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9 Peckarmans Wood London Southwark SE26 6RY

Granted Southwark 20/AP/2882 Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Silver Birch (T1) - crown reduce & lift. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m and reduce lateral spread by 1m from 7m to 6m. Very light reduction to shape tree whilst maintaining natural canopy and natural aesthetic. Crown lift live canopy to 3m above ground level. Work undertaken to improve light conditions in owners and neighbouring properties.

As published by the council, reference 20/AP/2882

Application record

Reference
20/AP/2882
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Granted
Decision
Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Received
6 Oct 2020
Validated
6 Oct 2020
Decided
29 Oct 2020
Ward
Dulwich Wood
Parish
Dulwich
Decision by
Delegated Panel - Trees
Postcode
SE26 6RY

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 Oct 2020

    Received by Southwark

  2. 29 Oct 2020

    Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

  3. 29 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Amber Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in London

Active · incorporated 2007 · London

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Documents

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6 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Southwark granted permission on 29 October 2020, 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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