Planning application
FLAT A, 5-6 ALBION VILLAS ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4DB
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
FRONT: ONE Hawthorn (T3, T29 in TPO)(ht.6m, spread 3m) FELL. Reason: Dead with ivy, replacement tree required. FRONT: ONE Ash (T8, T30 in TPO)(ht.12m, spread 6m) Remove dead Ivy from crown. Reason: to improve the appearance of the tree (exempt works). FRONT: ONE Lime (T10, T28 in TPO)(ht.10m, spread 5m) Remove four small basal epicormic stems, remove dead Ivy from crown. Reason: to improve the appearance of the tree. FRONT: ONE Lime (T11, T28 in TPO) (ht.10m, spread 5m) Remove dead main stem retaining three basal epicormic stems. Reason: health & safety, to regenerate the TPO lime from remaining basal epicormic stems. FRONT: ONE Hornbeam (T12, T27 in TPO)(ht.10m, spread 5m) Remove 2x sycamore stems and basal epicormic stem leaning on metal post. Reason: remove self-sown sycamores to benefit growth of TPO Hornbeam. FRONT: ONE Lime (T13, T28 in TPO)(ht.11m, spread 5m) Remove dead main stem and second largest basal epicormic crossing larger basal epicormic, retain 2x basal epicormics. Reason: health & safety and to regenerate the TPO lime from remaining basal epicormic stems. FRONT: ONE Lime (T14, T28 in TPO)(ht.10m, spread 5m) LATERAL REDUCE by 1m on S compass point by roadside lamp, remove dead epicormic stem and two basal epicormics closest to the road, CROWN THIN 10% removing crossing and rubbing branches only. Reason: health & safety and to regenerate TPO lime from remaining basal epicormics. The London Borough of Lewisham (Albion Villas Road and Redberry Grove) Tree Preservation Order 1974 Informative A: the sensitive management of the front TPO trees including management of epicormic regrowth is greatly appreciated to retain and regenerate the TPO trees to maintain the treed character and amenity of Albion Villas and the setting of the property. Informative B: a replacement tree is required for (T3, T29 in TPO) see condition 2 below. Informative C: please retain safe standing dead timber or use on site to create habitat wood piles, and lay cut branches between stakes as a linear 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity.
As published by the council, reference DC/23/130455
Application record
- Reference
- DC/23/130455
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Registered
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 9 Dec 2022
- Validated
- 12 Jan 2023
- Decided
- 24 Feb 2023
- Ward
- Forest Hill
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- SE26 4DB
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lewisham register
This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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DC/22/129601 Granted
FLAT A, 5-6 ALBION VILLAS ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4DB
FRONT: ONE Ash (T1)(ht.8m,spread 4m) FELL. Reason: causing damage to adjacent retaining wall and fencing. FRONT: ONE Pear (T2)(ht.6.5m, spread 3m) PART FELL PART RETAIN. Reason: covered in ivy, and impossible to remove ivy from the main tree so in order to retain it in some form, fell main ivy covered stem, retain & formatively prune unaffected basal stems. FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T4)(ht.8m, spread 2.5m) Remove dead Ivy and target prune old cuts. Reason: To improve the appearance of the tree (exempt works). FRONT: ONE Pear (T5)(ht.6m, spread 3m) LATERAL REDUCE on E compass point over drive. Reason: remove branch at 1.7m back to source, to rebalance tree, small basal cavity, prevent subsequent failure. FRONT: ONE Prunus (T6)(ht.4m, spread 2m) FELL and replace. Reason: Dead with ivy, duty to replace applies. FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T7)(ht.5m, spread 2m) FELL and replace. Reason: Dead, duty to replace applies. FRONT: ONE Holm Oak (T15) (ht.3.5m, spread 1.5m) FELL. Reason: causing damage to adjacent low wall and fencing. Informative A: the sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated for the treed character and amenity of Albion Villas and the setting of the property. Informative B: please plant 2 replacement trees in the front of the property for the 2 dead trees T6 and T7 as required by duty to replace if a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead or presents a risk of serious harm: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121, to avoid the site being gradually denuded of trees over time to retain the treed character and amenity of Albion Villas and the setting of the property Informative C: suggested replacement species: field maple, wild cherry, whitebeam, wild service tree, crab apple, pear, Gleditsia triacanthos, birch, hornbeam. Informative D: please retain safe standing dead timber or create habitat wood piles on site and lay cut branches between stakes as a linear 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Dec 2022
Received by Lewisham
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12 Jan 2023
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Feb 2023
Decision issued: Granted
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7 Sep 2026
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FLAT A, 5-6 ALBION VILLAS ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4DB
FRONT: ONE Ash (T1)(ht.8m,spread 4m) FELL. Reason: causing damage to adjacent retaining wall and fencing. FRONT: ONE Pear (T2)(ht.6.5m, spread 3m) PART FELL PART RETAIN. Reason: covered in ivy, and impossible to remove ivy from the main tree so in order to retain it in some form, fell main ivy covered stem, retain & formatively prune unaffected basal stems. FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T4)(ht.8m, spread 2.5m) Remove dead Ivy and target prune old cuts. Reason: To improve the appearance of the tree (exempt works). FRONT: ONE Pear (T5)(ht.6m, spread 3m) LATERAL REDUCE on E compass point over drive. Reason: remove branch at 1.7m back to source, to rebalance tree, small basal cavity, prevent subsequent failure. FRONT: ONE Prunus (T6)(ht.4m, spread 2m) FELL and replace. Reason: Dead with ivy, duty to replace applies. FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T7)(ht.5m, spread 2m) FELL and replace. Reason: Dead, duty to replace applies. FRONT: ONE Holm Oak (T15) (ht.3.5m, spread 1.5m) FELL. Reason: causing damage to adjacent low wall and fencing. Informative A: the sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated for the treed character and amenity of Albion Villas and the setting of the property. Informative B: please plant 2 replacement trees in the front of the property for the 2 dead trees T6 and T7 as required by duty to replace if a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead or presents a risk of serious harm: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121, to avoid the site being gradually denuded of trees over time to retain the treed character and amenity of Albion Villas and the setting of the property Informative C: suggested replacement species: field maple, wild cherry, whitebeam, wild service tree, crab apple, pear, Gleditsia triacanthos, birch, hornbeam. Informative D: please retain safe standing dead timber or create habitat wood piles on site and lay cut branches between stakes as a linear 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity.
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