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REAR: ONE dead Cherry (T1)(ht.6m) FELL. Duty to replace appliesReason: dead tree, routine maintenance.FRONT: ONE Robinia (T2)(ht.12m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2.5m from 12m to ht.9.5m, REDUCE SPREAD by 2.5m from 6.5m to 4m.Reason: routine maintenance to reduce to previous prune points, proximity to telephone lines and property and remove major deadwood. Repeat of previous 6-wk notice ref DC/22/129466.Informative A: the sensitive management of front Robinia T2 to retain the tree for streetscape amenity, urban forest canopy/urban greening, wellbeing, wildlife, environmental benefits and to mitigate the climate and biodiversity emergencies is greatly appreciated. Informative B: dead cherry T1 - 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. Section 213 of Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). Also ref: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance, para 121. Informative C: huge thank you for replacement tree planting for dead cherry T1 for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change, suggested species: Amelanchier, hazel, Cornus mas, winter flowering cherry (Prunus autumnalis), Cornus Kousa, Magnolia kobus, Orange-barked Myrtle (Myrtus apiculate), Seven-son tree, (Heptacodium miconioides), Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum trichotomum), Persian Silk tree (Albizia julibrissin), Cape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), Quince (Cydonia oblonga), Alder Buckthorn, Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica), Crab apple, common pear, Great White Cherry (Prunus Taihaku). Informative D: please retain safe standing dead stem of cherry T1 and create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

79 DACRE PARK, LONDON, SE13 5BX

UnknownReference: DC/26/144989London Borough of Lewisham

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

Application overview

REAR: ONE dead Cherry (T1)(ht.6m) FELL. Duty to replace appliesReason: dead tree, routine maintenance.FRONT: ONE Robinia (T2)(ht.12m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2.5m from 12m to ht.9.5m, REDUCE SPREAD by 2.5m from 6.5m to 4m.Reason: routine maintenance to reduce to previous prune points, proximity to telephone lines and property and remove major deadwood. Repeat of previous 6-wk notice ref DC/22/129466.Informative A: the sensitive management of front Robinia T2 to retain the tree for streetscape amenity, urban forest canopy/urban greening, wellbeing, wildlife, environmental benefits and to mitigate the climate and biodiversity emergencies is greatly appreciated. Informative B: dead cherry T1 - 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. Section 213 of Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). Also ref: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance, para 121. Informative C: huge thank you for replacement tree planting for dead cherry T1 for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change, suggested species: Amelanchier, hazel, Cornus mas, winter flowering cherry (Prunus autumnalis), Cornus Kousa, Magnolia kobus, Orange-barked Myrtle (Myrtus apiculate), Seven-son tree, (Heptacodium miconioides), Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum trichotomum), Persian Silk tree (Albizia julibrissin), Cape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), Quince (Cydonia oblonga), Alder Buckthorn, Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica), Crab apple, common pear, Great White Cherry (Prunus Taihaku). Informative D: please retain safe standing dead stem of cherry T1 and create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

Proposal details

Reference
DC/26/144989
Alternative references
PP-15134116
Ward
Blackheath
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Agent
Trees Uk

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79 DACRE PARK, LONDON, SE13 5BX

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Decision noticeDecision · PDF7 Sept 2026View
Tree photo 3Case Copy Drawings7 Aug 2026View
Tree photo 2Photographs7 Aug 2026View
Application formApplication Form · PDF7 Aug 2026View
Tree photo 1Photographs7 Aug 2026View
Statement of worksCase Copy Documents · PDF7 Aug 2026View

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