DC/23/130869

Status: Granted (20 Apr 2023)
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

Location
Address

26 BENSON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RJ

Postcode

SE23 3RJ

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