Planning application
51 EFFINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NT
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
REAR: ONE dead tree (ht.5-6m) FELL. Duty to replace applies. Reason: possibly a crab apple tree, dead and leaning; re-planting proposed when the stump / roots have rotted a bit we will be planting a new tree in its place, probably after just summer, the branches facing our garden have slowly rotted off (photos attached) and there are multiple small animal burrows and a big one (1.5inch diameter) at the base, through the tree. 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. Informative B: huge thank you for proposed replacement tree planting, suggest a similar berry or fruit bearing tree such as: crab apple, Amelanchier, hawthorn, elder, common pear, wayfaring tree for rear amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please plant the replacement tree in an alternative location in order to retain a safe standing deadwood stem for wildlife and biodiversity and if possible also create habitat log piles with arisings. A climber could be planted to grow on the dead stem such as honeysuckle, clematis, rose, ivy.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/142736
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/142736
- Type
- Dead & Hazardous Trees
- Status
- Registered
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 21 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 22 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 26 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Lee Green
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- SE12 8NT
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lewisham register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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DC/26/142744 Granted
51 EFFINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NT
FRONT: ONE Prunus Cistena / Purple Plum (T1) CROWN REDUCTION by 1.5m from 6m to 4.5m. Reason: To maintain its shape. 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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Jan 2026
Received by Lewisham
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22 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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26 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
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