Planning application
17B Costa Street London Southwark SE15 4PE
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Lime (T1) - crown reduce. Reduce height by 3m from 8m to 5m. Reduce lateral spread by 3m from 8m to 5m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for both owner and neighbouring properties. The tree is touching the building and the pruning will allow for some clearance.
As published by the council, reference 21/AP/2772
Application record
- Reference
- 21/AP/2772
- Type
- Works to a Tree with a TPO
- Status
- Not required
- Decision
- Application Not Required
- Received
- 4 Aug 2021
- Validated
- 4 Aug 2021
- Decided
- 27 Sep 2021
- Ward
- Rye Lane
- Parish
- Peckham And Nunhead
- Decision by
- Delegated Panel - Trees
- Postcode
- SE15 4PE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Aug 2021
Received by Southwark
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27 Sep 2021
Decision issued: Application Not Required
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1 Oct 2026
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Amber Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in London
Active · incorporated 2007 · London
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