Planning application
DC/26/144555
4 VICARS HILL, LONDON, SE13 7JH
Proposal
T1 Box Elder Maple (Acer negundo): Reduce the crown by approximately 25%, equating to approximately 2 metres from the height and radial spread, leaving a finished height of approximately 6 metres and a finished radial spread of approximately 3.5 metres. Crown to be reshaped to form a balanced, natural outline and remove any major deadwood and crossing or rubbing branches in accordance with BS3998:2010. If the tree is larger, another realistic option would be: Finished height: 8 metres Finished radial spread: 4.5 metres Justification: The subject tree has suffered the loss of multiple limbs and displays evidence of recent branch failure, resulting in an unbalanced crown and reduced structural integrity. The loss of these limbs has increased loading on the remaining scaffold branches and unions, creating an elevated risk of further branch failure if left unmanaged. The proposed works will rebalance the crown, reduce excessive end weight on the remaining limbs, remove torn and damaged branches, and improve light penetration through selective crown thinning. These remedial works will reduce mechanical stress on the tree, promote good wound occlusion, and assist in retaining the tree safely for the long term whilst preserving its amenity value in accordance with BS3998:2010 ? Tree Work ? Recommendations.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/144555
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
29 Jun 2026
Received by Lewisham
-
23 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
-
28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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/19/114931 Granted
4 VICARS HILL, LONDON, SE13 7JH
Proposed upgrading and refurbishment of the garage into a habitable room including a new connecting glazed link from the main house to the garage at the rear of 4 Vicars Hill, SE13.
-
DC/26/143676 Granted
1 VICARS HILL, LONDON, SE13 7JB
FRONT: ONE Cherry (T1)(ht.12m) FELL. FRONT: ONE Cypress (T2)(ht.12m) FELL. Reason: clay shrinkage subsidence damage at subject property. Informative A: thank you for retaining TG1 and H1 for amenity, wildlife and reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
-
DC/21/120965 Granted
27 VICARS HILL, LONDON, SE13 7JB
Installation of two replacement side-hung windows to the right elevation and the installation of three windows to front bay window below ground floor level at 27 Vicars Hill, SE13.
-
DC/24/136644 Granted
13 VICARS HILL, LONDON, SE13 7JB
Construction of a two-storey end-of-terrace dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) located to the side of 13 Vicars Hill, SE13 and landscaping works, air-source heat pump, refuse and cycle storage and other associated works; together with the removal of pebble dash render, replacement slate roof and replacement timber sash windows to 13 Vicars Hill, SE13.
-
DC/24/137374 Granted
19 VICARS HILL, LONDON, SE13 7JB
REAR: ONE Acacaia tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION by 2m from 17m to 15m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 9.5m to 7.5m on all compass points NSEW. REASON: The trees have become overgrown and require pruning & maintenance to ensure overall health & longevity. Informative A: The sensitive management of the tree is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change. Informative B: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.
-
DC/26/142925 Granted
27 VICARS HILL, LONDON, SE13 7JB
REAR: ONE: Fig tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION by 2m from 7m to LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m from 3m to 2m CROWN LIFT to 2.5m to ground level. ONE: Ceanothus tree (T2) remove major deadwood. ONE: Strawberry tree (T3) CROWN REDUCTION by 2m from 7m to 5m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m from 4m to 3m TWO:Pear trees ( T4 ) ( T5) CROWN REDUCTION by 2m from 8m to 6m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m from 3.5m to 2.5m CROWN THINNING by 20%. CROWN LIFT to 2.5m to ground level. Informative A: The sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change. Informative B: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.
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.