Planning application
ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
REAR: ONE Sycamore tree (T40) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 6m from 14m to 8m Spread by 4m from 9m to 5m. REASON: There is a large cavity in the main stem that severely compromises the structural integrity. Work undertaken to reduce likelihood of failure. The tree presents a health and safety hazard as it overhangs the playground. ONE Acacia tree (T21) Ht 16m No reduction of height or lateral spread proposed. REMOVE dead limbs pruning to suitable points and maintaining a natural aesthetic where possible. REASON: to reduce likelihood of failing branches over playground. Informative A: The sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change. Informative B: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.
As published by the council, reference DC/25/141822
Application record
- Reference
- DC/25/141822
- Type
- Trees in Conservation Areas
- Status
- Registered
- Decision
- Raise No Objection
- Received
- 15 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 5 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 24 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Brockley
- Parish
- Does NOT need to go to BCAP
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- SE8 4DX
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Oct 2025
Received by Lewisham
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5 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Nov 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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Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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