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43-53 Somerford Way London Southwark SE16 6QW

Withdrawn Southwark 20/AP/2171 Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight. A revised scheme can be submitted at any time.

Proposal

T04 - Cotoneaster - suppressed tree growing from base of fence, Damaging and lifting panel, Multi stem at 0.2m, Minor deadwood throughout crown in range of 25mm and smaller, No fruiting bodies present at time of inspection. Recommendation - Carefully fell to near ground level.Treat stump using eco plugs. T05 - Sycamore - self-sown tree on boundary of garden, Grown through fence, Causing damage to fence and undermining neighbouring shed, Minor deadwood present in Crown in range of 25mm and smaller, No fruiting bodies present at time of inspection. Recommendation - Carefully fell to near ground level.Treat stump using eco plugs. T06 - Silver Maple - Roots growing through base of boundary brick wall, Main stem within 5m of dwelling, Crown reduced in past, Minor deadwood present in Crown in range of 25mm and smaller, Casting vast shading over apartments creating damp conditions within apartments, Low lateral branches overhanging public footpath and dwelling, No fruiting bodies present at time of inspection. Recommendation - Carefully fell to near ground level. Grind stump to a depth of 300mm below ground level. T07 - Silver Maple - Roots growing through base of boundary brick wall, Main stem within 4m of dwelling, Crown reduced in past, Minor deadwood present in Crown in range of 25mm and smaller, Casting vast shading over apartments creating damp conditions within apartments, Low lateral branches overhanging public footpath and dwelling, No fruiting bodies present at time of inspection. Recommendation - Carefully fell to near ground level. Grind stump to a depth of 300mm below ground level. T08 - Sycamore - Roots growing through base of boundary brick wall, Main stem within 3m of dwelling, Crown reduced in past, Minor deadwood present in Crown in range of 25mm and smaller, Casting vast shading over apartments creating damp conditions within apartments, Low lateral branches overhanging public footpath and dwelling, No fruiting bodies present at time of in

As published by the council, reference 20/AP/2171

Application record

Reference
20/AP/2171
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Withdrawn
Decision
Withdrawn As published: Treated as Withdrawn by LPA
Received
4 Aug 2020
Validated
5 Aug 2020
Decided
10 Aug 2020
Ward
Surrey Docks
Parish
Bermondsey And Rotherhithe
Decision by
Delegated Panel - Simple
Postcode
SE16 6QW

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Aug 2020

    Received by Southwark

  2. 5 Aug 2020

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 10 Aug 2020

    Decision issued: Treated as Withdrawn by LPA

  4. 21 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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What withdrawal means

The applicant withdrew this application before Southwark decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. 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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