Holy Trinity Church, 4 Trinity Path, Sydenham Park, London, SE26 4EA Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

REAR: TWO dead Ash (T1,T4)(ht.12m) FELL to 2m high standing stems. Reason: trees are dead, T1 is very unstable, health & safety, as area used as forest school, 2m standing stems retained for habitat retention, duty to replace applies REAR: ONE Ash (T7)(ht.12m) FELL Reason: health & safety, area is used as a forest school, T7 has severe decline and overhangs neighbours property, duty to replace applies. Informative A: huge thank you for retaining the other trees for amenity, wildlife, the forest school, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: 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 C: please confirm to the tree officer before autumn 2026, the replacement trees which will be planted under duty to replace: species, planting size, location on the map, and who will be responsible for maintaining the new trees, including watering. Informative D: in addition to retaining standing stems for habitat retention which is hugely appreciated, please also create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Data via plota.co.uk