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Tree works amended to crown reduce T2 Yew (not fell) as agents email 16 July 2026:REAR: ONE Leylandii (T1)(ht.13m) FELL. Reason: too close to building, restricted in raised bed.REAR: ONE Yew (T2)(ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m to ht.4m with SPREAD of 2m (not fell). Reason: weak growth and die back, reduction to encourage new growth.REAR: ONE Dawn Redwood (T3)(ht.13m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m to 10m from 13m. Reason: improving light conditions for residents, previous branch cuts and some dieback.FRONT: ONE Cherry (T4)(ht.6m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT and SPREAD by 2m from 6m to 4m. Reason: clearance of low crown obstructing front steps and parking places, reduce weight from long laterals, for safe access to the house.REAR: TWO Leylandii (G1)(ht.7m) FELL. Reason: weak structure of the trees and die back, and replace with 2x cherry and 2x beech trees.Informative A: huge thank you for retaining T2 Yew, for the 4x proposed replacement trees (2x cherry & 2x beech) for G1 and retaining other trees to maintain the treed character of the forest hill conservation area, for the benefits of trees to urban living for cooler temperatures in more frequent heatwaves due to climate change, wildlife habitat, flood risk mitigation and health & wellbeing.Informative A: huge thank you for the 4x proposed replacement trees (2x cherry & 2x beech) and retaining other trees to maintain the treed character of the forest hill conservation area, for the benefits of trees to urban living for cooler temperatures in more frequent heatwaves due to climate change, wildlife habitat, flood risk mitigation and health & wellbeing. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

80 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PA

UnknownReference: DC/26/144202London Borough of Lewisham

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Application summary

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

Application overview

Tree works amended to crown reduce T2 Yew (not fell) as agents email 16 July 2026:REAR: ONE Leylandii (T1)(ht.13m) FELL. Reason: too close to building, restricted in raised bed.REAR: ONE Yew (T2)(ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m to ht.4m with SPREAD of 2m (not fell). Reason: weak growth and die back, reduction to encourage new growth.REAR: ONE Dawn Redwood (T3)(ht.13m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m to 10m from 13m. Reason: improving light conditions for residents, previous branch cuts and some dieback.FRONT: ONE Cherry (T4)(ht.6m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT and SPREAD by 2m from 6m to 4m. Reason: clearance of low crown obstructing front steps and parking places, reduce weight from long laterals, for safe access to the house.REAR: TWO Leylandii (G1)(ht.7m) FELL. Reason: weak structure of the trees and die back, and replace with 2x cherry and 2x beech trees.Informative A: huge thank you for retaining T2 Yew, for the 4x proposed replacement trees (2x cherry & 2x beech) for G1 and retaining other trees to maintain the treed character of the forest hill conservation area, for the benefits of trees to urban living for cooler temperatures in more frequent heatwaves due to climate change, wildlife habitat, flood risk mitigation and health & wellbeing.Informative A: huge thank you for the 4x proposed replacement trees (2x cherry & 2x beech) and retaining other trees to maintain the treed character of the forest hill conservation area, for the benefits of trees to urban living for cooler temperatures in more frequent heatwaves due to climate change, wildlife habitat, flood risk mitigation and health & wellbeing. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

Proposal details

Reference
DC/26/144202
Alternative references
PP-14977818
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Forest Hill
Parish
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80 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PA

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Decision noticeDecision · PDF17 Jul 2026View
CherryPhotographs · PDF16 Jul 2026View
Tree photo 5Photographs2 Jun 2026View
Reasons for work statementCase Copy Documents · PDF2 Jun 2026View
Tree photo 4Photographs2 Jun 2026View
Tree photo 3Photographs2 Jun 2026View
Tree photo 2Photographs2 Jun 2026View
Tree photoPhotographs2 Jun 2026View
Sketch planCase Copy Drawings2 Jun 2026View
Site location planSite Location Plan2 Jun 2026View
Application formApplication Form · PDF2 Jun 2026View

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