Planning application
HOLM COURT, LE MAY AVENUE, LONDON, SE12 0BD
Works: Trees
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Proposal
REAR:ONE Ash (T4)(ht.10m)REDUCE HEIGHT by 30%. 3m to 7.0m from 10m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.8m from 6m to 4.2m. Reason:routine maintenance ONE Maple (T6)(ht.5.0m)CROWN LIFT to 3.m above ground level. REDUCE HEIGHT by1.5m to 3.5m from 5m Reason:clearence to allow space for passing cars ONE Ash (T7)(ht.8.0m)REDUCE HEIGHT by 30%. 2.4m to 5.6m from 8m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 2.4m from 8m to 5.6m. Reason:routine maintenance ONE Oak (T8)(ht.12m)CROWN LIFT to 3.m above ground level over the road. REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to 3.0m Reason: Clearence to allow space for passing cars and remove dead wood ONE oak(T9)(ht.5.5m)CROWN LIFT to 3.m above ground level over the road. REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to 3.0m Reason: Clearence to allow space for passing cars and remove dead wood SIDE:ONE T4. Ash Crown reduce by 30% - routine maintenance Height from 10.0m to 7.0m Crown spread from 6.0m to 4.2m T6. Norway Maple Crown lift to 3m over road - to allow space for passing cars Height 5.0m Crown spread 4.0m Crown height from 1.5m to 3.0m T7. Ash Crown reduce by 30% (to previous pruning points) - routine maintenance Height from 8.0m to 5.6m Crown spread from 6.0m to 4.2m T8. Oak Remove deadwood and 3m crown lift over road - to allow space for passing cars Height 12.0m Crown spread 8.0m Crown height from 2.0m to 3.0m T9. Oak Remove deadwood and 3m crown lift over road - to allow space for passing cars Height 5.5m Crown spread 4.0m Crown height from 2.0m to 3.0m T11. Horse Chestnut Remove epicormic growth to 3m (see photo) - routine maintenance T12. Hawthorn Crown lift to 3m - routine maintenance Height 5.0m Crown spread 3.0m Crown height from 1.7m to 3.0m T14. Oak Cut back from building by 3m and 5m crown lift over road - too large for environment, causing light deprivation when in leaf, to make space for passing vehicles Height from 10.0m to 9.0m Crown spread from 7.0m to 4.0m Crown height from 3.5m to 5.0m T15 Ash Crown reduce by 30%, cut back from building by 3m, remove deadwood and 5m crown lift over road - routine maintenance and causing light deprivation when in leaf, to make space for passing vehicles Height from 10.0m Crown spread from 6.0m Crown height from 3.5m to 5.0m T17. Ash Crown reduce by 30%, cut back from building by 3m, remove deadwood and 5m crown lift over road - routine maintenance and causing light deprivation when in leaf, to make space for passing vehicles Height from 10.0m Crown spread from 6.0m Crown height from 4.0m to 5.0m
As published by the council, reference DC/25/141390
Application record
- Reference
- DC/25/141390
- Type
- Trees in Conservation Areas
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 9 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 10 Sep 2025
- Ward
- Grove Park
- Postcode
- SE12 0BD
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lewisham register
This site has had 3 applications since 2013.
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DC/13/84204 Withdrawn
HOLM COURT, LE MAY AVENUE, LONDON, SE12 0BD
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DC/13/83823 Withdrawn
HOLM COURT, LE MAY AVENUE, LONDON, SE12 0BD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Sep 2025
Received by Lewisham
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10 Sep 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 5 November 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in London
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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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