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REAR (nature trail): ONE Lime (T1)(approx ht.12m) LATERAL REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 11m to 9m on E compass point, no height reduction. Reason: to give 2m clearance from the lamp column, pruning to suitable points to maintain natural aesthetic. REAR (nature trail): ONE Sycamore (T237)(approx.ht.12m) LATERAL REDUCE by removing dead stem. Reason: the stem has died, remove for health & safety reasons, the tree will remain. REAR (nature trail): ONE Sycamore (T264)(approx.ht.14m) LATERAL REDUCE by removing south stem which has died. Reason: the stem has died, remove for health & safety reasons, the tree will remain. REAR (nature trail): ONE Prunus (T3)(approx.ht.8m) FELL. Reason: strong eastward lean over the footpath that runs through the nature trail, poor physiological condition noted previously, lean appears to be worsening, replant with another prunus - see informative A below for alternative species.REAR (nature trail): Sycamore (T2) remove deadwood and stub ? exempt works.Informative A: the proposed replacement for Prunus T3 is greatly appreciated to maintain the woodland habitat for wildlife and visitors wellbeing, suggested alternative species to Prunus: alder buckthorn, grey or goat willow, hazel, purging buckthorn, elder. Informative B: to thank for retaining the treed character of the disused rail line for amenity, wildlife habitat and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please continue creating habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

HORNIMAN GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

UnknownReference: DC/25/142249London Borough of Lewisham

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HORNIMAN GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

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Application summary

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

Application overview

REAR (nature trail): ONE Lime (T1)(approx ht.12m) LATERAL REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 11m to 9m on E compass point, no height reduction. Reason: to give 2m clearance from the lamp column, pruning to suitable points to maintain natural aesthetic. REAR (nature trail): ONE Sycamore (T237)(approx.ht.12m) LATERAL REDUCE by removing dead stem. Reason: the stem has died, remove for health & safety reasons, the tree will remain. REAR (nature trail): ONE Sycamore (T264)(approx.ht.14m) LATERAL REDUCE by removing south stem which has died. Reason: the stem has died, remove for health & safety reasons, the tree will remain. REAR (nature trail): ONE Prunus (T3)(approx.ht.8m) FELL. Reason: strong eastward lean over the footpath that runs through the nature trail, poor physiological condition noted previously, lean appears to be worsening, replant with another prunus - see informative A below for alternative species.REAR (nature trail): Sycamore (T2) remove deadwood and stub ? exempt works.Informative A: the proposed replacement for Prunus T3 is greatly appreciated to maintain the woodland habitat for wildlife and visitors wellbeing, suggested alternative species to Prunus: alder buckthorn, grey or goat willow, hazel, purging buckthorn, elder. Informative B: to thank for retaining the treed character of the disused rail line for amenity, wildlife habitat and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please continue creating habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

Proposal details

Reference
DC/25/142249
Alternative references
PP-14515985
Ward
Forest Hill
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Agent
Amber Tree Care

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Documents 9 of 9

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision noticeDecision · PDF31 Dec 2025View
Tree location mapCase Copy Drawings26 Nov 2025View
Health & safety nature trailCase Copy Drawings26 Nov 2025View
Reasons for workCase Copy Drawings · PDF26 Nov 2025View
Tree image 1Photographs26 Nov 2025View
Tree image 3Photographs26 Nov 2025View
Tree image 2Photographs26 Nov 2025View
Tree image 4Photographs26 Nov 2025View
Application formApplication Form · PDF26 Nov 2025View

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