53 Mayow Road, London, SE23 2XH

This site has had 2 applications since 2007: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• DC/21/124770 Granted

  53 MAYOW ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2XH

  FRONT: ONE Oak (T1, T4 in TPO)(approx.ht.11m, r.6m) FELL to 2ft (0.75m) stump and replace with high amenity species. Reason: dead bark around 30% of low stem, sparse crown foliage and dead twigs indicate tree is in decline, with impaired physiological health, adjacent to a busy road, the tree is a hazard to public. The London Borough of Lewisham (Mayow Road/Queenswood Road) Tree Preservation Order, 1983. Condition 3 (see decision notice for full replanting details): replacement for the oak for streetscape amenity to be selected from: native oak (Quercus robur, Q, petraea), Turkey oak (Quercus cerris), small leaved lime, hornbeam, Robinia, field maple, wild service tree, walnut, Indian horse chestnut, Judas tree, Tulip tree, wingnut, Koelreuteria paniculata, Japanese pagoda tree, alder, sweet chestnut. Informative A: the previous sensitive management to retain the oak tree for streetscape amenity, urban forest canopy/urban greening, wellbeing, wildlife, environment and to mitigate the climate and biodiversity emergencies is greatly appreciated. Informative B: the planting of a replacement tree is hugely welcomed for amenity, wildlife and environmental benefits to the Mayow Road area. Informative C: where possible please retain safe standing dead timber, leave timber lying in situ and create log and wood piles on site with the cut branches for wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative D: protect the rooting environment of trees by avoiding hard surfacing and ground level changes. Use 50mm depth bark mulch keeping clear from main stem, to ensure gaseous exchange and rain water percolation. Informative E: the council currently has no evidence of confirmation of the TPO made in 1983.

  Decided 4 Feb 2022 Trees

1. 6 Dec 2007

   Received by Lewisham

2. 25 Jan 2008

   Decision issued: Refused

3. 30 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• BRENT KNOLL SCHOOL, MAYOW ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2XH

  DC/20/117203 Submitted 23 Jun 2020 0m away

  Details of Conditions (3) Construction Management Plan: (7) Drainage & Flood Mitigation And (8) Drainage & Flood Mitigation submitted in connection with planning permission DC/19/113542 dated 20 November 2019 for construction of a two-storey school building and single storey ancillary buildings to provide a satellite site for the expansion of Greenvale Special Educational Needs Secondary School, being D1 (educational) floorspace including a staff terrace, with roof-level plant and photo-voltaic panels, together with associated provision of a sub-station, sprinkler plant enclosure, pedestrian and vehicle access arrangements with canopy cover, vehicle parking, cycle parking, external play space, hard and soft landscaping, and associated ancillary works at the former Brent Knoll School, Mayow Road, SE23.

  Granted Full applications 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 63 MAYOW ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2XH

  DC/20/116430 Submitted 10 Apr 2020 0m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~5 Jun

  Construction of a front porch extension at 63 Mayow Road, SE23

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 45 Mayow Road, London, SE23 2XH

  07/067208 Submitted 18 Oct 2007 0m away

  The installation of replacement windows and the provision of a new external door at 45 Mayow Road SE23.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• Brent Knoll School, Mayow Road, London, SE232XH

  DC/04/056628/X Submitted 13 Apr 2004 0m away

  The construction of an extension to the existing art room at first floor level adjacent to De Frene Road at Brent Knoll School, Mayow Road SE23 together with the installation of a canopy over the play area.

  Granted Full applications Extension

• MAYOW PARK WAREHOUSE, MAYOW ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2XH

  DC/22/128478 Submitted 16 Sep 2022 0m away

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition (13)(a) 'Cycle Parking Provision' of planning permission DC/19/113521 dated 1st November 2019 at Mayow Park Warehouse, Mayow Road SE23

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• BRENT KNOLL SCHOOL, MAYOW ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2XH

  DC/11/77390/X Submitted 23 May 2011 0m away

  The construction of a temporary single storey modular building in the playground area at the rear of Brent Knoll School, Mayow Road SE23, together with the relocation of floodlighting and the erection of a new 2.5m high mesh fencing.

  Granted Full applications 11 docs
  Small domestic

• DC/26/145195 Granted

  8 LEE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 9RT

  REAR: ONE Robinia (TPO T5)(approx.ht.12m) POLLARD three main stems by approx.6m to ht.6m. Reason: safety retrenchement, extensive die back of canopy, Kretzschmaria deusta (Brittle Cinder wood-decay fungus) found at base of tree. The London Borough of Lewisham (Page Heath Estate no.5) Tree Preservation Order 1976. Informative A: huge thank you for managing the TPO tree to retain for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  27 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/145174 Awaiting decision

  KEMSLEY, LEWISHAM PARK, LONDON, SE13 6QW

  FRONT (to Lewisham High St): ONE Crab Apple (5240) Ht 2m FELL - (not in TPO). Reason: Dead tree - Following findings from a tree survey. Duty to replace dead tree in conservation area. REPLACEMENT PROPOSAL: We will replace the dead apple with another apple, so a like for like replacement. The whip will be 1-1.5m as you have requested. The tree will be protected with support from a stake, mulch will be added around the base and due to the size and girth of the tree, we will also provide a strimmer guard to go around the base of the tree to protect from any possible strimmer damage. See DC/26/144684 fro Two TPO trees; Copper Beech & False Acacia trees

  25 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144620 Granted

  249A KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4QD

  FRONT: THREE Lime (T1,T2,T3)(ht.7-8m) carefully re pollard the crown back to old points aproximately 3 metres of regrowth FRONT: ONE hornbeam (T4)(ht.8m) reduce the overall size of crown by 3 metres. These trees are causing excessive shading

  7 Jul 2026 Trees
• DC/26/145009 Awaiting decision

  CLARENDON HOTEL, 8-16 MONTPELIER ROW, LONDON, SE3 0RW

  REAR: ONE: Beech Tree ( T4) ( TPO T34 of TPO 1976 ) Height approx. 25+m. FELL to ground level. REASON: For health & safety reasons we request the tree be completely felled due to disease. The tree is in a private car park within the hotel boundry.The tree branches are incredibly fragile & prone to breakage.

  10 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144989 Awaiting decision

  79 DACRE PARK, LONDON, SE13 5BX

  REAR: ONE: Cherry Tree (T1) Ht 6m. FELL to ground level. REASON: Dead tree. RFW Routine maintenance. FRONT: ONE: Cherry Tree (T2) CROWN REDUCTION by 2.5m from 12m to 9.5m. SPREAD by 2.5m from 6.5m to 4m. REASON: remove major deadwood. RFW Routine maintenance.

  6 Aug 2026 Trees