Lewisham/DC/25/138905

Location

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Proposal

REAR: ONE Mature Oak (T1 - G1 in TPO)(ht.18m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m from 10m to 8m on E & W compass points, remove major dead wood >2" diameter &/or >1m in length. Reason: to allow more light to the garden to facilitate planting lower-storey shrubs & perennials, and as part of general maintenance.REAR: ONE Mature Oak (T2 - G1 in TPO)(ht.18m) CROWN LIFT to 6m above ground, CROWN THIN by 15%, LATERAL REDUCE by 1.5-2m from 10m to 8-8.5m on W compass point, remove major dead wood >2" diameter &/or >1m in length. Reason: to allow more light to the garden to facilitate planting lower-storey shrubs & perennials, and as part of general maintenance. The London Borough of Lewisham 13-23 (odds) & 23a Brockley View, London, SE23 1SN, Tree Preservation Order 2021.Informative A: the sensitive works to the 2 oaks is greatly appreciated to maintain their amenity, form, aesthetics and contribution to the treed boundary and wildlife habitat beside Blythe Hill Fields. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with some arisings, and retain safe crown deadwood for wildlife and biodiversity.Informative C: suggested ground cover for planting beneath the trees are such as: native bluebells, dog violets, cow slip, foxgloves, primroses, lesser celandine, hellebores, epimedium, cyclamen, Japanese anemone, ferns, Geranium 'Rozanne', Brunnera.

Key dates

1. Received 4 Feb 2025
2. Validated 5 Feb 2025
3. Started 5 Feb 2025
4. Decided 6 Mar 2025

Planning history / related applications

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