Lewisham/DC/26/143802

Location

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Proposal

REAR: ONE Cherry Laurel (T1)(ht.7m) FELL.Reason: Grown in stressed or unusual form.REAR: ONE Cherry Plum (T2)(ht.5m) FELL.Reason: No fruits or flowers.REAR: ONE Holly (T3)(ht.2m) FELL. Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall. REAR: TWO Field Maple (T4-T5)(ht.7m) FELL.Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall.REAR: ONE Ceanothus (T6)(ht.4m) FELL.Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall.REAR: ONE Hibiscus shrub (T7)(ht.3m) FELL.Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall. The trees and shrubs are growing close to the rear garden side boundary wall in a linear shrub bed, not significant to public realm, several are below stem diameter 7.5cm and do not require prior consent. Informative A: to encourage replacement shade tolerant small trees and shrubs for rear amenity, wildlife, and environmental benefits. Informative B: suggested shade species: mahonia, holly, privet, Camellias, Viburnum rhytidophyllum, Elaeagnus x ebbingei, Osmanthus x burkwoodii. Fatsia japonica, Viburnum opulus with shade ground cover: Hosta, Brunnera macrophylla Jack Frost, Vinca minor 'Bowles Variety', Vinca Minor 'Gertrude Jekyll' (white), ferns, Ajuga, Geranium 'Rozanne' purple, Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir White', Hakonechloa macra, Japanese anemone 'Honorine Jobert', Hellebores, Pulmonaria, London pride (Saxifraga x urbium), Bulbs: Primrose, snowdrop, wild daffodil/Lent lily, crocus, wood anemone. And a climber such as Rosa Rambling Rector or Hydrangea petiolaris 'Miranda' on rear garden walls. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

Key dates

1. Received 24 Apr 2026
2. Validated 24 Apr 2026
3. Started 24 Apr 2026
4. Decided 5 Jun 2026

Planning history / related applications

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