DC/23/132665

Status: Granted (22 Sep 2023)
Application Details
Description

REAR SIDE (to Spring Hill): ONE Sycamore (T1)(ht.22m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 5m from 22m to 17m, REDUCE RADIUS by 3m from 8m to 5m on all compass points. Reason: T1 is casting a large shadow on the surrounding properties as well as a nuisance with debris drop on parked cars.REAR: ONE Horse Chestnut (T2 ? TPO T6)(ht.20m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 5m from 20m to 15m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m on all compass points. Reason: T2 is casting a large shadow on the surrounding properties as well as a nuisance with debris drop on parked cars.REAR: ONE Lime (T3 - TPO T5)(ht.22m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 5m from 22m to 17m, REDUCE RADIUS by 3m from 8m to 5m on all compass points. Reason: T3 is growing at an angle over the neighbours garden and again casting a large shadow and general nuisance.REAR: THREE Horse Chestnut (T4-T6, TPO T2,T3)(ht.22m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 4m from 22m to 18m, REDUCE RADIUS by 3m from 8m to 5m on all compass points. Reason: These trees are casting a large shadow and general nuisance. They have been reduced previously and have regrown.The London Borough of Lewisham (Greyhound Public House 309-315 Kirkdale London SE26) Tree Preservation Order 2005.Informative A: maintaining the trees is hugely appreciated as they contribute to streetscape urban greening seen from Spring Hill, screen overlooking, support the urban forest canopy providing environmental benefits to reduce heat island effect, reduce air pollution, reduce storm water run-off, and help wildlife and wellbeing.Informative B: the Greyhound PH TPO protects 8 trees which suggests 2 TPO trees have been lost over time. As there appears to be an empty tree pit within the carpark, a replacement tree such as field maple, crab apple, Tibetan cherry, Amelanchier, hawthorn, paperbark maple, wayfaring tree, Quince (Cydonia oblinga), Gleditsia Skyline would be greatly welcomed.

Council

Lewisham

Application Type

Tree Preservation Order

Date Received

08 Aug 2023

Date Validated

16 Aug 2023

Decision Date

22 Sep 2023

Location
Address

COBBS COURT, SPRING HILL, LONDON, SE26 4BA

Postcode

SE26 4BA

Coordinates

51.427169000000000, -0.055559000000000

Source: Application UPRN

Quick Info
UID
DC/23/132665
Reference
DC/23/132665
Status
Granted
Last Updated
22 Sep 2023