DC/23/130869
Application Details
Description
REAR: ONE Robinia (T1)(ht.12m) FELL and replace. Reason: in decline, the canopy has large sections of deadwood, not a good specimen, best long-term health and safety solution is to fell and plant a replacement tree.REAR: ONE Apple (T2)(ht.8m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 8m to ht.6m REDUCE RADIUS by 2m from 8m to 6m. Reason: previously reduced, ongoing maintenance to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points, maintaining natural aesthetic, to improve light conditions.Informative A: thank you for planting a replacement tree for the Robinia (T1) for urban forest canopy, wildlife habitat, plants for pollinators, improve air quality, suggested species such as: whitebeam, hawthorn, crab apple, quince (Cydonia oblonga), bird cherry, pear, paperbark maple, Amelanchier, medlar.Informative B: the sensitive management of the apple tree is greatly appreciated for rear outlook amenity, urban forest canopy to mitigate climate change, wellbeing, wildlife and environmental benefits.Informative C: please create habitat log piles, and/or a linear 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity with arisings.
Council
Lewisham
Application Type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Date Received
21 Mar 2023
Date Validated
24 Mar 2023
Decision Date
20 Apr 2023
Council Website
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Address
26 BENSON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RJ
Postcode
SE23 3RJ
UPRN
Coordinates
51.444179017485368, -0.054214983709274
Source: Application Form
Quick Info
- UID
- DC/23/130869
- Reference
- DC/23/130869
- Status
- Granted
- Last Updated
- 24 Apr 2023