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FLAT 5, MILNER HOUSE, 2 TAYMOUNT RISE, LONDON, SE23 3UU

Withdrawn Lewisham DC/26/143678 Works to Trees

Works: Trees

Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight. A revised scheme can be submitted at any time.

Proposal

FRONT: ONE: Sycamore tree (T1) Ht 8m LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m to 1.5 from 2.5. at N/S/W/E compass point REASON: Tree is overgrown and now touching building. Situated at side of the building 21 Taymount Rise, London SE23 3UG property. FRONT: ONE: Elder tree (T2) Ht 4m FELL to ground level and poison with eco plugs REASON: Tree is only 0.5 metres from foundation and could cause subsidence in the future. Situated at the side of the building on 21 Taymount Rises property.

As published by the council, reference DC/26/143678

Application record

Reference
DC/26/143678
Type
Works to Trees
Status
Withdrawn
Decision
Closed internally
Received
14 Apr 2026
Decided
3 Jun 2026
Ward
Forest Hill
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Postcode
SE23 3UU

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Apr 2026

    Received by Lewisham

  2. 3 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Closed internally

  3. 25 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Acacia Tree Surgeons Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Westerham

Active · incorporated 2011 · Westerham

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What withdrawal means

The applicant withdrew this application before Lewisham decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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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