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FRONT: ONE Eucalyptus (T1)(ht.10-11m) FELL. Reason: planted 8 years ago, the tree has grown much more than expected, is tall and in any wind tends to sway wildly, concern that in a storm it will snap, causing serious damage to our property, our neighbours or vehicles parked in the street (this happened recently with one of the trees on the green, less than 100m up the road), plan is to replace with a cherry tree, which will match many of the existing trees in the street.REAR SIDE: ONE Cherry (T2)(ht.6-7m) FELL.Reason: unfortunately this lovely old tree is almost dead, with only the uppermost branches holding any remaining foliage. This would be replaced by another cherry tree. REAR SIDE: ONE Bay tree (T3)(ht.2m) FELL.Reason: this tree is also dying, with many empty foliage areas, dieback on all sides and has already been cut back a bit for safety reasons. This will be replaced by another tree on the recommended list for the Lock Chase/Lee Park area, as proposed by the council. REAR SIDE: ONE Apple (T4)(ht.4m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1-2m to ht.2-3m, LATERAL REDUCE by 1-2m. Reason: this will be crowned, to remove overhanging branches growing over the boundary into three neighbouring backyards. Informative A: retaining the Eucalyptus (T1)(ht.10-11m) is encouraged with pollard/height reduction of approx.5m to ht.5-6m. The nearby Eucalyptus at front of no.49 on opposite side of the road is managed with crown reduction to retain streetscape amenity, if felled suggest the proposed cherry replacement is the wild cherry (Prunus avium) or The Great White cherry (Prunus Taihaku); other species to consider: Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum trichotomum), Persian Silk tree (Albizia julibrissin), Cape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), Magnolia Kobus, The Bee Bee tree (Tetradium daniellii). Informative B: the proposed replacement tree planting is hugely appreciated for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: other suggested replacement species for (T2,T3): crab apple, pear, quince (Cydonia oblonga), medlar, Magnolia stellata, Witch hazel, Cornus mas, Amelanchier, hawthorn. Informative D: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

80 LOCK CHASE, LONDON, SE3 9HA

UnknownReference: DC/26/144856London Borough of Lewisham

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Application type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Received
27 Jul 2026
Validated
25 Aug 2026
Determination deadline
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Local authority
London Borough of Lewisham

Application overview

FRONT: ONE Eucalyptus (T1)(ht.10-11m) FELL. Reason: planted 8 years ago, the tree has grown much more than expected, is tall and in any wind tends to sway wildly, concern that in a storm it will snap, causing serious damage to our property, our neighbours or vehicles parked in the street (this happened recently with one of the trees on the green, less than 100m up the road), plan is to replace with a cherry tree, which will match many of the existing trees in the street.REAR SIDE: ONE Cherry (T2)(ht.6-7m) FELL.Reason: unfortunately this lovely old tree is almost dead, with only the uppermost branches holding any remaining foliage. This would be replaced by another cherry tree. REAR SIDE: ONE Bay tree (T3)(ht.2m) FELL.Reason: this tree is also dying, with many empty foliage areas, dieback on all sides and has already been cut back a bit for safety reasons. This will be replaced by another tree on the recommended list for the Lock Chase/Lee Park area, as proposed by the council. REAR SIDE: ONE Apple (T4)(ht.4m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1-2m to ht.2-3m, LATERAL REDUCE by 1-2m. Reason: this will be crowned, to remove overhanging branches growing over the boundary into three neighbouring backyards. Informative A: retaining the Eucalyptus (T1)(ht.10-11m) is encouraged with pollard/height reduction of approx.5m to ht.5-6m. The nearby Eucalyptus at front of no.49 on opposite side of the road is managed with crown reduction to retain streetscape amenity, if felled suggest the proposed cherry replacement is the wild cherry (Prunus avium) or The Great White cherry (Prunus Taihaku); other species to consider: Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum trichotomum), Persian Silk tree (Albizia julibrissin), Cape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), Magnolia Kobus, The Bee Bee tree (Tetradium daniellii). Informative B: the proposed replacement tree planting is hugely appreciated for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: other suggested replacement species for (T2,T3): crab apple, pear, quince (Cydonia oblonga), medlar, Magnolia stellata, Witch hazel, Cornus mas, Amelanchier, hawthorn. Informative D: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

Proposal details

Reference
DC/26/144856
Alternative references
PP-15113691
Ward
Blackheath
Parish
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Decision noticeDecision · PDF30 Sept 2026View
Photographs from applicantPhotographs · PDF25 Aug 2026View
Tree detailsCase Copy Documents28 Jul 2026View
Application formApplication Form · PDF28 Jul 2026View
Tree location planCase Copy Drawings28 Jul 2026View

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