Planning application
DC/25/142395
ST JOHN'S VICARAGE, 2 ST JOHN'S VALE, LONDON, SE8 4EA
Proposal
FRONT: ONE Holm Oak (T1)(ht.14m) LATERAL REDUCE on NE compass by 2.5m to give 2m clearance from Vicarage. Reason: to provide clearance from Vicarage and first floor window. REAR: ONE Horse Chestnut (T2)(ht.15m) FELL. Reason: substantial main stem decay in basal area, health and safety. REAR: ONE dead Sycamore (T3)(ht.7m) FELL. Reason: small dead tree, close to boundary with neighbours rear garden, duty to replace applies. Informative A: T3 dead sycamore - duty to replace applies for dead trees or trees removed under 5 day notice in a conservation area - the landowner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species if it is removed because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm, ref Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121. Informative B: the replacement tree is greatly appreciated to maintain the treed setting of the church, species such as: Indian Horse chestnut, small leaved lime, hornbeam, Hop hornbeam, Japanese Pagoda Tree, Robinia, Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), Italian alder, Hackberry, Kentucky Coffee Tree. Informative C: please retain safe standing stem of Horse Chestnut (T2), as possible bats are roosting in cavities as well as other wildlife and for biodiversity, and create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative D: The Bat Conservation Trust advises checking thoroughly for roosting bats before and during tree works with soft fell process followed to proceed with care and with cut timber left grounded over night to allow any bats to make their way out. Informative E: huge thank you for retaining other trees for amenity, wildlife, flood mitigation, improving air quality and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change.
As published by the council, reference DC/25/142395
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Dec 2025
Received by Lewisham
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16 Dec 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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12 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
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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DC/26/143703 Granted
ST JOHNS RAILWAY STATION, ST JOHNS VALE, LONDON, SE8 4EW
FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T1)(ht.8-10m) FELL. Reason: dangerous leaning sycamore tree with dense ivy causing risk of falling and injuring public Location: St John's station car park. Informative A: apologies for delay in progressing the 6-wk notice received 16.4.26. Informative B: if possible please reduce the sycamore T1 to a safe height standing stem or high stump for habitat, biodiversity and ivy retention for wildlife benefits. Informative C: thank you for confirming your tree surgeon checked and found an active bird nest in the tree and works are delayed until after bird nesting season has ended. Informative D: replacement tree planting is encouraged, and it is understood this may be possible within enhancement works in early plans stage for the area with the St John's Society. Informative E: huge thank you for retaining the other nearby trees for amenity, wildlife, flood risk mitigation and to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative F: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
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DC/24/136494 Granted
16 CLIFF TERRACE, LONDON, SE8 4DZ
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DC/24/137306 Granted
15 CLIFF TERRACE, LONDON, SE8 4DZ
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DC/21/121119 Granted
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DC/26/144645 Granted
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DC/26/143553 Awaiting decision
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DC/26/144885 Awaiting decision
22 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5BD
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DC/26/144839 Awaiting decision
LAND AT THE CORNER OF PERRY VALE AND, DACRES ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2XW
5 DAY NOTICE FOR FRONT: ONE Dead Maple tree TPO tree ( T1) Ht approx 9m FELL. REASON: Tree appears to have been dead for some time and is covered by dense ivy, which is also intertwined with the adjacent ash tree. REPLANTING PROPOSAL: I would like to suggest either a Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) or Japanese Pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum). However, I would be happy to agree an alternative species if the Tree Section would prefer something else. TPO LAND OPPOSITE THE FRONT GARDENS OF 88-96 PERRY VALE DC/17/103305
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DC/26/144510 Granted
HABERDASHERS ASKES, TEMPLE GROVE FREE SCHOOL, PEPYS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5SF
REAR: ONE Cherry (T2)(ht.4m) FELL to 1m stump. Reason: supressed by adjacent tree, crown 80% dead. REAR: ONE Oak (T3)(ht.10m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m from 8m to 6m. Reason: clearance from building. REAR: ONE dead Box Elder (T4)(ht.2.5m) FELL to 1m high stump. Reason: dead, ivy clad, duty to replace applies. REAR: ONE dead Maple (T6)(ht.3.4m) FELL. Reason: to allow new fence to be installed, duty to replace applies. REAR: ONE dead Elm (T14)(ht.7m) FELL to 1m high stump. Reason: dead, ivy clad, duty to replace applies. Tree works planned for 5/6 August 2026 during school holidays. Replacement tree planting under duty to replace, as agents email dated 13 July 2026 to be: 3x replacement trees, mixed species, selected from oak, elm, field maple, cherry, planted within the southern boundary woodland area where T4 & T6 are currently sited, the trees will be staked, tied, with bark mulch surround with frequent watering maintenance by facilities manager to ensure trees survive and thrive. Informative A: the landowner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species when a tree is removed in a conservation area because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm. Ref. Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance, para 121; Section 213 of Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). Informative B: huge thanks for planting 3x replacement trees to maintain the treed southern boundary, for the treed setting of the pupils garden and thanks also for retaining the other trees for tree amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
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DC/26/144810 Awaiting decision
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DC/26/144733 Granted
GARDEN FLAT, 71 KITTO ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TN
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