SIMONE COURT, DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4RP

This site has had 5 applications since 2018: 4 approved, 0 refused.

• DC/25/142161 Granted

  SIMONE COURT, DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4RP

  FRONT: ONE Oak (T1)(ht.16m) LATERAL REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 11m to 9m on N compass point. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Reason: To give 2m clearance from the lamp column. FRONT: ONE Ash (T2)(ht.16m) LATERAL REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 11m to 9m on W compass point. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Reason: To cut back the canopy over the neighbours roof to allow 2m gap as the branches now hit the structure. FRONT: ONE Conifer (T3)(ht.16m) LATERAL REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 9m to 7m on W compass point. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Reason: Same as T2's reason for works. SIDE: TWO Holly (T4 & T5)(ht.12m) LATERAL REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 9m to 7m on W compass point. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Reason: Same as T2's reason for works. REAR: ONE Ash (T6)(ht.18m) FELL. Reason: The building's structural wall is within 2m & has a high potential for damage. Furthermore, the side access has already been lifted and needs to be replaced. This has had to be declared at insurance renewal & the residents management are now finding it difficult to find buildings insurance. REPLANTING PROPOSAL: A native pollinator will be planted in a more suitable location. Informative A: it is unfortunate renewal of buildings insurance requires removal of T6 as it is a loss of urban forest benefits. Therefore the replacement tree for ash T6 is greatly appreciated, suggested species field maple, whitebeam, wild service tree, bird cherry, sessile oak; to thank for retaining other trees for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: huge thank you for retaining other trees for amenity, wildlife, reduction in air pollution and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Decided 15 Dec 2025 Trees
• DC/24/137571 Granted

  SIMONE COURT, DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4RP

  REAR: ONE Purple plum (T1)(ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 7m to 6m, REDUCE RADIUS by 2m from 6m to 4m on all compass points. Reason: reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points, maintaining natural form aesthetic, improve light conditions for flat owners. REAR: ONE Purple plum (T2)(ht.7m) REDUCE RADIUS by 2m from 6m to 4m on E compass point. Reason: reduce weight loaded limb, pruning to suitable points, maintaining natural form aesthetic. REAR: ONE Elder (T3)(ht.6m) FELL. Reason: The tree is growing within 1m of garage foundations. Removal will prevent damage to structure. REAR: ONE plum (T4)(ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 7m to 6m, REDUCE RADIUS by 2m from 6m to 4m on all compass points. Reason: reduction to shape canopy, improve light conditions for neighbouring property, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural form aesthetic. REAR: ONE Ash (T5)(ht.6m) FELL. Reason: self-seeded ash growing within 2m of neighbouring property. Removal will prevent issues with damage to structure and subsidence in the future. Informative A: the sensitive management of rear trees is greatly appreciated for rear amenity, wildife habitat and environemntal benefits. Informative B: replacement planting of elder and creation of habitat log piles with arisings in suitable available spaces is encouraged for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Decided 31 Oct 2024 Trees
• DC/23/133246 Granted

  SIMONE COURT, DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4RP

  FRONT ONE Oak tree(T1)(15m) LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 10m to 7m on N compass point.CROWN LIFT to 5m above ground level. Reason: Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and rebalance whilst maintaining natural aesthetic. Lift above public highway. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for shops. The canopy is now close to the street furniture and extremely low over the main highway.. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. ONE Hawthorn tree(T2)(8m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 8m to 6m, CROWN REDUCE RADIUS spread by 2m from 7m to 5m on all compass points. CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground. Reason: Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and rebalance whilst maintaining natural aesthetic. Crown lift above public highway. Some dieback in the crown, this will be removed. Informative A: The sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change. Informative B: Please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity, wherever possible.

  Decided 13 Oct 2023 Trees
• DC/21/123717 Granted

  SIMONE COURT, DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4RP

  SIDE: TWO Elder (T4)(ht.8m) HEIGHT REDUCE by 2m to ht.6m. Reason: self-seeded, too close to the building and encroaching on neighbouring property REAR: ONE Purple Plum (T5)(ht.7.5m) HEIGHT REDUCE by 3.5m to ht.4m. Reason: causing excessive shade FRONT: ONE Oak (T7) LATERAL REDUCE lowest branch by 3m to r.3m on SW compass point (by 50%) to appropriate growth point. Reason: clearance from building. Informative A: the sensitive management to retain the trees for amenity, urban greening, wildlife, environment, wellbeing and climate change mitigation benefits is greatly appreciated.

  Decided 5 Nov 2021 Trees

1. 29 Oct 2018

   Received by Lewisham

2. 15 Feb 2019

   Decision issued: Closed internally

3. 30 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The applicant withdrew this application before Lewisham decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. 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.

• SIMONE COURT, DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4RP

  DC/24/137571 Submitted 1 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Purple plum (T1)(ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 7m to 6m, REDUCE RADIUS by 2m from 6m to 4m on all compass points. Reason: reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points, maintaining natural form aesthetic, improve light conditions for flat owners. REAR: ONE Purple plum (T2)(ht.7m) REDUCE RADIUS by 2m from 6m to 4m on E compass point. Reason: reduce weight loaded limb, pruning to suitable points, maintaining natural form aesthetic. REAR: ONE Elder (T3)(ht.6m) FELL. Reason: The tree is growing within 1m of garage foundations. Removal will prevent damage to structure. REAR: ONE plum (T4)(ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 7m to 6m, REDUCE RADIUS by 2m from 6m to 4m on all compass points. Reason: reduction to shape canopy, improve light conditions for neighbouring property, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural form aesthetic. REAR: ONE Ash (T5)(ht.6m) FELL. Reason: self-seeded ash growing within 2m of neighbouring property. Removal will prevent issues with damage to structure and subsidence in the future. Informative A: the sensitive management of rear trees is greatly appreciated for rear amenity, wildife habitat and environemntal benefits. Informative B: replacement planting of elder and creation of habitat log piles with arisings in suitable available spaces is encouraged for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• 14 SYDENHAM PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4RP

  DC/11/077473/FT Submitted 31 May 2011 50 yards away

  Crown reduce by 30-40% two Ash trees; crown reduce by 30% a Sycamore tree and cut back from two neighbouring Ash trees overhanging limbs at 14 Sydenham Park Road, SE26.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• 14 SYDENHAM PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4RP

  DC/11/77473/FT Submitted 31 May 2011 50 yards away

  Crown reduce by 30-40% two Ash trees; crown reduce by 30% a Sycamore tree and cut back from two neighbouring Ash trees overhanging limbs at 14 Sydenham Park Road, SE26.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• SIMONE COURT, DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4RP

  DC/23/133246 Submitted 27 Sep 2023 50 yards away

  FRONT ONE Oak tree(T1)(15m) LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 10m to 7m on N compass point.CROWN LIFT to 5m above ground level. Reason: Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and rebalance whilst maintaining natural aesthetic. Lift above public highway. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for shops. The canopy is now close to the street furniture and extremely low over the main highway.. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. ONE Hawthorn tree(T2)(8m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 8m to 6m, CROWN REDUCE RADIUS spread by 2m from 7m to 5m on all compass points. CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground. Reason: Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and rebalance whilst maintaining natural aesthetic. Crown lift above public highway. Some dieback in the crown, this will be removed. Informative A: The sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change. Informative B: Please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity, wherever possible.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• FLAT 6, SIMONE COURT, DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4RP

  DC/13/084999 Submitted 24 Sep 2013 50 yards away

  See Accompanying Plan and Images for the Location of the Trees:ONE Ash (Located to the south-west corner of the block) Horizontal and Vertical Reduction of the Crown of the Ash In Order to Create 2 metre Clearance between the Crown of the Ash and the Building.ONE Cherry Plum Horizontal and Vertical Reduction of the Crown of the Plum In Order to Create 2 metre Clearance between the Crown of the Plum and the Building.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• FLAT 6, SIMONE COURT, DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4RP

  DC/13/84999 Submitted 24 Sep 2013 50 yards away

  See Accompanying Plan and Images for the Location of the Trees:ONE Ash (Located to the south-west corner of the block) Horizontal and Vertical Reduction of the Crown of the Ash In Order to Create 2 metre Clearance between the Crown of the Ash and the Building.ONE Cherry Plum Horizontal and Vertical Reduction of the Crown of the Plum In Order to Create 2 metre Clearance between the Crown of the Plum and the Building.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• DC/26/145119 Awaiting decision

  43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN

  FRONT: ONE Lime tree (T1) Ht 15m FELL to ground level & treat stump REASON: A remedy to the differential foundation movement at the insured property and to ensure the long-term stability of the building. To limit the extent and need for expensive and disruptive engineering repair works at the insured property. To limit the extent and need for costly CO2e emissions relating to alternative engineering repair works at the insured property. It is the case that an alternative to felling such as pruning or significant 'pollarding' of the tree would not provide a reliable or sustainable remedy to the subsidence in this case. We do not consider that any other potential means of mitigation, including root barriers, would be effective or appropriate in the circumstances. We are satisfied that the evidence obtained following completion of our Arboricultural Implication Assessment report completed 31/01/2024 clearly links the Lime T1 and False Acacia T2 as the cause of damage to the risk address. REPLANTING: Insurers understanding the requirement to offer replacement planting in the event consent to fell is granted. 43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD TREE PRESERVATION ORDER 2024 DC/24/135159

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/145120 Awaiting decision

  45A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN

  FRONT: ONE False Acacia tree (T2) Ht 10m FELL to ground level and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved). REASON: Proposed as a remedy to the differential foundation movement at the insured property and to ensure the long-term stability of the building. The above tree works are proposed to limit the extent and need for expensive and disruptive engineering repair works at the insured property It is the case that an alternative to felling such as pruning or significant 'pollarding' of the tree would not provide a reliable or sustainable remedy to the subsidence in this case. We do not consider that any other potential means of mitigation, including root barriers, would be effective or appropriate in the circumstances. We are satisfied that the evidence obtained following completion of our Arboricultural Implication Assessment report completed 31/01/2024 clearly links the Lime T1 and False Acacia T2 as the cause of damage to the risk address. REPLANTING: Insurers understanding the requirement to offer replacement planting in the event consent to fell is granted. 45 DEVONSHIRE ROAD TREE PRESERVATION ORDER DC/24/136999

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 26 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

  Received 7 Jul, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144984 Granted

  9 EXETER PLACE, LONDON, SE26 6AB

  REAR (fronting Wells Park Rd) ONE Sycamore (T2, in TPO A1)(ht.12-14m) FELL by dismantling to safe standing stem or high stump. Reason: health & safety, the tree is in severe physiological and structural decline, leaning towards the road, several branches have already failed, and although a small amount of live growth remains, the tree has no meaningful long-term viability, the significantly compromised structure presents an unacceptable risk of further branch or whole-tree failure onto highway. The proposed removal is necessary to eliminate the risk. The replacement tree is to be a large canopy species planted as near as practicable to the original location. The County of London (Lewisham No.2) Tree Preservation Order, 1957. Informative A: thank you for proposing 4x replacement trees, 1x is required to be a large canopy tree to replace the TPO tree and to maintain the treed boundary character to Wells Park Road for public streetscape amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change ? Hornbeam, Hop hornbeam, sessile oak, Japanese Pagoda Tree, walnut (Juglans regia), Italian alder or grey alder, Caucasian Elm (Zelkova carpinifolia), small leaved lime, Hackberry (Celtis australis), Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna), Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica) - see further planting details below. Informative B: thank you for planting additional voluntary trees for screening, to improve species diversity, and the setting of the property. Informative C: thank you also for looking to retain a safe standing stem/high stump and creating habitat log piles with some dead wood arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144936 Granted

  12 PRINCETHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PF

  REAR: ONE Lombardy Poplar (T1)(ht.16m) CROWN REDUCE by 10-11m to ht.5-6m, REDUCE SPREAD from 10m to 5m to create new pollard. Reason: multi-stemmed tree has had a major stem failure exposing large cavity approx.2m above gd level. Remaining stem above cavity is weighted towards neighbouring properties and a crown reduction to reduce weight and sail above cavity is urgently needed to minimise risk of future failures. Merely reducing the one stem would drastically change the balance of the overall canopy and exposure to wind would be likely to cause more failures on the remaining stems. Crown reduction is required for safety to reduce overall canopy to approximately 5-6m from ground level (please see annotated photo) to create a new pollard. Informative A: thank you for managing the tree by safe reduction to retain as a low pollard for rear amenity, wildlife and canopy shade to reduce heatwave temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Trees