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FRONT (Lewisham Way): ONE Liquidambar (T1)(ht.9m) CROWN HEIGHT REDUCE by 2.5-3m from 9m to 6.5-6m, LATERAL REDUCE by 2.5-3m from 8m to 5-5.5m on all compass points. Reason: previously reduced, to reduce back to previous reduction points, retain within frontage, roots are causing the paving slabs at the front to come up.REAR SIDE (Friendly St): ONE Pear (T2)(ht.8m)(spread 5m) LATERAL REDUCE by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m on NW compass point. Reason: overhanging pavement, to stop fruit falling on the path, cut back canopy and blend into upper crown to make natural flowing outline. REAR SIDE (Friendly St): ONE Lombardy Poplar (T3)(ht.18m) CROWN HEIGHT REDUCE by 5m from 18m to 13m, LATERAL REDUCE by 2m form 7m to 5m on all compass points, remove ivy. Reason: several large old fungal brackets at the base, manage ivy.REAR (no.241) ONE Field Maple (T4)(ht.8m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m from 7.5m to 5.5m on NW compass. Reason: Neighbouring tree, overhangs rear car park, cut back to boundary to suitable growth points.REAR (no.241): ONE Tree of Heaven/sycamore (T5)(ht.2.5m) FELL. Reason: growing very close to the rear of the property, poison stump.Informative A: the sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated for streetscape amenity, urban greening, wildlife and environmental benefits. Informative B: if possible create habitat log piles with some arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

FLAT 1, BANK BUILDINGS, 239A LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1XT

UnknownReference: DC/25/139679London Borough of Lewisham

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Application summary

Status
Unknown
Application type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Received
3 Apr 2025
Validated
29 Apr 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
London Borough of Lewisham

Application overview

FRONT (Lewisham Way): ONE Liquidambar (T1)(ht.9m) CROWN HEIGHT REDUCE by 2.5-3m from 9m to 6.5-6m, LATERAL REDUCE by 2.5-3m from 8m to 5-5.5m on all compass points. Reason: previously reduced, to reduce back to previous reduction points, retain within frontage, roots are causing the paving slabs at the front to come up.REAR SIDE (Friendly St): ONE Pear (T2)(ht.8m)(spread 5m) LATERAL REDUCE by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m on NW compass point. Reason: overhanging pavement, to stop fruit falling on the path, cut back canopy and blend into upper crown to make natural flowing outline. REAR SIDE (Friendly St): ONE Lombardy Poplar (T3)(ht.18m) CROWN HEIGHT REDUCE by 5m from 18m to 13m, LATERAL REDUCE by 2m form 7m to 5m on all compass points, remove ivy. Reason: several large old fungal brackets at the base, manage ivy.REAR (no.241) ONE Field Maple (T4)(ht.8m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m from 7.5m to 5.5m on NW compass. Reason: Neighbouring tree, overhangs rear car park, cut back to boundary to suitable growth points.REAR (no.241): ONE Tree of Heaven/sycamore (T5)(ht.2.5m) FELL. Reason: growing very close to the rear of the property, poison stump.Informative A: the sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated for streetscape amenity, urban greening, wildlife and environmental benefits. Informative B: if possible create habitat log piles with some arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

Proposal details

Reference
DC/25/139679
Alternative references
PP-13919733
Ward
Brockley
Agent
Treecare Ltd

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Documents 12 of 12

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision noticeDecision · PDF24 May 2025View
Rear sapling t5Site Location Plan · PDF19 May 2025View
Tree image 3Photographs3 Apr 2025View
Tree image 6Photographs3 Apr 2025View
Tree image 4Photographs3 Apr 2025View
Tree image 2Photographs3 Apr 2025View
TreePhotographs · PDF3 Apr 2025View
Application formApplication Form · PDF3 Apr 2025View
Sketch planSite Location Plan · PDF3 Apr 2025View
Sketch planSite Location Plan3 Apr 2025View
Tree image 1Photographs3 Apr 2025View
Tree imagePhotographs3 Apr 2025View

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