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Proposal
Tree works amended to crown reduce T2 Yew (not fell) as agents email 16 July 2026: REAR: ONE Leylandii (T1)(ht.13m) FELL. Reason: too close to building, restricted in raised bed. REAR: ONE Yew (T2)(ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m to ht.4m with SPREAD of 2m (not fell). Reason: weak growth and die back, reduction to encourage new growth. REAR: ONE Dawn Redwood (T3)(ht.13m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m to 10m from 13m. Reason: improving light conditions for residents, previous branch cuts and some dieback. FRONT: ONE Cherry (T4)(ht.6m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT and SPREAD by 2m from 6m to 4m. Reason: clearance of low crown obstructing front steps and parking places, reduce weight from long laterals, for safe access to the house. REAR: TWO Leylandii (G1)(ht.7m) FELL. Reason: weak structure of the trees and die back, and replace with 2x cherry and 2x beech trees. Informative A: huge thank you for retaining T2 Yew, for the 4x proposed replacement trees (2x cherry & 2x beech) for G1 and retaining other trees to maintain the treed character of the forest hill conservation area, for the benefits of trees to urban living for cooler temperatures in more frequent heatwaves due to climate change, wildlife habitat, flood risk mitigation and health & wellbeing. Informative A: huge thank you for the 4x proposed replacement trees (2x cherry & 2x beech) and retaining other trees to maintain the treed character of the forest hill conservation area, for the benefits of trees to urban living for cooler temperatures in more frequent heatwaves due to climate change, wildlife habitat, flood risk mitigation and health & wellbeing. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 13 Jul 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 2 Aug 2026
Documents 11
Decision & officer reports 1
Statements & assessments 1
Plans & drawings 2
Application forms 1
Other documents 6
Site constraints 6
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Sales history 1
Last sold for £186,000 in March 1998. Semi-detached house, freehold.
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How this decision compares
Decided in 21 days from validation, 5 days faster than Lewisham's median of 26 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 99% of tree and landscaping works here are.
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Last counted 2 Aug 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14977818
- Neighbours
- 24 Jun 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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