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REAR: ONE Robinia tree (T1) Crown Reduction Ht by 2.5m from 18m to 15.5m, Spread by 2.5m from 12m to 9.5m, shape accordingly & remove major deadwood & any trunk growth.REASON: To allow for more sunlight onto vegetable garden. ONE Mixed Hedge (H2) HEDGE REDUCTION Ht by 1m from 3m to 2m & trim garden side to within line of retaining wall.REASON: To create a tight & compact hedge. ONE Yew tree (T3) REPOLLARD to previous pruning points ht by 1.25m from 4m to 3.75m Spread by 0.25m from 3m to 2.75m ONE Privet Hedge (H4) ADJ to main entrance HEDGE reduction ht by 1m from 3m to 2m (from lowest point in hedge) & to trim garden side only to create a tight and compact hedge.REASON: General maintenance.Informative A: The sensitive management of the trees 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 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

UnknownReference: DC/25/141575London Borough of Lewisham

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5 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

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Application summary

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

Application overview

REAR: ONE Robinia tree (T1) Crown Reduction Ht by 2.5m from 18m to 15.5m, Spread by 2.5m from 12m to 9.5m, shape accordingly & remove major deadwood & any trunk growth.REASON: To allow for more sunlight onto vegetable garden. ONE Mixed Hedge (H2) HEDGE REDUCTION Ht by 1m from 3m to 2m & trim garden side to within line of retaining wall.REASON: To create a tight & compact hedge. ONE Yew tree (T3) REPOLLARD to previous pruning points ht by 1.25m from 4m to 3.75m Spread by 0.25m from 3m to 2.75m ONE Privet Hedge (H4) ADJ to main entrance HEDGE reduction ht by 1m from 3m to 2m (from lowest point in hedge) & to trim garden side only to create a tight and compact hedge.REASON: General maintenance.Informative A: The sensitive management of the trees 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/25/141575
Alternative references
PP-14357001
Ward
Ladywell
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Agent
Trees Uk

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Documents 11 of 11

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision noticeDecision · PDF14 Oct 2025View
Sketch plan & statement of workCase Copy Documents · PDF6 Oct 2025View
Tree photoPhotographs6 Oct 2025View
Tree photo 3Photographs6 Oct 2025View
Tree photo 4Photographs6 Oct 2025View
Tree photo 7Photographs6 Oct 2025View
Tree photo 2Photographs · PDF6 Oct 2025View
Tree photo 5Photographs · PDF6 Oct 2025View
Tree photo 6Photographs · PDF6 Oct 2025View
Tree location planCase Copy Drawings · PDF26 Sept 2025View
Application formApplication Form · PDF26 Sept 2025View

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