Planning application
DC/26/144319
120 TRESSILLIAN ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XX
Proposal
REAR: ONE: Giant Redwood tree (T1) HEIGHT 15m. FELL to ground to level. REASON: tree large and growing at a fast rate - too large for environment.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/144319
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
15 Jun 2026
Received by Lewisham
-
15 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
-
28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
-
Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Lewisham for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
-
DC/26/143689 Granted
FLAT C, 136 TRESSILLIAN ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XX
Construction of single storey rear extension, installation of a window in place of a rear door and all associated works at Flat C, 136 Tressillian Road SE4.
-
DC/19/114495 Granted
102 TRESSILLIAN ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XX
An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in connection with the planning permission DC/18/110036 dated 18th February 2019 for The demolition of the existing conservatory and addition to the side and rear of 102 Tressillian Road, SE4 and the construction of a single storey extension. In order to reduce the size of kitchen skylight, change from Bi-fold door to "panoramah" window and to change the side return roof covering from glass to timber.
-
DC/24/137238 Granted
FLAT C, 136 TRESSILLIAN ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XX
REAR: ONE Sycamore (T1)(ht.4-5m) FELL. Reason: tree in poor condition - basal stem decay wound, rope girdling damage to forked branches, dead wood and dieback in the canopy. Informative A: planting a replacement small species tree is strongly encouraged to maintain rear amenity and urban greening benefits, species such as: Amelanchier, hazel, Cornus mas, Witch hazel, Guelder rose, winter flowering cherry (Prunus autumnalis), Cornus Kousa, Magnolia kobus, Harlequin Glorybower, Cornus controversa, Cornus capitata, Persian Silk tree, Crape Myrtle, Quince (Cydonia oblonga), Magnolia stellata, Magnolia x loebneri, Chinese redbud (Cercis chinensis). Informative B: please create habitat log piles from arisings for wildlife and biodiversity; planting climbers on boundary fencing, shrubs and flowering perennials will provide additional urban greening and plants for pollinators.
-
DC/26/142930 Awaiting decision
128 TRESSILLIAN ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XX
Construction of a roof extension in the rear roof slope, the installation of roof light in the front roof slope and all associated works at 128 Tressillian Road SE4.
-
DC/19/114028 Granted
103 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1TY
FRONT: THREE low pollard Lime (T4, T5 & T6)(ht.5m) FELL REAR: ONE Plum (G2)(ht.5m) FELL, REAR: ONE Pittosporum & ONE Rose (G2)(ht.5m) REDUCE HEIGHT to 3m. Reason: vegetation a factor in clay shrinkage subsidence. Informative: It is welcomed that MWA Arboricultural Appraisal Report concludes replacement planting may be considered subject to species choice and planting location. This would be greatly appreciated for visual amenity and ecosystem services which trees provide to reduce air pollution, for climate change mitigation, wildlife and health and wellbeing. Reference to NHBC low water demand species may assist with selection of appropriate species and planting location for this property's situation.
-
DC/21/121159 Granted
129 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1TY
Installation of replacement timber sash windows to ground floor and first floor bay windows at 129 Breakspears Road, SE4.
Other trees applications
In Lewisham
-
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.
-
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
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.