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FRONT: ONE Laburnum (T1)(ht.9m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to 7m from 9m. SPREAD by 2m to 6m from 8m. Reason: reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. REAR: ONE dead Cherry (T2)(ht.5m) FELL. Duty to replace applies.Reason: the tree has died, another cherry will be planted as a replacement. REAR: ONE Acer (T3)(ht.12m) CROWN REDUCE by 2m to 10m from 12m. SPREAD by 3m to 7m from 10m.Reason: reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Informative A: the replacement tree planting for dead cherry T2 is hugely appreciated and thank you for retaining the other trees for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: the landowner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species when a tree is removed in a conservation area because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm. Ref. Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity and create hedgehog highway holes in garden boundaries. Informative D: thank you for retaining other trees for amenity, wildlife, to reduce increasingly hot summer temperatures with climate change, and flood mitigation.

7 EARLSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PD

UnknownReference: DC/26/143749London Borough of Lewisham

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Application summary

Status
Unknown
Application type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Received
21 Apr 2026
Validated
22 Apr 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
London Borough of Lewisham

Application overview

FRONT: ONE Laburnum (T1)(ht.9m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to 7m from 9m. SPREAD by 2m to 6m from 8m. Reason: reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. REAR: ONE dead Cherry (T2)(ht.5m) FELL. Duty to replace applies.Reason: the tree has died, another cherry will be planted as a replacement. REAR: ONE Acer (T3)(ht.12m) CROWN REDUCE by 2m to 10m from 12m. SPREAD by 3m to 7m from 10m.Reason: reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Informative A: the replacement tree planting for dead cherry T2 is hugely appreciated and thank you for retaining the other trees for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: the landowner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species when a tree is removed in a conservation area because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm. Ref. Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity and create hedgehog highway holes in garden boundaries. Informative D: thank you for retaining other trees for amenity, wildlife, to reduce increasingly hot summer temperatures with climate change, and flood mitigation.

Proposal details

Reference
DC/26/143749
Alternative references
PP-14874546
Ward
Sydenham
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Agent
Amber Tree Care

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7 EARLSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PD

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DocumentPublishedAction
Decision noticeDecision · PDF14 May 2026View
Tree photoPhotographs21 Apr 2026View
Tree location planSite Location Plan21 Apr 2026View
T2 photoPhotographs21 Apr 2026View
Photo of treesPhotographs21 Apr 2026View
T1 t2 &t3 photo map locationPhotographs21 Apr 2026View
Application formApplication Form · PDF21 Apr 2026View

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