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T1Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)12m8mCrown reduce by 2?3m in height and spread, back to previous reduction points, to maintain current managed form9?10m5?6m T2Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)14m9mCrown reduce by 3?4m in height and spread, back to previous reduction points10?11m5?6m T3Lime (Tilia x europaea)13m8mCrown reduce by 2?3m in height and spread, back to previous reduction points Justification (BS5837:2012 ? Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction) All works proposed are cyclical maintenance pruning to previously established reduction points, in accordance with good arboricultural practice (BS3998:2010 Tree Work ? Recommendations). Reductions are proportionate, do not exceed 30% of the crown in any single operation, and will not affect the long-term health, form, or amenity value of the trees. The works are required to: Alleviate proximity to adjacent structures, boundaries and highway (Lawn Terrace / Paynell Ct) caused by regrowth since the last reduction cycle; Reduce risk of storm damage from wind-loading on over-extended limbs; Maintain light levels to adjoining properties and gardens; Retain the tree as a positive contributor to the character and amenity of the area, consistent with its category rating under BS5837:2012 (Table 1), with no loss of canopy cover below the tree's previously established managed dimensions.

GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 23 LEE TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 9TE

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Application summary

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

Application overview

T1Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)12m8mCrown reduce by 2?3m in height and spread, back to previous reduction points, to maintain current managed form9?10m5?6m T2Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)14m9mCrown reduce by 3?4m in height and spread, back to previous reduction points10?11m5?6m T3Lime (Tilia x europaea)13m8mCrown reduce by 2?3m in height and spread, back to previous reduction points Justification (BS5837:2012 ? Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction) All works proposed are cyclical maintenance pruning to previously established reduction points, in accordance with good arboricultural practice (BS3998:2010 Tree Work ? Recommendations). Reductions are proportionate, do not exceed 30% of the crown in any single operation, and will not affect the long-term health, form, or amenity value of the trees. The works are required to: Alleviate proximity to adjacent structures, boundaries and highway (Lawn Terrace / Paynell Ct) caused by regrowth since the last reduction cycle; Reduce risk of storm damage from wind-loading on over-extended limbs; Maintain light levels to adjoining properties and gardens; Retain the tree as a positive contributor to the character and amenity of the area, consistent with its category rating under BS5837:2012 (Table 1), with no loss of canopy cover below the tree's previously established managed dimensions.

Proposal details

Reference
DC/26/145150
Alternative references
PP-15177289
Ward
Blackheath
Agent
GraftinGardeners Ltd

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GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 23 LEE TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 9TE

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DocumentPublishedAction
Decision noticeDecision · PDF11 Sept 2026View
Tree photo 3Photographs24 Aug 2026View
Tree photo 1Photographs24 Aug 2026View
Tree photo 2Photographs24 Aug 2026View
Application formApplication Form · PDF24 Aug 2026View
Tree location planSite Location Plan24 Aug 2026View

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