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SIDE (to Lee Terrace): ONE Beech (T1)(ht.12m) FELL. Reason: safety, extensive fungal fruiting bodies of Meripilus giganteus, decay fungi particularly of beech, at the base/root collar, condition of tree consistent with significant decay/dysfunction within the basal stem and root system, proximity to high target Lee Terrace B220, a busy road and bus route and 1m from property 5 Tristan Square.� Duty to replace applies.Informative A: 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). See also ref: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance, para 121. Informative B: replacement species and location to be submitted to council for approval for replanting during coming planting season end Oct 2026-end March 2027, such as Koelreueria paniculata (Golden Rain Tree), Gleditsia triacanthos 'skyline', Hop hornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia), Liqiudambar, Italian alder (Alnus cordata), Bee-bee Tree (Tetradium daniellii), Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum). Informative C: please retain stump if possible and create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

5A TRISTAN SQUARE, LONDON, SE3 9UB

UnknownReference: DC/26/145545London Borough of Lewisham

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Application summary

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Application type
Dead & Hazardous Trees
Received
24 Sept 2026
Validated
24 Sept 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
London Borough of Lewisham

Application overview

SIDE (to Lee Terrace): ONE Beech (T1)(ht.12m) FELL. Reason: safety, extensive fungal fruiting bodies of Meripilus giganteus, decay fungi particularly of beech, at the base/root collar, condition of tree consistent with significant decay/dysfunction within the basal stem and root system, proximity to high target Lee Terrace B220, a busy road and bus route and 1m from property 5 Tristan Square.� Duty to replace applies.Informative A: 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). See also ref: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance, para 121. Informative B: replacement species and location to be submitted to council for approval for replanting during coming planting season end Oct 2026-end March 2027, such as Koelreueria paniculata (Golden Rain Tree), Gleditsia triacanthos 'skyline', Hop hornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia), Liqiudambar, Italian alder (Alnus cordata), Bee-bee Tree (Tetradium daniellii), Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum). Informative C: please retain stump if possible and create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

Proposal details

Reference
DC/26/145545
Ward
Blackheath
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Agent
Treefirst

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5A TRISTAN SQUARE, LONDON, SE3 9UB

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