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ONE Lime tree(T1)CROWN HEIGHT REDUCTION by 3m from 11m to 8m, REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by 3m from 7m to 4m. Reason: 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 neighboring properties. Tree has been reduced previously so work is part of an ongoing maintenance cycle. The pruning will not go beyond any previous points and sufficient time has elapsed to allow canopy regrowth. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above.Informative A: The sensitive management of the tree is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change.Informative B: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.

5 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3TW

UnknownReference: DC/25/139458London Borough of Lewisham

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5 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3TW

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Application summary

Status
Unknown
Application type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Received
18 Mar 2025
Validated
19 Mar 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
London Borough of Lewisham

Application overview

ONE Lime tree(T1)CROWN HEIGHT REDUCTION by 3m from 11m to 8m, REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by 3m from 7m to 4m. Reason: 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 neighboring properties. Tree has been reduced previously so work is part of an ongoing maintenance cycle. The pruning will not go beyond any previous points and sufficient time has elapsed to allow canopy regrowth. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above.Informative A: The sensitive management of the tree is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change.Informative B: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.

Proposal details

Reference
DC/25/139458
Alternative references
PP-13865330
Ward
Forest Hill
Agent
Amber Tree Care

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Documents 6 of 6

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision noticeDecision · PDF9 Apr 2025View
Site location planSite Location Plan18 Mar 2025View
Statement of workCase Copy Drawings · PDF18 Mar 2025View
Tree image 1Photographs18 Mar 2025View
Aerial site planSite Location Plan18 Mar 2025View
Application formApplication Form · PDF18 Mar 2025View

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