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REAR: ONE Cherry Laurel (T1)(ht.7m) FELL.Reason: Grown in stressed or unusual form.REAR: ONE Cherry Plum (T2)(ht.5m) FELL.Reason: No fruits or flowers.REAR: ONE Holly (T3)(ht.2m) FELL. Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall. REAR: TWO Field Maple (T4-T5)(ht.7m) FELL.Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall.REAR: ONE Ceanothus (T6)(ht.4m) FELL.Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall.REAR: ONE Hibiscus shrub (T7)(ht.3m) FELL.Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall. The trees and shrubs are growing close to the rear garden side boundary wall in a linear shrub bed, not significant to public realm, several are below stem diameter 7.5cm and do not require prior consent. Informative A: to encourage replacement shade tolerant small trees and shrubs for rear amenity, wildlife, and environmental benefits. Informative B: suggested shade species: mahonia, holly, privet, Camellias, Viburnum rhytidophyllum, Elaeagnus x ebbingei, Osmanthus x burkwoodii. Fatsia japonica, Viburnum opulus with shade ground cover: Hosta, Brunnera macrophylla Jack Frost, Vinca minor 'Bowles Variety', Vinca Minor 'Gertrude Jekyll' (white), ferns, Ajuga, Geranium 'Rozanne' purple, Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir White', Hakonechloa macra, Japanese anemone 'Honorine Jobert', Hellebores, Pulmonaria, London pride (Saxifraga x urbium), Bulbs: Primrose, snowdrop, wild daffodil/Lent lily, crocus, wood anemone. And a climber such as Rosa Rambling Rector or Hydrangea petiolaris 'Miranda' on rear garden walls. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

23 TRANQUIL VALE, LONDON, SE3 0BU

UnknownReference: DC/26/143802London Borough of Lewisham

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Application summary

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

Application overview

REAR: ONE Cherry Laurel (T1)(ht.7m) FELL.Reason: Grown in stressed or unusual form.REAR: ONE Cherry Plum (T2)(ht.5m) FELL.Reason: No fruits or flowers.REAR: ONE Holly (T3)(ht.2m) FELL. Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall. REAR: TWO Field Maple (T4-T5)(ht.7m) FELL.Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall.REAR: ONE Ceanothus (T6)(ht.4m) FELL.Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall.REAR: ONE Hibiscus shrub (T7)(ht.3m) FELL.Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall. The trees and shrubs are growing close to the rear garden side boundary wall in a linear shrub bed, not significant to public realm, several are below stem diameter 7.5cm and do not require prior consent. Informative A: to encourage replacement shade tolerant small trees and shrubs for rear amenity, wildlife, and environmental benefits. Informative B: suggested shade species: mahonia, holly, privet, Camellias, Viburnum rhytidophyllum, Elaeagnus x ebbingei, Osmanthus x burkwoodii. Fatsia japonica, Viburnum opulus with shade ground cover: Hosta, Brunnera macrophylla Jack Frost, Vinca minor 'Bowles Variety', Vinca Minor 'Gertrude Jekyll' (white), ferns, Ajuga, Geranium 'Rozanne' purple, Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir White', Hakonechloa macra, Japanese anemone 'Honorine Jobert', Hellebores, Pulmonaria, London pride (Saxifraga x urbium), Bulbs: Primrose, snowdrop, wild daffodil/Lent lily, crocus, wood anemone. And a climber such as Rosa Rambling Rector or Hydrangea petiolaris 'Miranda' on rear garden walls. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

Proposal details

Reference
DC/26/143802
Alternative references
PP-14878177
Ward
Blackheath
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Agent
WSP

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23 TRANQUIL VALE, LONDON, SE3 0BU

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Decision noticeDecision · PDF5 Jun 2026View
Application formApplication Form · PDF27 Apr 2026View
Tree location mapCase Copy Drawings · PDF27 Apr 2026View
Section 211 noticeCase Copy Documents · PDF27 Apr 2026View

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