Lewisham/DC/26/142736

Location

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Proposal

REAR: ONE dead tree (ht.5-6m) FELL. Duty to replace applies. Reason: possibly a crab apple tree, dead and leaning; re-planting proposed when the stump / roots have rotted a bit we will be planting a new tree in its place, probably after just summer, the branches facing our garden have slowly rotted off (photos attached) and there are multiple small animal burrows and a big one (1.5inch diameter) at the base, through the tree.Informative A: the landowner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species when a tree is removed in a conservation area because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm. Ref. Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121.Informative B: huge thank you for proposed replacement tree planting, suggest a similar berry or fruit bearing tree such as: crab apple, Amelanchier, hawthorn, elder, common pear, wayfaring tree for rear amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please plant the replacement tree in an alternative location in order to retain a safe standing deadwood stem for wildlife and biodiversity and if possible also create habitat log piles with arisings. A climber could be planted to grow on the dead stem such as honeysuckle, clematis, rose, ivy.

Key dates

1. Received 21 Jan 2026
2. Validated 22 Jan 2026
3. Started 22 Jan 2026
4. Decided 26 Jan 2026

Planning history / related applications

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