Planning application
Land Between Wellington House And Arnside House SE17
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 Large previously crown reduced Raywood ash with recent branch failures - Climb tree and carry out an overall crown reduction by approx. 2.5m from height back to suitable secondary growth points, to alleviate risk of further branch failures- Reduce radial spread by approx. 3m back to suitable secondary growth points to alleviate risk of further branch failures, with emphasis on longer protruding branch sections - Raise low crown all round to 4.5m from ground to an even level- All cuts to be made to suitable secondary growth points where possible, maintaining shape and form at all times for uniform future regrowth - Remove major deadwood from remaining crown Current tree height: approx. 17mFinalised tree height: 14.5m Current radial spread: approx. 12mFinalised radial spread: approx. 9m
As published by the council, reference 23/AP/2364
Application record
- Reference
- 23/AP/2364
- Type
- Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
- Status
- Granted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
- Received
- 21 Aug 2023
- Validated
- 21 Aug 2023
- Decided
- 6 Sep 2023
- Ward
- Faraday
- Parish
- Borough, Bankside And Walworth
- Decision by
- Delegated Panel - Trees
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Aug 2023
Received by Southwark
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6 Sep 2023
Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
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26 Aug 2026
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Down to Earth Trees Ltd Agent, registered in Chislehurst
Active · incorporated 2012 · Chislehurst
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Southwark granted permission on 6 September 2023, 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
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