Planning application
DC/22/129573
2 BOYNE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AW
Proposal
REAR (fronting Lockmead Rd): ONE Sycamore (T1)(ht.11-12m, spread 5m) FELL and replace. Reason: deteriorating condition with basal decay, decay in branches which have fallen during storms, stem bark loss exposing inner wood and peeling bark, tree on raised ground above the public pavement, a parking space and adjacent small gardens, health and safety and light issues, to replace with an extra heavy standard birch and row of espalier fruit trees. Informative A: the replacement planting with an extra heavy nursery standard birch (Betula pendula), girth 14/16cm, fitted with irrigation bag to aid watering regime for successful establishment, a row of espalier trees, and timber retained as habitat log piles, as emails from applicant 12 January 2023 and agent 20 & 24 January 2023 for landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, wellbeing, wildlife and environmental benefits is greatly appreciated.
As published by the council, reference DC/22/129573
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Dec 2022
Received by Lewisham
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8 Dec 2022
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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27 Jan 2023
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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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/20/115299 Granted
36 BOYNE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AW
REAR: ONE Cherry (T1)(ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT & RADIUS by approx.1-2m on all compass points, CROWN THIN by 20%, Remove deadwood (exempt works). Reason: to retain within garden setting close to property, improve light, improve aesthetics.
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DC/20/115598 Granted
52 BOYNE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AW
REAR: ONE Silver Birch (T1)(ht.6.5m) FELL. Reason: tree is leaning, decayed above the first union in an unsustainable position in a narrow raised planting bed and is cracking the supporting retaining wall. REAR: Conifer Group (G1)(approx.ht.4-5m) REDUCE HEIGHT and RADIUS. Reason: previously unmanaged, trimming to form hedge group, retaining specimen tree with lateral branch reduction. Informative: Ownership (G1) ? it is understood the conifer group is within the ownership of the adjoining rear garden of 39 Caterham Road. The details and extent of the proposed tree works need to be agreed with, and the necessary permission obtained from, the tree owner prior to any works on G1 being carried out. See informative 4 below. Informative: Cypress - select reduction points to trim with care to avoid cutting into and exposing older brown stems which remain unsightly as they do not regrow green foliage.
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DC/19/114192 Granted
44 BOYNE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AW
FRONT: ONE Gleditsia (T1) CROWN REDUCE by max.2m from approx.ht.6-7m to approx.ht.4-5m to previous reduction points. Reason: to retain within the frontage space.
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DC/26/143730 Granted
41 CATERHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AP
REAR: ONE: Lime tree (T1) Ht 12m. Re-pollard by 7m to 5m from 12m. Reason : Repeat maintenance. Informative A: The sensitive management of trees in Lewisham 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/20/115617 Granted
37 CATERHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AP
Application for the construction of a dormer on the rear roof slopes of 37 Caterham Road, SE13 together with the installation of a rooflights on the front and rear roof slopes.
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DC/19/113962 Granted
5 CATERHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AP
The construction of a single storey rear extension at 5 Caterham Road SE13.
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.