Planning application
DC/26/143500
26B LEE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 9RT
Proposal
The Council raises no objection to the following AMENDED tree works to crown reduce sycamore T1 (not fell) and lesser crown reduction to T2, as proposed to agent in emails on 8 June & 1 July, telephone call 22 June and agreed by applicant 3 July 2026: FRONT: TWO Sycamore (T1,T2) (ht.14) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 14m to 12m, LATERAL REDUCE by 1m from 5m to 4m, to previous prune points. Reason: part of ongoing maintenance to roadside trees. FRONT: ONE Lime (T3) (ht.20m) RE-POLLARD by 5m to ht.15m to just below previous knuckles. Reason: part of ongoing maintenance to a roadside tree. REAR: ONE Sycamore (T4) (ht.12m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2.5m from 12m to 9.5m, LATERAL REDUCE all compass points by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m. Reason: to allow more light to the clients garden/property whilst being sympathetic to the overall amenity value of the surrounding tree stock present. Informative A: huge thank you for amending the proposed works to retain both front sycamores T1 & T2 with crown reduction for treed street frontage amenity, linear green infrastructure, wildlife habitat, to reduce rainfall runoff rate, and reduce temperatures during heatwaves. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: tree planting within the frontage is encouraged for age diversity and treed frontage amenity long-term. Informative D: thank you for retaining existing front and rear trees and planting new trees in the rear garden for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/143500
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Mar 2026
Received by Lewisham
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13 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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6 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
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/19/112869 Granted
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, 2 LEE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 9RT
Installation of replacement aluminium framed windows and external doors, together with the re-glazing of the existing atrium and roof windows in solar reflective glasss at the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints 2 Lee Road SE3.
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DC/26/144418 Granted
24-26 LEE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 9RT
ONE Leylandii (10) Ht: 7m - LATERAL REDUCTION by 3.5m
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DC/19/113941 Granted
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, 2 LEE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 9RT
FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T1) FELL. Reason: multi-stemmed (approx.ht.12m), 3 of 5 stems dead, remaining 2 with die back. Beside footpath, carpark and access gate to public right of way through the site. Health & safety issues. Informative: Duty to replace - the owner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species at the same place as soon as he or she reasonably can if a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm under 5 Day Notice. (Para 121 of Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance). It would be appreciated if the Council could be notified when the replacement tree has been planted.
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26/0161/L Awaiting decision
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26/0160/HD Awaiting decision
55 LEE ROAD, LEWISHAM, LONDON, SE3 9RT
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DC/26/144885 Awaiting decision
22 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5BD
REAR: ONE Lime (T1)(approx.ht.18m) POLLARD to ht.12m. Reason: health & safety, extensive decay cavity in main leader. REAR: ONE Lime (T2)(approx.ht.18m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.5-6m to ht.12-13m, LATERAL REDUCE by up to 5m, maintaining natural shape where possible. Reason: extensive decay at branch fork. The very urgent works are planned for 3 August 2026. Stems of T1 & T2 originate from same rootball, on raised ground boundary adjacent to no.3 Purelake Mews to the rear (off Marischal Road), decay issues hidden by extensive ivy growth, and discovered when crown lift undertaken re 6-wk notice DC/26/144402.
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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
41 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BU
REAR: ONE Apple (T1)(ht.4m) FELL. Reason: Large over-extended stem cracked out and hanging, blocking residents access to rear garden, tree in state of advanced decay, unbalanced crown, remaining 2 large stems also likely to collapse. Duty to replace applies.
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DC/26/144733 Granted
GARDEN FLAT, 71 KITTO ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TN
T1 - Acacia - crown reduce 9m in height. Reduce height by 1.5m from 9m to 7.5m. Reduce laterals by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m on all compass points. A semi-mature Acacia situated on the boundary of the garden. The crown reduction will manage the tree's size in relation to the adjacent properties and boundary, reduce end-weight on the lateral limbs and maintain a balanced, proportionate crown while retaining the tree as an amenity feature. T2 - Elm - crown reduce 7m in height. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m. Reduce laterals by 1m from 4m to 3m on all compass points. A semi-mature Elm on the boundary of the garden. The reduction will keep the tree in proportion to its position, reduce end-weight on the lateral growth and manage encroachment towards the neighbouring gardens, retaining the tree in good condition. T3 - Indian bean tree - crown reduce 7m in height. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m. Reduce laterals by 1m from 4m to 3m on all compass points. A semi-mature Indian bean tree (Catalpa) on the boundary of the garden. The reduction will manage the tree's size and spread in relation to the surrounding gardens, reduce end-weight on the lateral growth and maintain a balanced, proportionate crown.