87 ARRAN ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2LS Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/143890 - Dead & Hazardous Trees Approved

Proposal

REAR: ONE Eucalyptus tree (T1)(ht approx.15-18m) FELL. Duty to replace applies with a similar sized tree species ? see informative B below. REASON: health & safety, root has tilted to the point that it appears it will fall over soon, particularly if there are strong winds. It is close to the shed and boundary fence in the back garden. If the tree falls it will cause damage to my property and my neighbours' property and possibly persons. REPLANTING PROPOSAL: I propose to replace the tree with an olive 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 proposing a replacement tree. This needs to be a medium sized tree, preferably native species to replace rear amenity, enhance biodiversity and reduce increasingly high summer temperatures with such as: field maple, whitebeam, crab apple, hawthorn, bird cherry, holly, Strawberry tree. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 May 2026
Approved
11 May 2026

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

Important details

Council
Lewisham
Application type
Dead & Hazardous Trees
Postcode
SE6 2LS
Received
5 May 2026
Validated
5 May 2026
Ward
Catford South
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Granted
Decision date
11 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Lewisham
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#117 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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