Lewisham/DC/25/140621

Location

Approximate location

Proposal

REAR: ONE Magnolia (T1)(ht.7.5m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2.5m to 5m, CROWN THIN by 30% (maximum). Reason: cut back overhanging branches to give 2m clearance to bell house, previously reduced ref DC/23/133354.REAR: ONE Cherry (T2)(ht.2.5m) FELL. Reason: Dead tree, duty to replace applies.Informative A: huge thank you for maintaining and retaining the rear magnolia tree for rear amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to the changing climate. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: duty to replace applies for T2, species suggestions: Amelanchier, hazel, Cornus mas, Witch hazel (Hamamelis mollis), Chimonanthus praecox, wayfaring tree, winter flowering cherry (Prunus autumnalis), Carolina silverbells (Halesia Carolinia), Cornus Kousa, Magnolia kobus, Orange-barked Myrtle (Myrtus apiculate), Seven-son tree, (Heptacodium miconioides), Stachyurus praecox, Ceanothus arboreus, Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum trichotomum), Cornus controversa, Cornus mas, Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus), Chinese fringe tree (Chionanthus retusus), Persian Silk tree (Albizia julibrissin), Cape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), Quince (Cydonia oblonga), Magnolia stellata, Chinese redbud (Cercis chinensis), Alder Buckthorn, Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica).Informative D: the landowner has a duty to plant a replacement tree when a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead, or presents an immediate risk of serious harm, para 121 Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, government guidance 6 March 2014.

Key dates

1. Received 26 Jun 2025
2. Validated 27 Jun 2025
3. Started 27 Jun 2025
4. Decided 28 Jul 2025

Planning history / related applications

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