be obtained before carrying out any tree work that may be permitted by the LPA. The cut off parts of the tree remain the owner's property and should be offered back.
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26/AP/1156 Awaiting decision
Flat A And Flat B 23 Wood Vale London Southwark SE23 3DS
Retention of the existing roof terrace arrangement at Flats A and B, 23 Wood Vale
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22/AP/3530 Granted
17-19 Wood Vale London Southwark SE23 3DS
Details of Condition 3 (material samples of all external facing materials), as required by planning permission 21/AP/2453 dated 20/10/2021 for -Change of use from a 15-unit HMO (Hostel) (Sui Generis) into 6 self-contained flats(C3 Use Class) including a rear two storey extension, (comprising 1x one bedroom flatand 1x three bedroom flat at Lower Ground Floor level, 2 x two bedroom flats at Ground Floor Level, and 2 x three bedroom maisonettes at First Floor Level and Second Floor Level).
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.