Flat 1, Bank Buildings, 239a Lewisham Way, London, SE4 1XT Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

FRONT (Lewisham Way): ONE Liquidambar (T1)(ht.9m) CROWN HEIGHT REDUCE by 2.5-3m from 9m to 6.5-6m, LATERAL REDUCE by 2.5-3m from 8m to 5-5.5m on all compass points. Reason: previously reduced, to reduce back to previous reduction points, retain within frontage, roots are causing the paving slabs at the front to come up. REAR SIDE (Friendly St): ONE Pear (T2)(ht.8m)(spread 5m) LATERAL REDUCE by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m on NW compass point. Reason: overhanging pavement, to stop fruit falling on the path, cut back canopy and blend into upper crown to make natural flowing outline. REAR SIDE (Friendly St): ONE Lombardy Poplar (T3)(ht.18m) CROWN HEIGHT REDUCE by 5m from 18m to 13m, LATERAL REDUCE by 2m form 7m to 5m on all compass points, remove ivy. Reason: several large old fungal brackets at the base, manage ivy. REAR (no.241) ONE Field Maple (T4)(ht.8m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m from 7.5m to 5.5m on NW compass. Reason: Neighbouring tree, overhangs rear car park, cut back to boundary to suitable growth points. REAR (no.241): ONE Tree of Heaven/sycamore (T5)(ht.2.5m) FELL. Reason: growing very close to the rear of the property, poison stump. Informative A: the sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated for streetscape amenity, urban greening, wildlife and environmental benefits. Informative B: if possible create habitat log piles with some arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Data via plota.co.uk