DC/24/138127

Status: Granted (24 Mar 2025)
Application Details
Description

FRONT: ONE Ash (T1,TPO G1)(ht.9m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1-2m to ht.7-8m. Reason: close to house, next to sycamore (T2), works to improve shape, aesthetics and light conditions to house (not fell as originally proposed).FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T2,TPO G1)(ht.10m) FELL. Reason: bark damaged main stem with decay, leaning towards ash (T1), roots lifting cellular confined pink chippings causing uneven surface and trip hazard. Replacement tree to be planted in the frontage area, condition of consent - see below.SIDE: ONE ASH (T3,TPO G1)(ht.14m), CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.2m to approx.ht.12, REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by approx.2m from r.5m to r.3m on E compass over house, CROWN LIFT by approx.2m from 6m to 8m above ground on East compass over house. Reason: close to side elevation, overhanging branches touching roof tiles, works to provide clearance from roof to avoid damage to ridge and roof tiles.London Borough of Lewisham (Land at the rear of Guibal Winn Exford and Senlac Roads London SE12) Tree Preservation Order 2000.The Council GRANTS the following AMENDED tree works as agreed at site meeting 7.3.25, subsequent telephone call and emails to agent 24.3.25 and 25.4.25:Condition: the replacement tree which is a condition of consent is greatly appreciated and proposed species Liquidambar is supported, other acceptable species are: wild cherry (Prunus avium), field maple, pear (Pyrus communis), crab apple (Malus 'Evereste'), bird cherry (Prunus padus). Informative A: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative B: suggest climbing plants could be trained on boundary wall opposite house frontage (rear garden wall, 1 Blenheim Close) using wire supports for such as climbing rose, clematis, honeysuckle, Star Jasminum (Trachelospermum jasminoides) to enhance urban greening and provide plants for pollinators.

Council

Lewisham

Application Type

Tree Preservation Order

Date Received

13 Nov 2024

Date Validated

10 Dec 2024

Decision Date

24 Mar 2025

Location
Address

3 BLENHEIM CLOSE, LONDON, SE12 9AR

Postcode

SE12 9AR

Coordinates

51.441504800000000, 0.023042000000000

Source: Application UPRN

Quick Info
UID
DC/24/138127
Reference
DC/24/138127
Status
Granted
Last Updated
26 Apr 2025