Planning application
GOFFERS HOUSE, DUKE HUMPHREY ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0TT
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
REAR: ONE dead Cherry (T1)(ht.10m) FELL and replace. Reason: the tree is dead (and shows signs of being dead some time), located on a retaining wall above access to rear garages with high pedestrian footfall. Tree replanting proposal 10-12 cm girth Prunus Umineko or similar as practical at the time, under duty to replace. FRONT: ONE Cherry (T2)(ht.8m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m from 2m to 0m on E compass point. Reason: to remove dead branch overhanging the road, exempt works. Informative A: the replacement cherry is hugely appreciated, ref duty to replace applies 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. Informative B: please retain safe standing stump timber and create habitat log piles on site from the deadwood for wildlife and biodiversity.
As published by the council, reference DC/23/131818
Application record
- Reference
- DC/23/131818
- Type
- Dead & Hazardous Trees
- Status
- Registered
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 8 Jun 2023
- Validated
- 8 Jun 2023
- Decided
- 9 Jun 2023
- Ward
- Blackheath
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- SE3 0TT
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lewisham register
This site has had 8 applications since 2012: 8 approved, 0 refused.
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DC/23/131060 Granted
GOFFERS HOUSE, DUKE HUMPHREY ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0TT
REAR: ONE Acacia (T1)(ht:c.15m) remove snapped branch hanging over residents garages, rear 30 Blackheath Vale. Reason: health and safety.
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DC/20/119235 Granted
GOFFERS HOUSE, DUKE HUMPHREY ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0TT
FRONT: ONE Cedar (T1)(ht.12-14m) LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m from 7m to 6m to appropriate prune points on NW compass point. Reason: touching the building, to clear from property roof. REAR: ONE Holly (T2)(ht.5m) FELL. Reason: blocking vehicular turning, narrows rear entrance REAR: ONE Lime, multi-stemmed (T3)(ht.8-9m) LATERAL REDUCTION by 1-2m from 3m to 1-2m to appropriate prune points on NW compass point. Reason: to cut back branches above the rear access road which are touching adjacent property. REAR: ONE Sycamore (T4) Remove one stem on N compass point. Reason: close to the building, touching neighbours property. Informative: the cedar T1 is hugely important to public realm amenity and the careful, minimal reduction to clear the canopy from the front elevation of Goffers House is greatly appreciated for aesthetics and tree health.
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DC/17/102995 Granted
GOFFERS HOUSE, DUKE HUMPHREY ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0TT
FRONT: Cedar (T5) CROWN REDUCE height by max 2m, from 13m to 11m and at all compass points: Northerly lateral reduction of max 1.5m, from 7m to 5.5mEasterly lateral reduction of max 2 m, from 8m to 6mSoutherly lateral reduction of max 2.5m, from 8.5m to 6mWesterly lateral reduction of max 1.5m, from 7m to 5.5m.The cedar has overweighted branches with historic limb failure above the public pavement. Maximum reduction dimensions are to allow flexibilty for the careful and sympathetic reshaping of this visually significant cedar.
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DC/14/088723 Granted
GOFFERS HOUSE, DUKE HUMPHREY ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0TT
T5 Cedar Tree - has recently suffered a significant limb failure 12" diameter. Reduce overall crown by 20% to reduce weight of over elongated limbs and prune back from the property to give clearance of 2m T13 Cherry Tree - reduce overall crown by 20% and raise crown to give 2.5m ground clearance - maintenance
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DC/14/88723 Granted
GOFFERS HOUSE, DUKE HUMPHREY ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0TT
T5 Cedar Tree - has recently suffered a significant limb failure 12" diameter. Reduce overall crown by 20% to reduce weight of over elongated limbs and prune back from the property to give clearance of 2m T13 Cherry Tree - reduce overall crown by 20% and raise crown to give 2.5m ground clearance - maintenance
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DC/12/82076 Granted
GOFFERS HOUSE, DUKE HUMPHREY ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0TT
Trees Marked on Accompanying Plan; ONE Lime (T1) and TWO Maple (T2 & T3) Reduce Crown by 30% and Prune Back from Neighbouring Property Giving Clearance of 2 meters.
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DC/12/082076 Granted
GOFFERS HOUSE, DUKE HUMPHREY ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0TT
Trees Marked on Accompanying Plan; ONE Lime (T1) and TWO Maple (T2 & T3) Reduce Crown by 30% and Prune Back from Neighbouring Property Giving Clearance of 2 meters.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Jun 2023
Received by Lewisham
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9 Jun 2023
Decision issued: Granted
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28 Jul 2026
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Boughton Monchelsea
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GOFFERS HOUSE, DUKE HUMPHREY ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0TT
REAR: ONE Acacia (T1)(ht:c.15m) remove snapped branch hanging over residents garages, rear 30 Blackheath Vale. Reason: health and safety.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
GOFFERS HOUSE, DUKE HUMPHREY ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0TT
FRONT: Cedar (T5) CROWN REDUCE height by max 2m, from 13m to 11m and at all compass points: Northerly lateral reduction of max 1.5m, from 7m to 5.5mEasterly lateral reduction of max 2 m, from 8m to 6mSoutherly lateral reduction of max 2.5m, from 8.5m to 6mWesterly lateral reduction of max 1.5m, from 7m to 5.5m.The cedar has overweighted branches with historic limb failure above the public pavement. Maximum reduction dimensions are to allow flexibilty for the careful and sympathetic reshaping of this visually significant cedar.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
GOFFERS HOUSE, DUKE HUMPHREY ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0TT
Trees Marked on Accompanying Plan; ONE Lime (T1) and TWO Maple (T2 & T3) Reduce Crown by 30% and Prune Back from Neighbouring Property Giving Clearance of 2 meters.
Granted Trees -
GOFFERS HOUSE, DUKE HUMPHREY ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0TT
Trees Marked on Accompanying Plan; ONE Lime (T1) and TWO Maple (T2 & T3) Reduce Crown by 30% and Prune Back from Neighbouring Property Giving Clearance of 2 meters.
Granted Trees -
GOFFERS HOUSE, DUKE HUMPHREY ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0TT
T5 Cedar Tree - has recently suffered a significant limb failure 12" diameter. Reduce overall crown by 20% to reduce weight of over elongated limbs and prune back from the property to give clearance of 2m T13 Cherry Tree - reduce overall crown by 20% and raise crown to give 2.5m ground clearance - maintenance
Granted Trees 3 docs -
GOFFERS HOUSE, DUKE HUMPHREY ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0TT
T5 Cedar Tree - has recently suffered a significant limb failure 12" diameter. Reduce overall crown by 20% to reduce weight of over elongated limbs and prune back from the property to give clearance of 2m T13 Cherry Tree - reduce overall crown by 20% and raise crown to give 2.5m ground clearance - maintenance
Granted Trees 3 docs
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