CASTLEBAR, 46 SYDENHAM HILL, LONDON, SE26 6LU

This site has had 2 applications since 2019: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• DC/22/129705 Granted

  CASTLEBAR, 46 SYDENHAM HILL, LONDON, SE26 6LU

  REAR: Young Yew trees (G1)(ht.6-7m, r.2.5m) HEIGHT REDUCE by approx.2-3m to ht.4m (approx.0.5m above annex roof height), LATERAL REDUCE by 1m to r.1.5m to retain green boundary screen. REAR: Bay and Holly trees (G2)(ht.7m) HEIGHT REDUCE by 2.5m to ht.4.5m, to match lowest limb on the single stem Sycamore (T3) to the left of the Horse Chestnut (T4), including the Holly on the main building side of the large Horse Chestnut (T4) REAR SIDE: ONE Sycamore (T3)(ht.14m) Remove any deadwood and the stem laying at the base. REAR SIDE: ONE Horse Chestnut (T4)(ht.15m) LATERAL REDUCE one branch with fault by 4m from r.8m to r.4m on east compass point (left hand side) and remove crossing limb in the crown, as marked image. Informative A: the sensitive retention and management of trees at Castlebar for landscape amenity, urban forest canopy to mitigate climate change, wellbeing, wildlife and environmental benefits is greatly appreciated. Informative B: please retain timber on site to create habitat wood piles, bury logs vertically in the ground 'Giants Causeway style' for stag beetle habitat, and/or lay cut branches between stakes as linear 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: please continue to plant trees, shrubs, hedges, climbers, perennials, bulbs and groundcover for varied garden landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, enhance wildlife habitat, provide plants for pollinators, improve air quality.

  Decided 27 Jan 2023 Trees

1. 8 Apr 2019

   Received by Lewisham

2. 21 May 2019

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Jul 2020

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 30 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham granted permission on 6 July 2020, 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.

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• CASTLEBAR, 46 SYDENHAM HILL, LONDON, SE26 6LU

  DC/22/129705 Submitted 19 Dec 2022 0m away

  REAR: Young Yew trees (G1)(ht.6-7m, r.2.5m) HEIGHT REDUCE by approx.2-3m to ht.4m (approx.0.5m above annex roof height), LATERAL REDUCE by 1m to r.1.5m to retain green boundary screen. REAR: Bay and Holly trees (G2)(ht.7m) HEIGHT REDUCE by 2.5m to ht.4.5m, to match lowest limb on the single stem Sycamore (T3) to the left of the Horse Chestnut (T4), including the Holly on the main building side of the large Horse Chestnut (T4) REAR SIDE: ONE Sycamore (T3)(ht.14m) Remove any deadwood and the stem laying at the base. REAR SIDE: ONE Horse Chestnut (T4)(ht.15m) LATERAL REDUCE one branch with fault by 4m from r.8m to r.4m on east compass point (left hand side) and remove crossing limb in the crown, as marked image. Informative A: the sensitive retention and management of trees at Castlebar for landscape amenity, urban forest canopy to mitigate climate change, wellbeing, wildlife and environmental benefits is greatly appreciated. Informative B: please retain timber on site to create habitat wood piles, bury logs vertically in the ground 'Giants Causeway style' for stag beetle habitat, and/or lay cut branches between stakes as linear 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: please continue to plant trees, shrubs, hedges, climbers, perennials, bulbs and groundcover for varied garden landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, enhance wildlife habitat, provide plants for pollinators, improve air quality.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 127 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6LW

  26/AP/0537 Submitted 23 Feb 2026 74m away

  T1 Fastigiate Yew - Rear LHB: Crown reduction - To reduce the overall height by up to 1 metre (approximately 30%) and to trim and shape the remaining canopy to create a more compact and balanced form. T2 & T3 Holly - Middle of rear garden: Crown reduction - To reduce the overall height by up to 1.5 (approximately 30%) metres and to trim and shape the remaining canopy to create a more compact and balance form. To include lightly cutting back a small selection of lower branches to allow better access along foot path without potentially being injured and to shape the variegated Elaeagnus to maintain the archway appearance. T4 Pyracantha - Rear LHB: To remove the large scaffolds extending away from the fence line. To then reduce the height of the remaining shrub to approximately 1 metre above fence level in order to re-form shrub into a boundary hedge closer to the fence line. T5 Dead Hawthorn - Leaning over the client's boundary situated on the rear LHB neighbouring side: To carefully section fell to approximately fence height. T6 Dead Ivy cladded Holly - Rear LHB: To carefully section fell as close to ground level as possible leaving all live basal growth to reform new crown. To remove one Ash sapling adjacent to tree. T7 Loquat - Rear RHB: Crown Reduction - To reduce the overall height and radial spread of the canopy by up to 1 metre, maintaining a natural shape and remove major deadwood. To include removing one Ash sapling. T8 Elderberry - In front of Holly trees: Crown Reduction - To reduce the height and radial spread of the canopy by up to 1.5 metres, maintaining a natural shape and remove major deadwood and stub cuts.

  Granted Trees 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 20A KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4NE

  DC/19/114994 Submitted 11 Dec 2019 75m away

  Details submitted in respect of Condition (3 ) 'Piling' Condition (5) 'Arboricultural Impact Assessment' and Condition (6) 'Tree Protection Plan' for the planning permission referenced DC/19/112453 dated 09/08/2019 for The construction of a rear single storey and a side single storey extensions, together with alterations to the rear elevation.

  Granted Full applications Extension Trees 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 20A KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4NE

  DC/19/112453 Submitted 29 May 2019 75m away

  The construction of a rear single storey and a side single storey extensions at 20A Kirkdale SE26, together with alterations to the rear elevation.

  Granted Householder Extension 25 docs
  Small domestic

• 133 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6LW

  26/AP/2041 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 88m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~7 Sep

  T1 Lime - Crown thinning by 10% and removal of all deadwood (>25mm) of a mature Lime (20m in height) in the rear garden T2 Holly - Reduction in height by 1m from 7m to 6m, lateral reduction by 1m on all compass points, and crown lifting to 3m above the public highway of a Holly on the pavement boundary

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 129 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6LW

  26/AP/1669 Submitted 10 Jun 2026 88m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~6 Aug

  Tree ID 7803 An Oak tree approximately 21.3m in height, situated in the rear garden. Remove major deadwood throughout crown, natural target pruning. Tree ID 7804 A Sycamore tree (a group of 3) approximately 7.1m in height, situated in the rear garden. Fell to ground level and treat with systemic herbicide (eco-plugs). A replacement tree is to be planted in a convenient location of the rear garden and below are the three alternative species for consideration: Betula pendula (Silver Birch) Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) Castanea sativa (Sweet Chestnut) Tree ID 7805 An Oak tree approximately 13.5m in height, situated in the rear garden. Remove major deadwood. Tree ID 7806 A Sweet Chestnut tree approximately 12.3m in height, situated in the rear garden. Create monolith structure at approximately 7m above ground level. (Possible bird nesting).

  Decided Trees

• DC/26/144712 Granted

  111 SYDENHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE26 5UA

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Shop Fronts and Condition 4-Windows of planning permission DC/25/142257 dated 20th March 2026 at 111 Sydenham Road SE26.

  13 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/144612 Refused

  3 DAVID'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EP

  Alterations to the front elevation shopfront of 3 Davids Road, SE23.

  6 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/144621 Granted

  FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 53 HOMECROFT ROAD, LONDON, SE26 5QN

  Construction of a rear L-shaped roof extension and the installation of two rooflights in the front roof slope at First Floor Flat, 53 Homercroft Road, SE26, and associated works.

  7 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/142771 Granted

  LAND REAR OF, 421 NEW CROSS ROAD, FRONTING STANLEY ST LONDON, SE14 6TA

  Demolition of the existing building and construction of a new 4 storey building to provide flats (Use Class C3) with outdoor amenity space, cycle and refuse storage and all associated works at the rear of 421 New Cross Road, fronting onto Stanley Street SE14 and subject to a Legal Agreement pursuant to S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

  23 Jan 2026 Full applications
• DC/25/142252 Refused

  139-141 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6AA

  The installation of a new shopfront, retractable awning and roller shutter at 139-141 Lewisham High Street SE13.

  25 Nov 2025 Full applications