03/04/2026

Status: Granted (27 Apr 2026)
Application Details
Description

REAR: ONE: Robinia (T1)(ht.12-14m) FELL.REASON: tree in a light suppressed position with slenderness noted on primary stem, removal will benefit growth of a neighbouring pollard Ash. The homeowner proposes to replant with a heavy standard Ginkgo biloba, with appropriate establishment maintenance, including watering during the first growing seasons, the proposed replacement tree is considered to represent a sustainable and appropriate arboricultural and landscape replacement.Informative A: huge thank you for the replacement planting with a Ginkgo to maintain urban forest canopy benefits, and also for retaining other trees for amenity, wildlife and to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please ensure the replacement tree is watered with approx 25 litres water fortnightly, beg April-end Sept, for 5 years for best chance of ensure successful establishment, and water more frequently in prolonged dry spells. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

Council

Lewisham

Application Type

Trees in Conservation Areas

Date Received

03 Apr 2026

Date Validated

03 Apr 2026

Decision Date

27 Apr 2026

Location
Address

12 OAKCROFT ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7ED

Postcode

SE13 7ED

Coordinates

51.467431300000000, -0.005845900000000

Source: Application UPRN

Quick Info
UID
DC/26/143597
Reference
03/04/2026
Status
Granted
Last Updated
11 May 2026