Planning application
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
REAR: TWO dead Ash (T1,T4)(ht.12m) FELL to 2m high standing stems. Reason: trees are dead, T1 is ...
As published by the council, reference DC/26/144241
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/144241
- Status
- Unknown
- Received
- 5 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 8 Jun 2026
- Postcode
- SE26 4EA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lewisham register
This site has had 10 applications since 2012: 5 approved, 2 refused.
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DC/23/132589 Granted
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA
REAR: ONE Ash (T1)(ht:18m, rs:17m): CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 4m from 18m to 14m, REDUCE RADIUS by 7m from 17m to 10m, South Eastern laterals are particularly weight loaded so a slightly heavier reduction is required; Reason: Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic, where possible; other lower limbs are very weight loaded and will be prone to failure; there is also major die back in the crown and two lower laterals hence the reason for the heavy reduction; the pruning will bring the canopy back to healthy growth and reduce the risk of future incidents for neighboring properties; the tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. Informative A: The sensitive management of the tree for urban greening benefits is greatly appreciated.
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DC/17/103805 Decided
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA
REAR: ONE Ash Tree (T5) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m, from 10m to 8m and LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m, from 4m to 3mREAR: ONE Sycamore Tree (T7) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m, from 11m to 9m and LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m, from 4m to 3mREAR: ONE Twin Stem Ash Tree (T1) REMOVEONE Multi Stem Ash Trees (G1) REMOVEONE Sycamore Tree (T2) REMOVEONE Willow Tree (T3) REMOVEONE Ash Tree (T4) REMOVEONE Ash Tree (T8) REMOVEONE Ash Tree (T9) REMOVEFOUR Sycamore Trees and ONE Ash Tree (G2) REMOVE
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DC/14/88240 Granted
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA
T1 Weeping Willow - The tree has a large split in main stem with decay running down to the base. The tree is heavily waited and has a dramatic lean in the opposite direction to the split in the main stem (see attached pictures). The area is used by people and children on occasions. The church would like to retain the tree and by reducing heavily by up to 50% as this it will prolong its life expectancy.
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DC/14/088240 Granted
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA
T1 Weeping Willow - The tree has a large split in main stem with decay running down to the base. The tree is heavily waited and has a dramatic lean in the opposite direction to the split in the main stem (see attached pictures). The area is used by people and children on occasions. The church would like to retain the tree and by reducing heavily by up to 50% as this it will prolong its life expectancy.
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DC/13/83747 Granted
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA
See Accompanying Plan for the location of the trees;-TWO Hawthorn (T1 and T6) FELL ONE Willow (T7) FELLONE Yew (T2) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level Over Public FootpathONE Sycamore (T3) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level Over Public FootpathONE Beech (T4) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level ONE Beech (T5) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level, Crown Thin up to 15% and Remove Deadwood
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DC/13/083747 Granted
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA
See Accompanying Plan for the location of the trees;-TWO Hawthorn (T1 and T6) FELL ONE Willow (T7) FELLONE Yew (T2) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level Over Public FootpathONE Sycamore (T3) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level Over Public FootpathONE Beech (T4) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level ONE Beech (T5) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level, Crown Thin up to 15% and Remove Deadwood
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DC/13/83622 Withdrawn
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA
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DC/12/79971/FT Refused
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA
The installation of replacement PVCu windows in the front and part side elevations of the Holy Trinity Church 4 Trinity Path Sydenham Park SE26.
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DC/12/079971/FT Refused
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA
The installation of replacement PVCu windows in the front and part side elevations of the Holy Trinity Church 4 Trinity Path Sydenham Park SE26.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Jun 2026
Received by Lewisham
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8 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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12 Aug 2026
Status changed to Unknown
Previously Registered.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 3 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Lewisham took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Lewisham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Lewisham's median decision took 54 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About this record
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Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA
REAR: ONE Ash Tree (T5) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m, from 10m to 8m and LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m, from 4m to 3mREAR: ONE Sycamore Tree (T7) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m, from 11m to 9m and LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m, from 4m to 3mREAR: ONE Twin Stem Ash Tree (T1) REMOVEONE Multi Stem Ash Trees (G1) REMOVEONE Sycamore Tree (T2) REMOVEONE Willow Tree (T3) REMOVEONE Ash Tree (T4) REMOVEONE Ash Tree (T8) REMOVEONE Ash Tree (T9) REMOVEFOUR Sycamore Trees and ONE Ash Tree (G2) REMOVE
Decided Trees 2 docs -
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA
T1 Weeping Willow - The tree has a large split in main stem with decay running down to the base. The tree is heavily waited and has a dramatic lean in the opposite direction to the split in the main stem (see attached pictures). The area is used by people and children on occasions. The church would like to retain the tree and by reducing heavily by up to 50% as this it will prolong its life expectancy.
Granted Trees -
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA
T1 Weeping Willow - The tree has a large split in main stem with decay running down to the base. The tree is heavily waited and has a dramatic lean in the opposite direction to the split in the main stem (see attached pictures). The area is used by people and children on occasions. The church would like to retain the tree and by reducing heavily by up to 50% as this it will prolong its life expectancy.
Granted Trees -
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA
See Accompanying Plan for the location of the trees;-TWO Hawthorn (T1 and T6) FELL ONE Willow (T7) FELLONE Yew (T2) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level Over Public FootpathONE Sycamore (T3) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level Over Public FootpathONE Beech (T4) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level ONE Beech (T5) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level, Crown Thin up to 15% and Remove Deadwood
Granted Trees -
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA
See Accompanying Plan for the location of the trees;-TWO Hawthorn (T1 and T6) FELL ONE Willow (T7) FELLONE Yew (T2) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level Over Public FootpathONE Sycamore (T3) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level Over Public FootpathONE Beech (T4) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level ONE Beech (T5) Raise Crown 2 metres Above Ground Level, Crown Thin up to 15% and Remove Deadwood
Granted Trees -
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 4 TRINITY PATH, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EA
REAR: ONE Ash (T1)(ht:18m, rs:17m): CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 4m from 18m to 14m, REDUCE RADIUS by 7m from 17m to 10m, South Eastern laterals are particularly weight loaded so a slightly heavier reduction is required; Reason: Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic, where possible; other lower limbs are very weight loaded and will be prone to failure; there is also major die back in the crown and two lower laterals hence the reason for the heavy reduction; the pruning will bring the canopy back to healthy growth and reduce the risk of future incidents for neighboring properties; the tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. Informative A: The sensitive management of the tree for urban greening benefits is greatly appreciated.
Granted Trees 6 docs