Kemsley, Lewisham Park, London, SE13 6QW Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

FRONT (to Lewisham High St): ONE dead Crab Apple (5240) Ht 2m FELL - (not in TPO). Reason: Dead tree - Following findings from a tree survey. Duty to replace dead tree in conservation area. REPLACEMENT PROPOSAL: We will replace the dead apple with another apple, so a like for like replacement. The whip will be 1-1.5m as you have requested. The tree will be protected with support from a stake, mulch will be added around the base and due to the size and girth of the tree, we will also provide a strimmer guard to go around the base of the tree to protect from any possible strimmer damage. NB. Please see DC/26/144684 for CROWN LIFT to two TPO trees: Copper Beech (0040)(T2 in TPO) & False Acacia (5237)(T3 in TPO. 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; Section 213 of Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). Informative B: the replacement tree proposal is hugely appreciated to maintain the treed setting of the flats for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please retain safe standing stem or high stump and create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Data via plota.co.uk