HORNIMAN MUSEUM AND GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

This site has had 5 applications since 2018: 4 approved, 1 refused.

• DC/23/130056 Granted

  HORNIMAN MUSEUM AND GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  REAR (near mini golf): ONE London Plane (T174)(ht:approx.20m) FELL and replace. Reason: basal fungal brackets, declining physiological condition (loss of fine twigs, large areas of bark loss on upper branches seen from disabled parking area), resistograph results show very low resistance in the low stem holding wood hugely increasing the likelihood of failure; given the size of the tree, the proximity to the mini golf course, on higher ground than adjacent disabled parking area, the combination of the compromised strength and high footfall mean the tree must be removed to prevent health & safety issues in the future; a native species tree is proposed to be planted as a replacement. Informative A: the proposed replacement tree planting is hugely appreciated to maintain the treed setting and amenity of the Horniman Gardens. In view of the specimen trees and arboretum character of the gardens, a large canopy replacement tree is suggested with species such as: hornbeam, oak, wild service tree, London plane, cut leaved beech, Indian horse chestnut, wingnut, Japanese pagoda tree, golden rain tree. Informative B: where possible please continue to retain safe standing dead timber or create habitat wood piles on site and lay cut branches between stakes as a linear 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Decided 24 Feb 2023 Trees
• DC/19/113443 Granted

  HORNIMAN MUSEUM AND GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  REAR(16 Wood Vale): ONE Oak (TX9)(ht 18m) FELL. Reason: Tree root induced clay shrinkage subsidence to rear element of adjacent property. Informative: John Cromar's Arboricultural Report considers a heave process could be started by the felling of the oak (para 4.8 ? 4.12 Heave, para 5 Conclusions). Informative: the Council apologises for the delay in issuing the decision notice due to coronavirus restrictions and it would be appreciated if the applicant would let near neighbours know of the tree works before they are undertaken as consultation letters were not sent out.

  Decided 12 Jun 2020 Trees
• DC/19/112184 Granted

  HORNIMAN MUSEUM AND GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act for the variation of condition 3 in connection with the planning permission (DC/13/085559) dated 21 February 2014 for the continued use of the Horniman Bandstand Terrace at the Horniman Museum and Gardens, 100 London Road SE23 as a weekly farmer's market in order to allow the hours of opening for customer business between the hours of 9:00am and 1:30pm on Saturdays or 10:00am and 3:00pm on Sundays, the Setting up time shall not start before 7:15am on Saturdays or 8:15am on Sundays.

  Decided 22 Jul 2019 Amendments
• DC/18/109916 Granted

  HORNIMAN MUSEUM AND GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  Main Entrance path, W of conservatory: ONE Horse Chestnut (T1629) LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m of lowest branch on E compass point over planting area, back to suitable growth point, CROWN LIFT to 4m-4.5m above ground level (to balance canopy). East of Band Stand, on bank: ONE Hornbeam (T1691) FELL (approx ht 8m, asymmetrical and suppressed by adjacent mature oak) Entrance path, SW Corner: TWO Lime and ONE Horse Chestnut (T1600, T1487 and T1488) CROWN LIFT to 5.5m (to reduce shade) Nature Trail, E side pond: ONE Hawthorn FELL, ONE Ash CROWN LIFT (G1)(Pond completely overshadowed by encroaching trees). Nature Trail, W side pond: ONE Birch FELL, ONE Willow FELL, ONE Yew REDUCE RADIUS by max 2m. (G1)(asymmetrical forms and overhanging pond) (RETAIN mature Birch). Nature Trail: ONE Willow FELL (G2)(heavy lean over footpath).

  Decided 10 Jan 2019 Trees

1. 11 Jan 2019

   Received by Lewisham

2. 14 Jan 2019

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Mar 2019

   Decision issued: Refused

4. 10 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  DC/26/144466 Submitted 22 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep

  An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for Minor Material Amendments in connection with the Section 73 permission (DC/24/135693) dated 10 July 2024 in order to allow: removal of condition (20) PV panels from community space roof to gallery roof at Horniman Museum and Gardens, 100 London Road, SE23.

  Awaiting decision Amendments 3 docs

• THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  DC/26/143238 Submitted 6 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Internal and external upgrade improvement works of the existing CUE building, replacement of gas boiler with air-to-water source heat pumps, installation of a new mechanical ventilation heat recovery (MVHR), together with new floor insulation, draught proofing, sealing windows, air and box beams vents on the roof, new electrical cables and repairs to external timbers at Horniman Museum, 100 London Road SE23.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 21 docs

• THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  DC/26/143242 Submitted 6 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Replacement of the existing gas cabinet air heater with air-to-air source heat pump (ASHPs) and air handling unit, located on the west side of the building, together with the replacement of acrylic triple layer polycarbonate, installation of new greenhouse thermal screens, new extract fan in the north elevation, together with draught proofing works and the electrical cables in the Butterfly House at Horniman Museum, 100 London Road SE23.

  Granted Full applications 25 docs

• THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  DC/26/143750 Submitted 21 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 10-Digital Display of Listed Building Consent DC/23/130988 dated 30th August 2023 at The Horniman Museum & Gardens, 100 London Road SE23.

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• HORNIMAN GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  DC/25/142249 Submitted 25 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  REAR (nature trail): ONE Lime (T1)(approx ht.12m) LATERAL REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 11m to 9m on E compass point, no height reduction. Reason: to give 2m clearance from the lamp column, pruning to suitable points to maintain natural aesthetic. REAR (nature trail): ONE Sycamore (T237)(approx.ht.12m) LATERAL REDUCE by removing dead stem. Reason: the stem has died, remove for health & safety reasons, the tree will remain. REAR (nature trail): ONE Sycamore (T264)(approx.ht.14m) LATERAL REDUCE by removing south stem which has died. Reason: the stem has died, remove for health & safety reasons, the tree will remain. REAR (nature trail): ONE Prunus (T3)(approx.ht.8m) FELL. Reason: strong eastward lean over the footpath that runs through the nature trail, poor physiological condition noted previously, lean appears to be worsening, replant with another prunus - see informative A below for alternative species. REAR (nature trail): Sycamore (T2) remove deadwood and stub ? exempt works. Informative A: the proposed replacement for Prunus T3 is greatly appreciated to maintain the woodland habitat for wildlife and visitors wellbeing, suggested alternative species to Prunus: alder buckthorn, grey or goat willow, hazel, purging buckthorn, elder. Informative B: to thank for retaining the treed character of the disused rail line for amenity, wildlife habitat and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please continue creating habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• HORNIMAN MUSEUM AND GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  DC/23/130056 Submitted 24 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  REAR (near mini golf): ONE London Plane (T174)(ht:approx.20m) FELL and replace. Reason: basal fungal brackets, declining physiological condition (loss of fine twigs, large areas of bark loss on upper branches seen from disabled parking area), resistograph results show very low resistance in the low stem holding wood hugely increasing the likelihood of failure; given the size of the tree, the proximity to the mini golf course, on higher ground than adjacent disabled parking area, the combination of the compromised strength and high footfall mean the tree must be removed to prevent health & safety issues in the future; a native species tree is proposed to be planted as a replacement. Informative A: the proposed replacement tree planting is hugely appreciated to maintain the treed setting and amenity of the Horniman Gardens. In view of the specimen trees and arboretum character of the gardens, a large canopy replacement tree is suggested with species such as: hornbeam, oak, wild service tree, London plane, cut leaved beech, Indian horse chestnut, wingnut, Japanese pagoda tree, golden rain tree. Informative B: where possible please continue to retain safe standing dead timber or create habitat wood piles on site and lay cut branches between stakes as a linear 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• DC/26/145447 Awaiting decision

  298 LEWISHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7PA

  Installation of replacement double-glazed uPVC windows on front and rear elevations; replacement of composite door on the front elevation and uPVC door on the rear elevation at 298 Lewisham Road, SE13.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145468 Awaiting decision

  HABERDASHERS ASKES HATCHAM GIRLS SCHOOL, JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NY

  Installation of replacement double glazed timber windows at the north elevation of the Main Building Block at Haberdashers Askes Hatcham Girls School, Jerningham Road, SE14.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145446 Awaiting decision

  164 SPRINGBANK ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6SU

  Installation of replacement windows with double-glazed uPVC windows in the front and rear elevations, a composite door in the front elevation and uPVC door in the rear elevation to Flats A - D, 164 Springbank Road SE13.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145292 Awaiting decision

  NEPTUNE WHARF, GRINSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 5FE

  Infill of the existing undercroft vehicle access area between Blocks A and B to create 280sqm of commercial floorspace (Use Class E), including alterations to commercial servicing arrangements, refuse and recycling management, and associated changes to the building elevations.

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145288 Awaiting decision

  SMIKLE COURT, HATCHAM PARK MEWS, LONDON, SE14 5DG

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Construction Management Plan, Condition 4-Privacy Screen, Condition 6(a)-Refuse and Recycling, Condition 7(a)-Cycle Parking, Condition 8(a)-Hard and Soft Landscaping and Condition 11-PV Panels of planning permission DC/24/138499 dated 4th March 2025 at Smikle Court, Hatcham Park Mews SE14.

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications