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LAND, WOODMERE, ELTHAM, SE9
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Beside 7 Woodmere: 1 x Oak, (T1) 3 x Limes (T2-T4) Reduce to previous reduction points (Feb 2020) The trees have previously been subject to crown reduction every 4 years. Six years have lapsed since the last works. There is significant shading of the roof of No 7 which will impact the performance of planned solar panels. Beside/Rear 1 Woodmere - reduce the crown of the pine tree (photo in attachments) by 50% The height and spread of the trees as well as the intended reduction is as follows: T1 Oak - 14m tall with a spread of 9m (Reduce crown by 2 m all round (spread will then be 5 m and height will be reduced (branches only ? truck will remain untouched) T2 Lime - 11m tall with a spread of 6m (reduce to previous reduction points (9 m tall approximately and reduce spread to 2 m) T3 Lime - 14m with a spread of 7m (reduce to previous reduction points (10 m tall approximately and reduce spread to 2 m) T4 Lime - 13m tall with a spread of 7m (reduce to previous reduction points (10 m tall approximately and reduce spread to 3 m) Pine tree alongside 1 Woodmere - currently 10 m tall with a spread of 7 m (reduce height by 2.5 m and reduce spread by 1.75 m all round
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
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| Acknowledgement letterCorrespondence · PDF | 6 Oct 2026 | View |
| 7 woodmere se9 5nt tree works 2026.doc150607550001.jpgDocument | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| 7 woodmere se9 5nt solar proposal150607550001.jpegDocument | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| 7 woodmere se9 5nt trees (rear) t1 and t2150607550001.jpegDocument | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| 7 woodmere se9 5nt trees (front) t3 and t4150607550001.jpegDocument | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| Pine tree next to 1 woodmere se9 5nt150607550001.jpegDocument | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1woodmere - pine tree150607550001.pngDocument | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| Application form redactedApplication Form · PDF | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
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