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T1 Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica) ? Routine Maintenance Existing height 14m, existing spread 12m. Crown reduce by approximately 2m in height and all aspects, targeting overextended limbs ? particularly on the sides facing the building and car park ? while preserving a balanced, natural flowing canopy characteristic of the species. Finished height 12m, finished spread 10?11m. Justification: The Atlas Cedar has developed overextended lateral growth on the sides facing the adjacent building and car park, increasing end-weight loading on affected limbs and encroaching on usable space below. A modest, proportionate reduction is proposed to redistribute weight back towards the stem, reduce wind-sail effect on the most exposed limbs, and re-establish appropriate clearance from the building and car park area. Pruning cuts will be made back to suitable growth points to retain the species' distinctive tiered, spreading habit and natural silhouette, avoiding a flush or unbalanced appearance. This is routine cyclical maintenance consistent with the tree's establishment pruning history, carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 (Tree Work ? Recommendations), and will not adversely affect the tree's long-term health, structural integrity, or its continued positive contribution to the visual amenity of the site.

FLAT 2, 10 THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TG

UnknownReference: DC/26/145168London Borough of Lewisham

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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

T1 Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica) ? Routine Maintenance Existing height 14m, existing spread 12m. Crown reduce by approximately 2m in height and all aspects, targeting overextended limbs ? particularly on the sides facing the building and car park ? while preserving a balanced, natural flowing canopy characteristic of the species. Finished height 12m, finished spread 10?11m. Justification: The Atlas Cedar has developed overextended lateral growth on the sides facing the adjacent building and car park, increasing end-weight loading on affected limbs and encroaching on usable space below. A modest, proportionate reduction is proposed to redistribute weight back towards the stem, reduce wind-sail effect on the most exposed limbs, and re-establish appropriate clearance from the building and car park area. Pruning cuts will be made back to suitable growth points to retain the species' distinctive tiered, spreading habit and natural silhouette, avoiding a flush or unbalanced appearance. This is routine cyclical maintenance consistent with the tree's establishment pruning history, carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 (Tree Work ? Recommendations), and will not adversely affect the tree's long-term health, structural integrity, or its continued positive contribution to the visual amenity of the site.

Proposal details

Reference
DC/26/145168
Alternative references
PP-15181464
Ward
Blackheath
Agent
GraftinGardeners Ltd

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FLAT 2, 10 THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TG

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Decision noticeDecision · PDF11 Sept 2026View
Sketch planCase Copy Drawings25 Aug 2026View
Tree photo 1Photographs25 Aug 2026View
Application formApplication Form · PDF25 Aug 2026View

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