Planning application
FLAT 47, FAIRLAWN MANSIONS, NEW CROSS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5PJ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
FRONT: ONE Self-seeded broadleaf Ash tree (T1) LATERAL REDUCTION N/E/S/W by 2m from 4.5m to 2m. Reason: Tree is self-seeded and has developed close to the building; reduction is required to prevent encroachment onto the property, maintain clearance, and abate nuisance. Informative A: The sensitive management of the tree 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/25/141875
Application record
- Reference
- DC/25/141875
- Type
- Trees in Conservation Areas
- Status
- Registered
- Decision
- Granted As published: Raise No Objection
- Received
- 20 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 30 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 24 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Telegraph Hill
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- SE14 5PJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Oct 2025
Received by Lewisham
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30 Oct 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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GraftinGardeners Ltd Agent, registered in London
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Lewisham granted permission on 24 November 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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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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