Planning application
DC/22/129705
CASTLEBAR, 46 SYDENHAM HILL, LONDON, SE26 6LU
Proposal
REAR: Young Yew trees (G1)(ht.6-7m, r.2.5m) HEIGHT REDUCE by approx.2-3m to ht.4m (approx.0.5m above annex roof height), LATERAL REDUCE by 1m to r.1.5m to retain green boundary screen. REAR: Bay and Holly trees (G2)(ht.7m) HEIGHT REDUCE by 2.5m to ht.4.5m, to match lowest limb on the single stem Sycamore (T3) to the left of the Horse Chestnut (T4), including the Holly on the main building side of the large Horse Chestnut (T4) REAR SIDE: ONE Sycamore (T3)(ht.14m) Remove any deadwood and the stem laying at the base. REAR SIDE: ONE Horse Chestnut (T4)(ht.15m) LATERAL REDUCE one branch with fault by 4m from r.8m to r.4m on east compass point (left hand side) and remove crossing limb in the crown, as marked image. Informative A: the sensitive retention and management of trees at Castlebar for landscape amenity, urban forest canopy to mitigate climate change, wellbeing, wildlife and environmental benefits is greatly appreciated. Informative B: please retain timber on site to create habitat wood piles, bury logs vertically in the ground 'Giants Causeway style' for stag beetle habitat, and/or lay cut branches between stakes as linear '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, enhance wildlife habitat, provide plants for pollinators, improve air quality.
As published by the council, reference DC/22/129705
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Dec 2022
Received by Lewisham
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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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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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26/AP/1669 Awaiting decision
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26/AP/2041 Awaiting decision
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DC/19/115007 Granted
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DC/19/114752 Granted
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DC/26/144885 Awaiting decision
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DC/26/144839 Awaiting decision
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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.