DC/26/143802

Status: Granted (01 Jun 2026)
Application Details
Description

REAR: ONE Cherry Laurel (T1)(ht.7m) FELL.Reason: Grown in stressed or unusual form.REAR: ONE Cherry Plum (T2)(ht.5m) FELL.Reason: No fruits or flowers.REAR: ONE Holly (T3)(ht.2m) FELL. Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall. REAR: TWO Field Maple (T4-T5)(ht.7m) FELL.Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall.REAR: ONE Ceanothus (T6)(ht.4m) FELL.Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall.REAR: ONE Hibiscus shrub (T7)(ht.3m) FELL.Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall. The trees and shrubs are growing close to the rear garden side boundary wall in a linear shrub bed, not significant to public realm, several are below stem diameter 7.5cm and do not require prior consent. Informative A: to encourage replacement shade tolerant small trees and shrubs for rear amenity, wildlife, and environmental benefits. Informative B: suggested shade species: mahonia, holly, privet, Camellias, Viburnum rhytidophyllum, Elaeagnus x ebbingei, Osmanthus x burkwoodii. Fatsia japonica, Viburnum opulus with shade ground cover: Hosta, Brunnera macrophylla Jack Frost, Vinca minor 'Bowles Variety', Vinca Minor 'Gertrude Jekyll' (white), ferns, Ajuga, Geranium 'Rozanne' purple, Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir White', Hakonechloa macra, Japanese anemone 'Honorine Jobert', Hellebores, Pulmonaria, London pride (Saxifraga x urbium), Bulbs: Primrose, snowdrop, wild daffodil/Lent lily, crocus, wood anemone. And a climber such as Rosa Rambling Rector or Hydrangea petiolaris 'Miranda' on rear garden walls. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

Council

Lewisham

Application Type

Trees in Conservation Areas

Date Received

24 Apr 2026

Date Validated

24 Apr 2026

Decision Date

01 Jun 2026

Location
Address

23 TRANQUIL VALE, LONDON, SE3 0BU

Postcode

SE3 0BU

Coordinates

51.466218300000000, 0.008325900000000

Source: Application UPRN

Quick Info
UID
DC/26/143802
Reference
DC/26/143802
Status
Granted
Last Updated
12 Jun 2026