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CROSSWAYS ACADEMY, SPRULES ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2NL

Decided Lewisham DC/25/141984 Works to Trees

Works: Trees

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Proposal

FRONT: TWO Birch (G1)(ht12m) FELL. Reason:Close proximity to property causing anxiety and apprehension to the occupier/surrounding residents. Work Statement:Front of School G001-2xbirch Fell as close to ground level as possible. Grind stump to 18 inches below ground level. ALL ITEMS INCLUDING REMOVING ARISING DEBRIS, LEAVING SITE CLEAN AND TIDY. G1 is located at the front of the school, see map attached. It is a large dominant tree in close proximity to the property. It's proximity to the property causing anxiety and apprehension to the occupier/surrounding residents.

As published by the council, reference DC/25/141984

Application record

Reference
DC/25/141984
Type
Works to Trees
Status
Registered
Decision
Closed internally
Received
30 Oct 2025
Validated
7 Nov 2025
Decided
1 Dec 2025
Ward
Telegraph Hill
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
SE4 2NL

Site history

Applications at this address on the Lewisham register

This site has had 3 applications since 2025.

  • DC/26/143993 Withdrawn

    CROSSWAYS ACADEMY, SPRULES ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2NL

    See Map T001 - Goat Willow (1980) Crown reduction of height and spread by 2 metres. T002 - Goat Willow (1981) Coppice group of stems to the north, with a failed stem to the east; the principal upright stem remains to the south. Remove section (see image in red). T003 - Goat Willow (969) Prune crown back to boundary line to allow sufficient clearance to the roof and sever any Ivy entering the crown. T004 - Wild Cherry (671) Reduce the crown by approximately 1.5 metres to maintain compact shape. ALL ITEMS INCLUDING REMOVING ARISING DEBRIS, LEAVING SITE CLEAN AND TIDY. Please see report

    Decided 9 Jun 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/143329 Withdrawn

    CROSSWAYS ACADEMY, SPRULES ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2NL

    ONE Goat Willow (T001-1980) CROWN REDUCTION by 2m from ??m to ??m ONE Goat Willow (T002-1981) Coppice group of stems to the north, with a failed stem to the east; the principal upright stem remains to the south. Remove section ONE Goat Willow (T003-969) LATERAL REDUCTION by ??m from ??m to ??m at the N/E/S/W compass point?? to allow sufficient clearance to the roof and sever any Ivy entering the crown. ONE Wild Cherry (T004-671) CROWN REDUCTION by 1.5m from ??m to ??m to maintain compact shape.

    Decided 21 May 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Oct 2025

    Received by Lewisham

  2. 7 Nov 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 1 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Closed internally

  4. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor

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