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REAR (nos.35-41): THREE Cherry (ht.5m), ONE twin-stemmed Ash (ht.15m) (G1)(in T43 in TPO) FELL 3x Cherry, MONOLITH 1x twin-stemmed Ash to approx.ht.8m for health & safety, wildlife and biodiversity. Reason: ash has included fork at the base, previously periodically pollarded but replacement is now best long-term option. All three Cherry have progressive die-back in the crown symptomatic of declining physiological condition, to replant with four trees to improve the diversity and resilience of tree stock. REAR (no.33): ONE dead Cherry (T1)(in T43 in TPO)(ht.6m) FELL.Reason: the tree has died, another Cherry will be planted as a replacement. REAR (no.19): ONE Horse chestnut (T2)(in T43 in TPO) HEIGHT REDUCE by 3m from 14m to ht.11m. Reason: the leader is showing dieback & bark is peeling from the stem, to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points for natural aesthetic. REAR (no.13): ONE Lime (T3)(in T43 in TPO)(ht.15m) FELL.Reason: large cavity at crown break, health & safety, a heavy reduction would be required but replacement is the better long-term option, to replant to improve the diversity and resilience of tree stock. REAR (no.5): ONE Lime (T4)(in T43 in TPO)(ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 7m to 6m, REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 7m to 5m.Reason: to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points for natural aesthetic. The London Borough of Lewisham (Brockley Hill) Tree Preservation Order 1973.The Council GRANTS the following AMENDED tree works to monolith Ash in G1 as agreed in agents telephone call 23.2.26, following Tree Officer email 19.2.26 for replacement tree planting condition and to encourage retaining deadwood:Informative A: Lime T3 - a heavy reduction rather than fell is encouraged as well as replacement planting ahead of final demise for amenity, wildlife and biodiversity. Informative B: G1 Ash -monolith management rather than fell is greatly appreciated for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: please retain safe dead standing, old and misshapen trees to retain age diversity, understorey trees and shrubs for woodland character, visual interest and to maximise wildlife habitats. Informative D: condition to replace the 6 fells close to the locations of the original trees, 5x in the upper plateau for G1 and T1, the 1x near location T3: 3x mixed large canopy species selected from: Sweet Chestnut, Indian Horse chestnut, Japanese Pagoda Tree, Koelreuteria paniculata, Caucasian wingnut (Pterocarya fraxinifolia), wild service tree, Caucasian elm (Zelkova carpinifolia) and 3x mixed medium sized tree species selected from: Cobnut, mulberry, medlar, rowan, pear, apple, crab apple. Reason: to retain tree canopy cover for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change; Informative E: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative F: The Bat Conservation Trust advises checking thoroughly for roosting bats before and during tree works with soft fell, proceed with care and leave cut timber grounded over night to allow any bats to make their way out, tree works ideally during Sept/Oct to avoid maternity and hibernation seasons when bats are most vulnerable to disturbance.

REAR OF, 33 LOWTHER HILL, LONDON, SE23 1PZ

UnknownReference: DC/25/142454London Borough of Lewisham

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REAR OF, 33 LOWTHER HILL, LONDON, SE23 1PZ

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Status
Unknown
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Received
16 Dec 2025
Validated
14 Jan 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
London Borough of Lewisham

Application overview

REAR (nos.35-41): THREE Cherry (ht.5m), ONE twin-stemmed Ash (ht.15m) (G1)(in T43 in TPO) FELL 3x Cherry, MONOLITH 1x twin-stemmed Ash to approx.ht.8m for health & safety, wildlife and biodiversity. Reason: ash has included fork at the base, previously periodically pollarded but replacement is now best long-term option. All three Cherry have progressive die-back in the crown symptomatic of declining physiological condition, to replant with four trees to improve the diversity and resilience of tree stock. REAR (no.33): ONE dead Cherry (T1)(in T43 in TPO)(ht.6m) FELL.Reason: the tree has died, another Cherry will be planted as a replacement. REAR (no.19): ONE Horse chestnut (T2)(in T43 in TPO) HEIGHT REDUCE by 3m from 14m to ht.11m. Reason: the leader is showing dieback & bark is peeling from the stem, to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points for natural aesthetic. REAR (no.13): ONE Lime (T3)(in T43 in TPO)(ht.15m) FELL.Reason: large cavity at crown break, health & safety, a heavy reduction would be required but replacement is the better long-term option, to replant to improve the diversity and resilience of tree stock. REAR (no.5): ONE Lime (T4)(in T43 in TPO)(ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 7m to 6m, REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 7m to 5m.Reason: to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points for natural aesthetic. The London Borough of Lewisham (Brockley Hill) Tree Preservation Order 1973.The Council GRANTS the following AMENDED tree works to monolith Ash in G1 as agreed in agents telephone call 23.2.26, following Tree Officer email 19.2.26 for replacement tree planting condition and to encourage retaining deadwood:Informative A: Lime T3 - a heavy reduction rather than fell is encouraged as well as replacement planting ahead of final demise for amenity, wildlife and biodiversity. Informative B: G1 Ash -monolith management rather than fell is greatly appreciated for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: please retain safe dead standing, old and misshapen trees to retain age diversity, understorey trees and shrubs for woodland character, visual interest and to maximise wildlife habitats. Informative D: condition to replace the 6 fells close to the locations of the original trees, 5x in the upper plateau for G1 and T1, the 1x near location T3: 3x mixed large canopy species selected from: Sweet Chestnut, Indian Horse chestnut, Japanese Pagoda Tree, Koelreuteria paniculata, Caucasian wingnut (Pterocarya fraxinifolia), wild service tree, Caucasian elm (Zelkova carpinifolia) and 3x mixed medium sized tree species selected from: Cobnut, mulberry, medlar, rowan, pear, apple, crab apple. Reason: to retain tree canopy cover for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change; Informative E: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative F: The Bat Conservation Trust advises checking thoroughly for roosting bats before and during tree works with soft fell, proceed with care and leave cut timber grounded over night to allow any bats to make their way out, tree works ideally during Sept/Oct to avoid maternity and hibernation seasons when bats are most vulnerable to disturbance.

Proposal details

Reference
DC/25/142454
Alternative references
PP-14569028
Ward
Crofton Park
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Agent
Amber Tree Care

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Decision noticeDecision · PDF10 Mar 2026View
Tree photoPhotographs24 Feb 2026View
Tree photo 2Photographs24 Feb 2026View
Tree photo 3Photographs24 Feb 2026View
Tree photo 4Photographs24 Feb 2026View
Tree photo 5Photographs24 Feb 2026View
Statement of worksCase Copy Documents · PDF17 Dec 2025View
Aerial viewCase Copy Drawings17 Dec 2025View
Tree location mapCase Copy Drawings17 Dec 2025View
Site photo 3Photographs17 Dec 2025View
Site photo 4Photographs17 Dec 2025View
Site photo 2Photographs17 Dec 2025View
Site photo 5Photographs17 Dec 2025View
Site photo 1Photographs17 Dec 2025View
Application formApplication Form · PDF17 Dec 2025View

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