Planning application
ST SAVIOURS CHURCH HALL, BROCKLEY RISE, LONDON, SE23 1JN
Works: Trees
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Proposal
REAR: ONE Hornbeam (T1)(ht.18m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 18m to 15m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 18m to 15m. Reason: Alleviate light, routine maintenance. Work Statement: Hornbeam (T1) - crown reduce Reduce height by 3m from 18m to 15m and lateral spread by 3m from 18m to 15m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form to improve light conditions for the owner & neighbouring property. The work will also reduce the likelihood of weight loaded failure, required as the tree overhangs a busy area. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/143146
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/143146
- Type
- Trees in Conservation Areas
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 26 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 27 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Crofton Park
- Parish
- Does NOT need to go to BCAP
- Postcode
- SE23 1JN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Feb 2026
Received by Lewisham
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27 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 24 April 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Amber Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in London
Active · incorporated 2007 · London
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About tree works applications
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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DC/26/144936 Granted
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