Planning application
13 EFFINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NZ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
REAR: ONE Pear tree (T1)(approx.ht.10m) FELL and replace with another pear. REASON: the tree is showing signs of dieback in canopy & two large limbs failed this year. Large cavity in base suggesting a fungal pathogen targeting the roots. The weakened structure & failing limbs make it a high risk. Informative A: to thank for the proposed replacement pear to maintain the urban forest canopy and species diversity, for wildlife and plants for pollinators, and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to climate change. Informative B: retrenching the crown to make the tree safe to retain a reduced tree for wildlife or retain a low stem or stump is encouraged for biodiversity, including habitat for the endangered stag beetle. Informative C: please create habitat log piles and dead hedge with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
As published by the council, reference DC/25/141379
Application record
- Reference
- DC/25/141379
- Type
- Trees in Conservation Areas
- Status
- Registered
- Decision
- Raise No Objection
- Received
- 9 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 9 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 6 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Lee Green
- Parish
- Does NOT need to go to BCAP
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- SE12 8NZ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Sep 2025
Received by Lewisham
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6 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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10 Aug 2026
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in London
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Lewisham granted permission on 6 October 2025, 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.
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