2 GAYNESFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2UQ Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/143816 - Trees in Conservation Areas Approved

Proposal

REAR: ONE Mature Willow (T1):CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 13m to 11m LATERAL by 2m from 4m to 2m on NE compass point. REASON: Partial reduction of the crown's lower canopy where it overhangs the lawn and patio area, limiting the light to the garden area. Reduction in height to alleviate light issues and maintain balanced shape of the tree. This healthy tree overhangs the grass area and patio at the end of the garden. The top is also out of shape. We request the partially reduction by cutting back 2m of the overhanging main branches that are approximately 4m in length and cutting the top back by 2m. The reduction will restore the crown to a more balanced shape. See drawing of and the photos of the tree. This will be undertaken by our arborist. Informative A: The sensitive management of trees in Lewisham is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change. Informative B: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Apr 2026
Approved
11 May 2026

Approved on 11 May 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Lewisham
Application type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Postcode
SE23 2UQ
Received
24 Apr 2026
Validated
24 Apr 2026
Ward
Perry Vale
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
11 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14886283
Env. assessment
No
Lewisham
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#117 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Lewisham ranks #118 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

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Lewisham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #209 of 292
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #204 of 292
70%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #118 of 292
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #62 of 292
66%
Minor dwellings approved
133 decided (1-9 homes)
93%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
66%
Change of use approved
68 decided
1,379
Total decisions
212 refused in 2025