Planning application
GUYS HOSPITAL ATHLETIC CLUB, BROCKLEY RISE, LONDON, SE23 1NW
Works: Trees
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Proposal
FRONT: ONE Purple Plum tree (T10)(Part of G1 in TPO) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 7m to 5m Spread by 2m from 4m to 2m. CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level. Providing minimum 1.5m clearance from building on W compass point. REASON: To provide clearance from building. ONE Elder tree (T11)(Part of G1 in TPO) POLLARD back to previous points by 2.5m from 4.5m to 2m. ONE Eucalyptus tree (T12) Ht 5m LATERAL REDUCTION back to boundary by 2m from 2m to 0m on NE compass point. REAR: FIVE Lombardy Poplar trees (G4)(Part of G3 in TPO) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 8m from 16m to 8m Spread by 2m from 3m to 1m. REPOLLARD smaller Poplar on the E end of the group to previous points by 10m from 14m to 4m. Remove epicormic growth from old stumps. REASON: To reduce sail effect and minimise chances of failure. TWO Mixed species (1 Sycamore & 1 Oak trees) (G8) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above ground level. Trim other shrubs & hedge cut privet back hard & top into shape. REASON: To allow access for mowers. ONE Elder tree (T3) Ht 6m FELL to ground level & treat stump. REASON: Due to tree growing onto building and causing damage. FIVE Lombardy Poplar trees (T4, T5, T6, T7, T8)(Part of G3 in TPO) Ht 13-16m FELL to 3m leaving the stem standing as habitat REASON: Due to extreme hollowness in stems. ONE Oak tree (T9)(T3 in TPO) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 3m from 16m to 13m Spread by 3m from 5m to 2m. REASON: To minimise leaf litter onto astroturf. Brockley Rise Kings College Sports Ground TPO DC/20/117017
As published by the council, reference DC/26/144789
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/144789
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 20 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 3 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Crofton Park
- Parish
- Does NOT need to go to BCAP
- Postcode
- SE23 1NW
Comment by 29 October 2026
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Site history
Applications at this address on the Lewisham register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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DC/25/142039 Granted
GUYS HOSPITAL ATHLETIC CLUB, BROCKLEY RISE, LONDON, SE23 1NW
FRONT (Brockley Rise entrance): ONE Horse Chestnut (T2, TPO T1)(ht.20m) CROWN THIN by 20-25% (maximum), CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level. Reason: reduce weight and allow clearance. REAR (Ladywell Hts): 8 Lime (G5, TPO G4)(ht.7m) RE-POLLARD by approx.3m back to previous pollard points. Reason: repeat maintenance. REAR (Crofton Pk Rd): 61 Lime (G6, TPO G4)(ht.6m) RE-POLLARD by approx.3m back to previous pollard points. Reason: repeat maintenance. FRONT/SIDE (seen from Stillness Rd, by astro turf pitch): ONE Oak (in G7, TPO T3)(approx.ht.16m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m on NW compass. Reason: clearance from fence line of astro turf pitch. (Note: Lateral reduction of other mixed shrubs/trees in G7 ht.2m-5m are not within the TPO) The London Borough of Lewisham Kings College Honor Oak Sports Ground, Brockley Rise London SE23 Tree Preservation Order 2005. Informative A: huge thank you for maintaining and retaining site trees and managing the site to enhance the grounds especially for tree and boundary amenity, wildlife, flood mitigation and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Jul 2026
Received by Lewisham
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3 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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8 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Who's behind it
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Aztech Group South East Ltd Agent, registered in Sevenoaks
Active · incorporated 2018 · Sevenoaks
24 applications on PlanIndex · across 7 councils · 95% granted
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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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KING'S COLLEGE SPORTS GROUNDS, BROCKLEY RISE, LONDON, SE23 1NW
Application submitted under Section 96a of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in order to allow a variation in connection with the planning application DC/05/60924 dated 17 September 2008 for the demolition of existing pavilion, grounds-manager accommodation and spectator stand at King's College Sports Ground, Brockley Rise, SE23 and construction of part single/part two storey replacement pavilion incorporating a viewing area at first floor level, replacement spectator stand; provision of 2, artificial turf, multi-sport pitches with associated floodlighting, relocation of netball court; refurbishment of 138 Brockley Rise and use of 138 and 140 Brockley Rise as 2 dwellings, together with upgrading the sports ground, including earthworks, planting, formation of a wetland area, new boundary treatments and provision of 45 parking spaces (including 4 designated disabled parking spaces) plus overspill facilities for a further 60; 2 coach parking bays, 5 motorcycle parking bays and secure covered storage for 20 cycles, in order to change the existing floodlights.
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GUYS HOSPITAL ATHLETIC CLUB, BROCKLEY RISE, LONDON, SE23 1NW
FRONT (Brockley Rise entrance): ONE Horse Chestnut (T2, TPO T1)(ht.20m) CROWN THIN by 20-25% (maximum), CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level. Reason: reduce weight and allow clearance. REAR (Ladywell Hts): 8 Lime (G5, TPO G4)(ht.7m) RE-POLLARD by approx.3m back to previous pollard points. Reason: repeat maintenance. REAR (Crofton Pk Rd): 61 Lime (G6, TPO G4)(ht.6m) RE-POLLARD by approx.3m back to previous pollard points. Reason: repeat maintenance. FRONT/SIDE (seen from Stillness Rd, by astro turf pitch): ONE Oak (in G7, TPO T3)(approx.ht.16m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m on NW compass. Reason: clearance from fence line of astro turf pitch. (Note: Lateral reduction of other mixed shrubs/trees in G7 ht.2m-5m are not within the TPO) The London Borough of Lewisham Kings College Honor Oak Sports Ground, Brockley Rise London SE23 Tree Preservation Order 2005. Informative A: huge thank you for maintaining and retaining site trees and managing the site to enhance the grounds especially for tree and boundary amenity, wildlife, flood mitigation and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
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DC/26/145119 Awaiting decision
43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN
FRONT: ONE Lime tree (T1) Ht 15m FELL to ground level & treat stump REASON: A remedy to the differential foundation movement at the insured property and to ensure the long-term stability of the building. To limit the extent and need for expensive and disruptive engineering repair works at the insured property. To limit the extent and need for costly CO2e emissions relating to alternative engineering repair works at the insured property. It is the case that an alternative to felling such as pruning or significant 'pollarding' of the tree would not provide a reliable or sustainable remedy to the subsidence in this case. We do not consider that any other potential means of mitigation, including root barriers, would be effective or appropriate in the circumstances. We are satisfied that the evidence obtained following completion of our Arboricultural Implication Assessment report completed 31/01/2024 clearly links the Lime T1 and False Acacia T2 as the cause of damage to the risk address. REPLANTING: Insurers understanding the requirement to offer replacement planting in the event consent to fell is granted. 43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD TREE PRESERVATION ORDER 2024 DC/24/135159
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DC/26/145120 Awaiting decision
45A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN
FRONT: ONE False Acacia tree (T2) Ht 10m FELL to ground level and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved). REASON: Proposed as a remedy to the differential foundation movement at the insured property and to ensure the long-term stability of the building. The above tree works are proposed to limit the extent and need for expensive and disruptive engineering repair works at the insured property It is the case that an alternative to felling such as pruning or significant 'pollarding' of the tree would not provide a reliable or sustainable remedy to the subsidence in this case. We do not consider that any other potential means of mitigation, including root barriers, would be effective or appropriate in the circumstances. We are satisfied that the evidence obtained following completion of our Arboricultural Implication Assessment report completed 31/01/2024 clearly links the Lime T1 and False Acacia T2 as the cause of damage to the risk address. REPLANTING: Insurers understanding the requirement to offer replacement planting in the event consent to fell is granted. 45 DEVONSHIRE ROAD TREE PRESERVATION ORDER DC/24/136999
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DC/26/144620 Granted
249A KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4QD
FRONT: THREE Lime (T1,T2,T3)(ht.7-8m) carefully re pollard the crown back to old points aproximately 3 metres of regrowth FRONT: ONE hornbeam (T4)(ht.8m) reduce the overall size of crown by 3 metres. These trees are causing excessive shading
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DC/26/144984 Granted
9 EXETER PLACE, LONDON, SE26 6AB
REAR (fronting Wells Park Rd) ONE Sycamore (T2, in TPO A1)(ht.12-14m) FELL by dismantling to safe standing stem or high stump. Reason: health & safety, the tree is in severe physiological and structural decline, leaning towards the road, several branches have already failed, and although a small amount of live growth remains, the tree has no meaningful long-term viability, the significantly compromised structure presents an unacceptable risk of further branch or whole-tree failure onto highway. The proposed removal is necessary to eliminate the risk. The replacement tree is to be a large canopy species planted as near as practicable to the original location. The County of London (Lewisham No.2) Tree Preservation Order, 1957. Informative A: thank you for proposing 4x replacement trees, 1x is required to be a large canopy tree to replace the TPO tree and to maintain the treed boundary character to Wells Park Road for public streetscape amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change ? Hornbeam, Hop hornbeam, sessile oak, Japanese Pagoda Tree, walnut (Juglans regia), Italian alder or grey alder, Caucasian Elm (Zelkova carpinifolia), small leaved lime, Hackberry (Celtis australis), Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna), Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica) - see further planting details below. Informative B: thank you for planting additional voluntary trees for screening, to improve species diversity, and the setting of the property. Informative C: thank you also for looking to retain a safe standing stem/high stump and creating habitat log piles with some dead wood arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
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DC/26/144936 Granted
12 PRINCETHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PF
REAR: ONE Lombardy Poplar (T1)(ht.16m) CROWN REDUCE by 10-11m to ht.5-6m, REDUCE SPREAD from 10m to 5m to create new pollard. Reason: multi-stemmed tree has had a major stem failure exposing large cavity approx.2m above gd level. Remaining stem above cavity is weighted towards neighbouring properties and a crown reduction to reduce weight and sail above cavity is urgently needed to minimise risk of future failures. Merely reducing the one stem would drastically change the balance of the overall canopy and exposure to wind would be likely to cause more failures on the remaining stems. Crown reduction is required for safety to reduce overall canopy to approximately 5-6m from ground level (please see annotated photo) to create a new pollard. Informative A: thank you for managing the tree by safe reduction to retain as a low pollard for rear amenity, wildlife and canopy shade to reduce heatwave temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.