Lewisham/DC/25/139281

Location

Approximate location

Proposal

REAR (67-75 London Rd): ONE Ash (9852)(ht.16m) FELL to high stump max ht.2m. REASON: basal decay & major crown dieback, to leave a 2m high stump, replacement tree to be planted as agent's email 10.7.25.REAR (67-75 London Rd): ONE Sycamore (9861)(ht.10m) FELL. REASON: tall slender tree with significant major dieback and decline.REAR (no.3 Taymount Rise): ONE Oak LATERAL REDUCE on E compass point by 3m from 12m to 9m. REASON: to clear overhanging branches from Upton Leaze building.FRONT (Upton Leaze): ONE multi-stemmed Elder (9844)(ht.9m) FELL. REASON: Elder closest to footpath in group of 2 elder & 2 holly, overhangs & encroaches footpath, to clear footpath. Informative A: ash (9852) - huge appreciation for planting a replacement tree for the ash to ensure the treed space is maintained long-term for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to the changing climate. Informative B: replacement for ash (9852) - select from native or non-native for species diversity in climate change: small leaved lime, oak, Robinia, Norway maple, beech, field maple, whitebeam, wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis), Bird cherry, Tulip Tree, hornbeam, hop hornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia), Indian horse chestnut, wingnut, Pride of India/Golden Rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), Italian alder, Hackberry (Celtis australis), Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica), Bee-bee Tree (Tetradium daniellii).Informative C: many thanks for retaining the high stump base of ash (9852) for wildlife and biodiversity, please also create habitat log piles with arisings.

Key dates

1. Received 5 Mar 2025
2. Validated 3 Jul 2025
3. Started 3 Jul 2025
4. Decided 30 Jul 2025

Planning history / related applications

No related planning applications have been identified in the current public OGL dataset.