SE4 1XR.

Retrospective planning permission for the installation of replacement double glazed timber windows in the front and side elevations, together with PVCu windows in the rear elevation at 37A Breakspears Road SE4.

37A BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XR · premises record

SIDE: ONE Laurel (T1)(ht.approx.7m) FELL. Reason: not a good specimen, next to 2m wall and side access. A replacement native pollinator tree will be planted in a more suitable location. Informative A: the replacement native pollinator tree is hugely welcomed and supported for green infrastructure benefits and to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change.

59 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XR · premises record

FRONT: ONE Acer Negundo (T1)(ht.12m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 12m to ht.9m, REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by 3m from 12m to 9m.� Reason: the main leader has failed and is being held up by the limb below.�The canopy has major dieback and the crown is in generally poor physiological and structural condition.�The canopy overhangs two driveways and the pedestrian footpath, high likelihood of failure and volume of pedestrians within the drop zone warrant the 5-day notice. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified, reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Informative A: huge thanks for the sensitive management to retain the tree for streetscape amenity. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

59 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XR · premises record

Part-retrospective application for the installation of replacement dual uPVC & timber windows to the front elevation and uPVC windows to the side and rear elevations at 37A Breakspears Road, SE4.

37A BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XR · premises record

REAR: ONE Ash tree(T1)POLLARD REDUCE HEIGHT by 4m from 14m to 10m, REDUCE RADIUS by 2m from 10m to 8m on all compass points. Reason: Structural pollard. To provide light to surrounding gardens and to reduce possible impact on foundations due to the close proximity of the tree to the rear elevation. Informative A: The sensitive management of the tree is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change. Informative B: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.

37 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XR · premises record

The London Borough of Lewisham (37a Breakspears Road London SE4 1XR) Tree Preservation Order 2024. Made: 19/12/2024 Confirmed: 13/05/2025.

37A BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XR · premises record

FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T1)(ht.8m)(ht.12m) FELL. Reason: It has damaged the driveway, walls externally and internally, lifting the ground with roots, it is overgrown and now touches the house and others boundaries, sap ruins the applicants car, it is difficult to get out of driveway.

37A BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XR · premises record

REAR: ONE Lime (T1)(ht.17m) FELL or MAIN STEM TOPPING at ht.7-8m. Reason: health & safety, fungal infection near the base of the tree with Brittle Cinder fungus (Kretzchmaria duesta) and large trunk decay cavity extending from 1.5m?3.5m above ground, previously crown reduced in 2016 due to large rot hole in trunk (ref.DC/16/096149). Informative A: the alternative topping tree work specification is included in the decision notice as the arboricultural survey included the alternative management option of topping at ht.7-8m, retaining safe standing stem. Informative B: old declining trees have more biodiversity benefits than younger trees - please retain safe standing stem or leave timber lying on site, create habitat log piles and 'dead hedges' with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity to support local nature recovery. Informative C: you are encouraged to plant a replacement tree for urban forest canopy and the treed character of Brockley rear gardens, species such as: sessile oak, small leaved lime, hop hornbeam, Robinia, Gleditsia, Wild Service Tree, Japanese Pagoda Tree, Pride of India/Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculate), whitebeam, field maple, Indian horse chestnut.

43 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XR · premises record

FRONT: ONE Hawthorn (T1)(ht.5m) FELL and replace. Reason: tree in very poor health, with numerous decay cavities, presenting a hazard to pavement users. Informative A: the proposed replacement tree(s) in front gardens no.53 and 55 are greatly appreciated to maintain the treed character of gardens in Brockley conservation area, species suggestions: crab apple, pear, hawthorn, Tibetan cherry, Amelanchier, cherry plum, hazel, Medlar, Quince (Cydonia oblonga), Cornus Kousa, bird cherry, Ceanothus arboreus, Harlequin Glorybower (Clerododendrum trichotomum), winter flowering cherry (Prunus autumnalis), Seven-son tree (Heptacodium miconioides), Mulberry. Informative B: please retain felled timber lying on site and create habitat wood piles for wildlife and biodiversity.

55 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XR · premises record

REAR: ONE Silver Birch (T1)(ht.15m,spread:11m) HEIGHT REDUCE by 3m to ht.12m, LATERAL REDUCE by 3m to spread 8m, CROWN THIN by 30%. Reason: proximity and shade to both no.55 and no.53, reduce overhang to no.53 to balance canopy as previous crown reduction (ref. DC/16/099295) by 2m on no.55's side only resulted in imbalanced growth. Informative A: the sensitive management of the tree for rear landscape amenity, urban forest canopy/urban greening, wellbeing, wildlife, environmental benefits and to mitigate the climate and biodiversity emergencies is greatly appreciated. Informative B: please use cut branches in the garden to create habitat wood piles, and/ or a 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: please continue to plant trees, shrubs, hedges, climbers, perennials, bulbs and groundcover for varied garden landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, wildlife habitat, plants for pollinators, improve air quality.

55 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XR · premises record