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53 BOYNE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AL

Granted Lewisham DC/24/137493 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 Gleditsia (T1)(ht:10m, rs:7m): CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 10m to 8m, REDUCE RADIUS by 2m from 7m to 5m, CROWN THIN by 30%; Reason: For long term health of tree, to retain within the garden setting (tree is currently significantly encroaching on side and rear properties), to provide clearance from fencing and neighbours buildings, to alleviate light issues and provide clearance with existing garden. REAR: ONE Silver Birch (T2)(ht:9m, rs:3m): CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 9m to 7m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 3m to 2m; Reason: For long term health of tree, to retain within the garden setting (tree is currently encroaching T1), to provide clearance from buildings within property. REAR: ONE Rowan Tree (T3)(ht:5m): FELL; Reason: Tree is diseased and unlikely to recover, tree is in close proximity to the house (rear elevation) will likely fall onto/into the building. REAR: ONE Amelanchier (T4)(ht:4m, rs:6m): LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m from 6m to 5m; Reason: To retain within the garden setting (tree is currently encroaching on neighbour side property), provide clearance from fencing and neighbours buildings. FRONT: ONE Crab Apple (T5)(ht:2.5m, rs:2.5m): CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 0.5m from 2.5m to 2m, REDUCE RADIUS by 0.5m from 2.5m to 2m; Reason: For long term health of tree, to improve clearance to the entrance of the property, to alleviate light issues (improving light access to the basement), to shape the tree to improve and maintain longevity. FRONT: ONE Crab Apple (T6)(ht:2.5m, rs:2.5m): CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 0.5m from 2.5m to 2m, REDUCE RADIUS by 0.5m from 2.5m to 2m; Reason: To improve clearance to the entrance of the property, to alleviate light issues (improving light access to the basement), to shape the tree to improve and maintain longevity. Informative A: huge thank you for retaining treed and planted gardens, no duty to replace T3 as not dead - replacement shrubs and perennials are welcomed. Informative B: please retain arisings from felled rowan (T3) to create habitat log piles in the garden for wildlife and biodiversity.

As published by the council, reference DC/24/137493

Application record

Reference
DC/24/137493
Type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Status
Registered
Decision
Granted As published: Raise No Objection
Received
24 Sep 2024
Validated
25 Sep 2024
Decided
21 Oct 2024
Ward
Blackheath
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
SE13 5AL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Sep 2024

    Received by Lewisham

  2. 25 Sep 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Oct 2024

    Decision issued: Raise No Objection

  4. 25 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Lewisham granted permission on 21 October 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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