ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

This site has had 8 applications since 2018: 8 approved, 0 refused.

• DC/26/143752 Granted

  ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  REAR: ONE Oak (T1)(ht.14m) FELL and replace with another oak. REASON: health & safety, large branch recently fell into nursery play area from an offsite tree, resulting in a near miss, issue unresolved with neighbour so nursery play area closed and relocated to alternative play area in school. To make new play area permanent, essential onsite tree (T1) is removed to facilitate the expansion of a safe and accessible nursery play area. The tree's root system has caused significant surface disruption and persistent trip hazards which directly compromises child safety and prevents the ground from being properly levelled. By removing the tree, the nursery can use the area without worry of compromising safety standards. Please see attached letter from the school. REPLACEMENT: another oak will be planted as a replacement in the forest area in the middle play area near the adjacent property The Stone House, 281 Lewisham Way. Informative A: huge thank you for planting a replacement oak tree for amenity, wildlife, and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with same arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Decided 18 May 2026 Trees
• DC/25/141822 Granted

  ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  REAR: ONE Sycamore tree (T40) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 6m from 14m to 8m Spread by 4m from 9m to 5m. REASON: There is a large cavity in the main stem that severely compromises the structural integrity. Work undertaken to reduce likelihood of failure. The tree presents a health and safety hazard as it overhangs the playground. ONE Acacia tree (T21) Ht 16m No reduction of height or lateral spread proposed. REMOVE dead limbs pruning to suitable points and maintaining a natural aesthetic where possible. REASON: to reduce likelihood of failing branches over playground. 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: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Decided 24 Nov 2025 Trees
• DC/19/114858 Granted

  ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  Details submitted in respect of compliance with Conditions 5 (sound proofing), 6 (fixed plant noise mitigation), 7(b) (BREEAM design stage certification) and 19(c) (land stability and safety) of the planning permission DC/17/104714 dated 19th October 2018 for the construction of a three storey school building (use class D1) at Lewisham Way frontage of Ashmead Primary School, Ashmead Road SE8, to facilitate an increase from 1 to 2 forms of entry, together with removal of existing front boundary wall, creation of new entrance from Lewisham Way and associated landscaping and fencing and alterations to external play space.

  Decided 27 Jan 2020 Full applications
• DC/19/114067 Granted

  ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission DC/17/104714 granted 19th October 2018 for the construction of a three storey school building (use class D1) at Lewisham Way frontage of Ashmead Primary School, Ashmead Road SE8, to facilitate an increase from 1 to 2 forms of entry, together with removal of existing front boundary wall, creation of new entrance from Lewisham Way and associated landscaping and fencing and alterations to external play space, in order to amend landscaping details to the Lewisham Way frontage of the site to enable the retention of a prominent tree and amend approved brickwork details.

  Decided 13 Nov 2019 Amendments
• DC/19/113367 Granted

  ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  Details submitted in respect of compliance with Conditions 10 (tree protection during construction) and 12 (soft landscaping and air pollution exposure mitigation) of the planning permission DC/17/104714 dated 19th October 2018 for the construction of a three storey school building (use class D1) at Lewisham Way frontage of Ashmead Primary School, Ashmead Road SE8, to facilitate an increase from 1 to 2 forms of entry, together with removal of existing front boundary wall, creation of new entrance from Lewisham Way and associated landscaping and fencing and alterations to external play space.

  Decided 13 Nov 2019 Full applications
• DC/19/112070 Granted

  ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  Details submitted in respect of compliance with Condition 3 (Construction Management Plan) of the planning permission DC/17/104714 dated 19th October 2018 for the construction of a three storey school building (use class D1) at Lewisham Way frontage of Ashmead Primary School, Ashmead Road SE8, to facilitate an increase from 1 to 2 forms of entry, together with removal of existing front boundary wall, creation of new entrance from Lewisham Way and associated landscaping and fencing and alterations to external play space.

  Decided 29 Aug 2019 Full applications
• DC/19/111570 Granted

  ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  Details submitted in respect of compliance or partial compliance with Conditions (4)(a) - Contamination - Site Investigation Report, (8) - Design Quality - Materials, (11) - Investigation for Further Tree Protection, (18) - Structural Stability and (19)(a) and (b) - Land Stablity and Safety of the planning permission DC/17/104714 dated 19th October 2018 for the construction of a three storey school building (use class D1) at Lewisham Way frontage of Ashmead Primary School, Ashmead Road SE8, to facilitate an increase from 1 to 2 forms of entry, together with removal of existing front boundary wall, creation of new entrance from Lewisham Way and associated landscaping and fencing and alterations to external play space.

  Decided 17 May 2019 Full applications

1. 8 Nov 2018

   Received by Lewisham

2. 22 Nov 2018

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Dec 2018

   Decision issued: Raise No Objection

4. 10 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham granted permission on 18 December 2018, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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.

• ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  DC/26/143752 Submitted 21 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Oak (T1)(ht.14m) FELL and replace with another oak. REASON: health & safety, large branch recently fell into nursery play area from an offsite tree, resulting in a near miss, issue unresolved with neighbour so nursery play area closed and relocated to alternative play area in school. To make new play area permanent, essential onsite tree (T1) is removed to facilitate the expansion of a safe and accessible nursery play area. The tree's root system has caused significant surface disruption and persistent trip hazards which directly compromises child safety and prevents the ground from being properly levelled. By removing the tree, the nursery can use the area without worry of compromising safety standards. Please see attached letter from the school. REPLACEMENT: another oak will be planted as a replacement in the forest area in the middle play area near the adjacent property The Stone House, 281 Lewisham Way. Informative A: huge thank you for planting a replacement oak tree for amenity, wildlife, and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with same arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 4 ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  DC/25/141134 Submitted 14 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Classes A and C of Schedule 2, Part 1, and Class G of Schedule 2, Part 14 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the rebuilding of roof to 3m height, installation of green roof and installation of new windows, doors and eaves rooflight to existing walls on a rear extension, together with the replacement of a rear rooflight and the installation of an air source heat pump at 4 Ashmead Road, SE8 4DX.

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +1 9 docs

• ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  DC/25/141822 Submitted 15 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Sycamore tree (T40) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 6m from 14m to 8m Spread by 4m from 9m to 5m. REASON: There is a large cavity in the main stem that severely compromises the structural integrity. Work undertaken to reduce likelihood of failure. The tree presents a health and safety hazard as it overhangs the playground. ONE Acacia tree (T21) Ht 16m No reduction of height or lateral spread proposed. REMOVE dead limbs pruning to suitable points and maintaining a natural aesthetic where possible. REASON: to reduce likelihood of failing branches over playground. 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: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 66 ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  DC/19/110908 Submitted 8 Feb 2019 50 yards away

  The installation of one replacement timber window at first floor level to the main rear elevation, and one to the side of the rear projection of 66 Ashmead Road, SE8.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 7 docs
  Domestic

• 40 ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  DC/26/144521 Submitted 25 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  ONE Holly (T1) Ht: 9m - CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 4m to leave a 5m tree and clip round the outside foliage to tidy.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 70 ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  DC/19/112007 Submitted 23 Apr 2019 50 yards away

  The construction of a rear dormer with installation of a rooflight to the front and an obscure rooflight to the side roofslope at 70 Ashmead Road, SE8.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer 7 docs
  Domestic

• 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