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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
REAR: ONE Sycamore (T1)(ht.11m) CROWN REDUCE by 3m from 11m to ht.8m. Reason: to contain dimensions of the tree and to reduce the interference with neighbouring properties.FRONT (Helvetia St): ONE Sycamore (T2)(ht.12m) CROWN REDUCE by 3m from 12m to ht.9m. Reason: to contain dimensions of the tree and to reduce the interference with neighbouring properties.FRONT (Helvetia St): ONE Cypress (T3)(ht.7m) FELL. Reason: tree in terminal decline, area is a refuse area. To be replaced with a Tulip Tree (Liquidambar styraciflua) planting location shown as T1 in replanting plan submitted with agent's email 11 June 2026.REAR: ONE Sycamore (T4)(ht.10m) CROWN REDUCE by 2m from 10m to ht.8m. Reason: to contain dimensions of the tree within pub garden to balance the amount of light and shade within it.FRONT (Helvetia St): ONE Sycamore (T5)(ht.10m) CROWN REDUCE by 2m from 10m to ht.8m. Reason: to contain dimensions of the tree within pub garden to balance the amount of light and shade within it. REAR: ONE Sycamore (T6)(ht.8m) FELL. Reason: in terminal decline due to compaction from the highly used play area, bark necrosis visible on southern side caused by root death and subsequent death of cambial/vascular layer on this side. To be replaced with a crab apple (Malus sylvestris) on south side of the Pub, planting location shown as T2 in replanting plan submitted with agent's email 11 June 2026. This is a more suitable location for successful establishment of the replacement tree and ample existing tree canopy cover will remain to provide shade for the children's play area.FRONT (Clarens St): ONE Sycamore (T7)(ht.10m) CROWN REDUCE by 2m from 10m to ht.8m. Reason: to contain dimensions of the tree within pub garden to balance the amount of light and shade within it.Watering & maintenance of the 2x replacement trees will be undertaken by the owner of the pub.Trees within A1 of TPO: The London Borough of Lewisham (The Two Brewers PH, aka The Perry Hill PH, Perry Hill, London SE6 4EY) Tree Preservation Order 2012.
Proposal details
- Reference
- DC/26/143085
- Alternative references
- PP-14724037
- Ward
- Perry Vale
- Parish
- Does NOT need to go to BCAP
- Agent
- Arvores Arboriulture
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TWO BREWERS, 80 PERRY HILL, LONDON, SE6 4EY
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision noticeDecision · PDF | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| Replacement tree detailsCase Copy Documents · PDF | 11 Jun 2026 | View |
| Tree image 2Case Copy Drawings | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| Tree image 3Photographs | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| Statement of worksCase Copy Documents · PDF | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| Tree preservation orderCase Copy Documents · PDF | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| Tree location mapCase Copy Drawings | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| Tree image 1Case Copy Drawings | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application formApplication Form · PDF | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
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