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 50 yards 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 100 yards 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/19/110346 Submitted 2 Jan 2019 100 yards away

  The construction of a rear single storey and a side single storey extensions at 20A Kirkdale, SE26.

  Refused Householder Extension 23 docs
  Small domestic

• 20A KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4NE

  DC/20/116034 Submitted 6 Mar 2020 100 yards away

  Details submitted in respect of Condition (4) 'External Material' 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 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4NE

  DC/08/067893/X Submitted 16 Jan 2008 100 yards away

  The demolition of existing buildings on the site of 4 Kirkdale SE26 and the construction of a part three/part four storey building with balconies, comprising 2 one bedroom, 4 two, bedroom and 2 three bedroom self-contained flats, together with the provision of 8 cycle and 6 car parking spaces at the rear and bin store at the front.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Demolition 10 docs

• 6 KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4NE

  DC/22/126731 Submitted 12 May 2022 100 yards away

  Raising of the ridge slope by 400mm and the construction of a rear slope roof dormer, the installation of three front slope roof lights and solar panels to the front roof slope and dormer roof at 6 Kirkdale SE26.

  Refused Householder Loft or dormer 13 docs
  Domestic

• 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