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FLAT B, 14 CASELLA ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5QL

Granted Lewisham DC/24/134749 Trees in Conservation Areas

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

REAR: ONE Sycamore (cr.n5,T1)(ht:12m, rs:10m): CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 12m to 9m, REDUCE RADIUS by 3m from 10m to 7m; Reason: close to rear elevation, repeat cyclic management of tree. REAR: ONE Sycamore (cr.n7,T2)(ht:15m): FELL. Reason: safety, open cavity at base on S & E aspects, screwdriver pushed 380mm into altered wood, stem diam 450mm, remaining wood becoming altered. REAR: ONE Sycamore (cr.n9,T3)(ht:11m): FELL. Reason: safety, large section of dead bark at base with altered wood and Armillaria (honey fungus) rhizomorphs visible. Informative A: the retention of 3 rear trees for rear outlook amenity and urban forest environmental and wildlife benefits is greatly appreciated. Informative B: replacement blossom tree(s) are encouraged such as winter flowering cherry, crab apple, quince, pear, Amelanchier, Cornus mas, Witch hazel, magnolia, Chimonanthus praecox, wayfaring tree, Guelder rose, hawthorn, cherry plum. Informative C: if possible create habitat log piles for wildlife and biodiversity with arisings.

As published by the council, reference DC/24/134749

Application record

Reference
DC/24/134749
Type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Status
Registered
Decision
Granted As published: Raise No Objection
Received
5 Feb 2024
Validated
21 Feb 2024
Decided
2 Apr 2024
Ward
New Cross Gate
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
SE14 5QL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Feb 2024

    Received by Lewisham

  2. 21 Feb 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 2 Apr 2024

    Decision issued: Raise No Objection

  4. 28 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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10 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Lewisham granted permission on 2 April 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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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