Planning application
FLAT 5, MILNER HOUSE, 2 TAYMOUNT RISE, LONDON, SE23 3UU
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Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight.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- Withdrawn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
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14 Apr 2026
Received by Lewisham
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3 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Closed internally
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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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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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