Planning application
DC/26/142875
INNER LONDON PROBATION SERVICE BAIL HOSTEL, 7 CANADIAN AVENUE, LONDON, SE6 3AU
Proposal
FRONT: ONE Copper Beech (T1)(ht.15m) FELL. Reason: existing 6-wk notice DC/25/139150 to fell front beech is still current; the tree has been managed poorly in the past, is situated close to buildings, high crown has not reacted well, has dieback and has delaminated bark on the main stem. REAR: ONE Horse Chestnut (T2)(ht.13m) FELL or CROWN REDUCE by approx.5m to approx.safe ht.8m as discussed with agent in email exchange 20 February 2026. Reason: the tree is an historic low pollard, regrown and subsequently pollarded at a higher point and regrown with most limbs over-extended and bowing. REPLANTING PROPOSAL: A replacement tree will be provided for T1 after the tree has been removed, the same species will be chosen but will be in a slightly different location due the stump not being grounded out. Informative A: huge thank you for the replacement tree planting for front beech (T1). A large canopy species is encouraged planted as a nursery whip in the same position between the roots or in the front garden to maintain urban forest amenity, wildlife and environmental benefits and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to the climate change. Informative B: Large canopy species suggestions such as: small leaved lime, sessile oak, sycamore, Robinia, Norway maple, wild cherry, beech, field maple, whitebeam, wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis), Bird cherry, Tulip Tree, Ginkgo, hornbeam, hop hornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia), Indian horse chestnut, Caucasian wingnut (Pterocarya fraxinifolia), Pride of India/Golden Rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), Italian alder, Hackberry (Celtis australis), Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica), Liquidambar, Bee-bee Tree (Tetradium daniellii), Turkish hazel, Turkey oak, Holm oak, Caucasian elm (Zelkova carpinifolia) Informative C: as discussed with agent in email 20 Feb 2026, retention of rear Horse Chestnut (T2) is encouraged with crown reduction to safe height by approx.5m to ht.8m to most recent previous pollard points, to retain green infrastructure, rear amenity, screening and environmental benefits including reducing air pollution from the nearby busy roads including the congested south circular. Informative D: please retain the timber on site and create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative E: previous 6-week notice in 2024, ref DC/24/135169, to fell a rear cherry due to extensive decay throughout the main stem. A proposed replacement tree was volunteered, and if not yet planted, the replacement tree is encouraged to maintain the treed character of the site, please select from: crab apple, hawthorn, Amelanchier, pear, quince, mulberry, Laburnum, cherry plum, Tibetan cherry, paperbark maple.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/142875
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Feb 2026
Received by Lewisham
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11 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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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25 CANADIAN AVENUE, LONDON, SE6 3AU
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DC/26/143487 Granted
15 CANADIAN AVENUE, LONDON, SE6 3AU
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DC/19/113597 Granted
FLAT 4, THE KEEP, 4 CANADIAN AVENUE, LONDON, SE6 3BB
FRONT: TWO Copper Beech (T1 & T2) CROWN THIN by 25%. CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level. Reason: to provide clearance to pavement and alleviate shade to windows.
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DC/26/143488 Granted
THE KEEP, 4 CANADIAN AVENUE, LONDON, SE6 3BB
FRONT: Copper Beech (T1/6394) (ht.10m) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above ground level. Reason: Highway and street lamp clearance 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.
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DC/26/142681 Granted
MAPLE COURT, 19-21 CANADIAN AVENUE, LONDON, SE6 3AY
REAR: ONE dead Cherry (T1)(ht.3m) FELL. REASON: tree is dead with decayed root buttresses. REPLANTING PROPOSAL: Client will be replanting with x1 Prunus avium (wild cherry) 3-3.5m in height with a girth of circa 8-10cm. 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: the replacement with a wild cherry tree is hugely appreciated, please ensure watering regime to drench ground with 25-50 litres water fortnightly beg April-end Sept for 3yrs minimum to support successful establishment. Informative C: huge thank for retaining a treed site for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative D: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
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DC/26/144754 Awaiting decision
30 BROMLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2TP
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DC/26/144885 Awaiting decision
22 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5BD
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DC/26/144839 Awaiting decision
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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
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DC/26/144810 Awaiting decision
41 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BU
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DC/26/144733 Granted
GARDEN FLAT, 71 KITTO ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TN
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