Lewisham/DC/24/138535

Location

Approximate location

Proposal

REAR (The Bungalow): ONE Scots Pine (T1)(ht.8.5m) FELL. Reason: Remove tree due to proximity of the house and damage to driveway REAR (Bowness): ONE Cedar (T2)(ht.8.5m) FELL. Reason: Remove tree due to proximity of the house and damage to driveway REAR (Bowness): ONE Lawson Cypress (T3)(ht.13m) CROWN HEIGHT REDUCE by 2m from 13m to 11m, REDUCE RADIUS by 2m from 7m to 5m on all compass points. Reason: Prune to give a 2m clearance to the garage building and maintain size. REAR (Bowness): ONE Norway Maple (T4)(ht.9m) CROWN HEIGHT REDUCE by 2m from 9m to 7m, REDUCE RADIUS by 2m from 5.5m to 3.5m on all compass points. Reason: Reduce tree by 2m on all sides Squirrel damage throughout crown. REAR (Bowness): ONE Sycamore (T5)(ht.14m) CROWN HEIGHT REDUCE by 3.5m from 14m to 11.5m, REDUCE RADIUS by 3m from 8m to 5m to previous prune points. Reason: repeat works, squirrel damage throughout the crown, maintain within garden setting, close to rear of building, proximity to adjacent flats. REAR (Bowness): TEN Lawson Cypress (G1)(ht.10-13m) CROWN HEIGHT REDUCE by 2-3m from 10-13m to 8-10m, LATERAL REDUCE by 2-2.5m from 5m to 2.5m on garden side, LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 5m to 2.5m. Reason: general management, trees are now dominating and significantly limiting the usable garden space.Informative A: the maintenance of well treed and vegetated gardens at Bowness and The Bungalow is greatly appreciated.Informative B: replacement planting for T1 and T2 with small trees, shrubs or climbing plants is encouraged for urban greening and environmental benefits.

Key dates

1. Received 20 Dec 2024
2. Validated 23 Jan 2025
3. Started 23 Jan 2025
4. Decided 19 Feb 2025

Planning history / related applications

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