DC/26/142927

Status: Granted (09 Feb 2026)
Application Details
Description

REAR: ONE Cherry tree (ht.8-10m) Fallen. Duty to replace applies.Reason: tree began leaning, arborist called to inspect and was going to return to support the tree but the tree fell over w/e (31 Jan / 1 Feb) due to age 50yrs+, fungal bracket and very wet ground from heavy rainfall this winter. Informative A: 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 B: replacement species such as: crab apple, hazel, hawthorn, elder, alder buckthorn, holly, bird cherry, pear, purple plum. Informative C: replacement tree planting is important for rear amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, environmental benefits such as and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative D: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity and leave stump / roots in the as habitat and food for the endangered stag beetle which has a stronghold in SE London.

Council

Lewisham

Application Type

Dead & Hazardous Trees

Date Received

06 Feb 2026

Date Validated

10 Feb 2026

Decision Date

09 Feb 2026

Location
Address

61 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BY

Postcode

SE26 4BY

Coordinates

51.436391000000000, -0.057440900000000

Source: Application UPRN

Quick Info
UID
DC/26/142927
Reference
DC/26/142927
Status
Granted
Last Updated
13 Feb 2026