Planning application
4 VICARS HILL, LONDON, SE13 7JH
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
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
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/144555
- Type
- Trees in Conservation Areas
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Raise No Objection
- Received
- 29 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 29 Jun 2026
- Decided
- 23 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Ladywell
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- SE13 7JH
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lewisham register
This site has had 3 applications since 2019: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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DC/24/136245 Granted
4 VICARS HILL, LONDON, SE13 7JH
Installation of replacement timber casement windows at the front elevation of 4 Vicars Hill, SE13.
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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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Jun 2026
Received by Lewisham
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23 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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12 Aug 2026
Status changed to Unknown
Previously Permitted.
Who's behind it
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GraftinGardeners Ltd Agent, registered in London
Active · incorporated 2009 · London
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Lewisham granted permission on 23 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.
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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