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REAR: ONE dead Willow (T1)(approx.ht.12m) FELL to 4m monolith.Reason: the tree has died, a 4m monolith will be left as standing deadwood for habitat. REPLACEMENT PROPOSAL: A native pollinator will be planted as a replacement. Duty to replace applies. Informative A: huge thank you for retaining a 4m high standing monolith for biodiversity and planting a replacement tree for amenity, wildlife, flood mitigation and to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change, species to be selected from: wild cherry, goat willow, grey willow, field maple, strawberry tree, holly, hornbeam, wild service tree, bird cherry, common pear, small leaved lime, elder.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; section 213 of Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

10 BENSON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RJ

UnknownReference: DC/26/144141London Borough of Lewisham

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Application summary

Status
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Application type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Received
26 May 2026
Validated
26 May 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
London Borough of Lewisham

Application overview

REAR: ONE dead Willow (T1)(approx.ht.12m) FELL to 4m monolith.Reason: the tree has died, a 4m monolith will be left as standing deadwood for habitat. REPLACEMENT PROPOSAL: A native pollinator will be planted as a replacement. Duty to replace applies. Informative A: huge thank you for retaining a 4m high standing monolith for biodiversity and planting a replacement tree for amenity, wildlife, flood mitigation and to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change, species to be selected from: wild cherry, goat willow, grey willow, field maple, strawberry tree, holly, hornbeam, wild service tree, bird cherry, common pear, small leaved lime, elder.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; section 213 of Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

Proposal details

Reference
DC/26/144141
Alternative references
PP-14962079
Ward
Forest Hill
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Agent
Amber Tree Care

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10 BENSON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RJ

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DocumentPublishedAction
Decision noticeDecision · PDF6 Jul 2026View
Tree location mapCase Copy Drawings27 May 2026View
Sketch planCase Copy Drawings27 May 2026View
Statement of worksCase Copy Documents · PDF27 May 2026View
Tree photoPhotographs27 May 2026View
Application formApplication Form · PDF27 May 2026View

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