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GROUND FLOOR, 54 ST GERMAN'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1RX

Awaiting decision Lewisham DC/22/126165 Tree Preservation Order

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Proposal

ONE Horse Chestnut tree (T5) FELL Ht: 9mONE Oak tree - CROWN REDUCTION by 3m from 12m to 9m (The tree is of a size that would allow for a reduction without reducing the amenity) If we can secure felling of the horse chestnut imminently we can use the summer to continue to monitor any movement and if some persists in the right direction can then implement the oak tree work subject to speaking with the tree owners and LB Lewisham to ensure the communication channel is open and transparent. Mitigation Given the concern of local residents and tree loss we propose to remove the shrubbery behind the small wall adjacent to the footpath and plant 4 x new trees of extra heavy standard or 2 x semi mature trees (species to be agreed) in addition we will install a root deflector running the length of the wall with a return at each end. The provision of sizeable trees (at least 2) will provide an instant amenity value and will also provide a sustainable longevity for the tree scape along St Germans Road. All tree planting will have a three year after care programme. The species to be provided will be programmed for Autumn 2022.

As published by the council, reference DC/22/126165

Application record

Reference
DC/22/126165
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Registered
Received
29 Mar 2022
Validated
12 Apr 2022
Ward
Crofton Park
Postcode
SE23 1RX

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Mar 2022

    Received by Lewisham

  2. 12 Apr 2022

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 28 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 7 June 2022, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Lewisham took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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Southern Ecological Solutions Ltd Agent, registered in Cheshire

Active · incorporated 2007 · Cheshire

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Documents

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6 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Lewisham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Lewisham decided tree works applications in a median of 33 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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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