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T1 Cedrus Atlantica (Atlantic cedar) on front left boundary - Reduce in height by approximately 3m from 14m to 11m. Reduce top section in to create a conical look appropriate to species.T2 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson cypress) on rear right - Dismantle. T3 Multi stemmed Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson cypress) on rear right - Dismantle. T4 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson cypress) on rear left boundary - Dismantle. T5 Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) on rear left - Reduce elongated branches only by no more than 2m.T6 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson cypress) on rear right - Dismantle. T7 Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) on rear boundary - Climb to reduce height by approximately 5m from 20m to 15m. Reduce average radial spread by approximately 3m from 4m to 1m. Reduce low branch overhanging the neighbours at the rear by approximately 4m from 9m to 5m.T8 Twin stemmed Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) on rear right corner - Climb to reduce height down to low limb overhanging the neighbouring property removing approximately 8m from 16m to 7m.

34 Durham Avenue, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0QB

Decision MadeReference: 23/01603/TREELondon Borough of Bromley

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Received
25 Apr 2023
Validated
25 Apr 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
London Borough of Bromley

Application overview

T1 Cedrus Atlantica (Atlantic cedar) on front left boundary - Reduce in height by approximately 3m from 14m to 11m. Reduce top section in to create a conical look appropriate to species.T2 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson cypress) on rear right - Dismantle. T3 Multi stemmed Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson cypress) on rear right - Dismantle. T4 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson cypress) on rear left boundary - Dismantle. T5 Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) on rear left - Reduce elongated branches only by no more than 2m.T6 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson cypress) on rear right - Dismantle. T7 Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) on rear boundary - Climb to reduce height by approximately 5m from 20m to 15m. Reduce average radial spread by approximately 3m from 4m to 1m. Reduce low branch overhanging the neighbours at the rear by approximately 4m from 9m to 5m.T8 Twin stemmed Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) on rear right corner - Climb to reduce height down to low limb overhanging the neighbouring property removing approximately 8m from 16m to 7m.

Proposal details

Reference
23/01603/TREE
Alternative references
PP-12115407
Ward
Shortlands & Park Langley
Agent
John Robinson

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34 Durham Avenue, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0QB

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Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF16 May 2023View
Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF25 Apr 2023View

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