BLACKHEATH HOSPITAL, 40-42 LEE TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 9UD

This site has had 3 applications since 2019: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• DC/26/142698 Granted

  BLACKHEATH HOSPITAL, 40-42 LEE TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 9UD

  FRONT: ONE Lime tree (T1) HEIGHT approx.16-20. Remove epicormic growth to ground level to clear the base for thorough inspection ONE Elder tree (T2) HEIGHT approx. 0-5m LATERAL REDUCTION by 0.5m from 3m to 2.5m Compass Point E REAR: ONE Silver maple tree (T29) HEIGHT approx 16-20m LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 2m to 0m Compass Point S 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 30 Mar 2026 Trees
• DC/25/142116 Granted

  BLACKHEATH HOSPITAL, 40-42 LEE TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 9UD

  REAR (boundary): ONE dead Ash (ht.12m) FELL. Duty to replace applies. Reason: the tree is dead. During a recent site inspection, it was identified that there is a dead Ash tree within the rear car park that requires removal due to immediate H&S concerns. Duty to replace dead trees in conservation areas applies, ref. para 121 Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance 6 March 2014. Informative A: the landowner has a duty to plant a replacement tree when a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead, or presents an immediate risk of serious harm, para 121 Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, government guidance 6 March 2014. Informative B: the replacement species to be selected from: small leaved lime, sessile oak, Robinia, wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis), walnut, hornbeam, hop hornbeam, Norway maple, Indian horse chestnut, tulip tree, Caucasian wingnut, golden rain tree/Pride of India (Koelreuteria paniculata), katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), Italian alder, hackberry (Celtis australis), Kentucky coffee tree (Gymnocladus dioica), Bee-bee tree (Tetradium daniellii), Caucasian elm (Zelkova carpinifolia). Informative C: please confirm with the tree officer the replacement species and location as soon as possible. Informative D: 9x replacement trees already planted on the site are greatly appreciated to retain a treed site for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change, and important to be maintained and replaced if fail to thrive ? see below for details of the replacement trees. Informative E: please retain a safe standing stem or high stump and create habitat log piles on site with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Decided 24 Nov 2025 Trees

1. 8 Jan 2019

   Received by Lewisham

2. 11 Jan 2019

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Jan 2019

   Decision issued: Raise No Objection

4. 10 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham granted permission on 31 January 2019, 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.

• BLACKHEATH HOSPITAL, 40-42 LEE TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 9UD

  DC/25/142116 Submitted 13 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  REAR (boundary): ONE dead Ash (ht.12m) FELL. Duty to replace applies. Reason: the tree is dead. During a recent site inspection, it was identified that there is a dead Ash tree within the rear car park that requires removal due to immediate H&S concerns. Duty to replace dead trees in conservation areas applies, ref. para 121 Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance 6 March 2014. Informative A: the landowner has a duty to plant a replacement tree when a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead, or presents an immediate risk of serious harm, para 121 Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, government guidance 6 March 2014. Informative B: the replacement species to be selected from: small leaved lime, sessile oak, Robinia, wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis), walnut, hornbeam, hop hornbeam, Norway maple, Indian horse chestnut, tulip tree, Caucasian wingnut, golden rain tree/Pride of India (Koelreuteria paniculata), katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), Italian alder, hackberry (Celtis australis), Kentucky coffee tree (Gymnocladus dioica), Bee-bee tree (Tetradium daniellii), Caucasian elm (Zelkova carpinifolia). Informative C: please confirm with the tree officer the replacement species and location as soon as possible. Informative D: 9x replacement trees already planted on the site are greatly appreciated to retain a treed site for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change, and important to be maintained and replaced if fail to thrive ? see below for details of the replacement trees. Informative E: please retain a safe standing stem or high stump and create habitat log piles on site with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• BLACKHEATH HOSPITAL, 40-42 LEE TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 9UD

  DC/26/142698 Submitted 16 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Lime tree (T1) HEIGHT approx.16-20. Remove epicormic growth to ground level to clear the base for thorough inspection ONE Elder tree (T2) HEIGHT approx. 0-5m LATERAL REDUCTION by 0.5m from 3m to 2.5m Compass Point E REAR: ONE Silver maple tree (T29) HEIGHT approx 16-20m LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 2m to 0m Compass Point S 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 3 docs

• 5A TRISTAN SQUARE, LONDON, SE3 9UB

  DC/26/145545 Submitted 24 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

  SIDE (to Lee Terrace): ONE Beech (T1)(ht.12m) FELL. Reason: safety, extensive fungal fruiting bod...

  Awaiting decision

• 11 TRISTAN SQUARE, LONDON, SE3 9UB

  DC/26/143132 Submitted 25 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  SIDE: ONE Holly (T1)(ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 7m to 4m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m from 3m to 2m. Reason: Routine maintenance, clearance from house. 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 7 docs

• 16 TRISTAN SQUARE, LONDON, SE3 9UB

  DC/24/136875 Submitted 24 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Construction of a single storey rear extension, installation of replacement double-glazed metal windows and doors to the front and rear elevation, installation of rooflights and external roof insulation to the main roof, alterations to the front and rear elevations, the installation of replacement hardstanding and rear patio and all associated works at 16 Tristan Square SE3.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 25 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 TRISTAN SQUARE, LONDON, SE3 9UB

  DC/24/137482 Submitted 23 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  ONE Scots Pine (T1)(ht:10m): CROWN THIN by 15%; Reason: To reduce the limbs growing towards the property to give a 2m clearance, to remove any deadwood. ONE Multi-stemmed Silver Birch (T2)(ht:4m): CROWN THIN by 30%; Reason: To reshape to give suitable form to tree, to reduce the limb growing over the neighbours garden on left hand side, to cut out the ivy/creeper that is climbing within the crown, to remove deadwood and any crossing and rubbing branches. 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 12 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