Planning application
1 WALDENSHAW ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3XP
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
G1 - 3 x Lime ? crown reduce Reduce height by 3m from 15m to 12m and lateral spread by 2m from 6m to 4m on all compass points for all three trees. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for the owner and the neighbours. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. T1 - Cypress ? crown reduce Reduce height by 5m from 16m to 11m, no reduction of lateral spread. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to remove die back in upper canopy and reduce live growth. Only dead branches will be removed The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/144187
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/144187
- Type
- Trees in Conservation Areas
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Raise No Objection
- Received
- 29 May 2026
- Validated
- 29 May 2026
- Decided
- 1 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Forest Hill
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- SE23 3XP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 May 2026
Received by Lewisham
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1 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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23 Aug 2026
Status changed to Unknown
Previously Permitted.
Who's behind it
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Amber Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in London
Active · incorporated 2007 · London
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Lewisham granted permission on 1 July 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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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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