4 THE CLOSE, HEATH LANE, LONDON, SE3 0UR

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

• DC/19/113000 Granted

  4 THE CLOSE, HEATH LANE, LONDON, SE3 0UR

  Revised specification agreed 15/08/2019: Frontage vegetation between steps, 4 The Close and 3 Heath Lane driveway: FRONT: ONE Holly T28 CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 6m to 5m & LIFT to 3m above ground level. Reason: to retain as standard tree in hedge FRONT: ONE Holly T29 CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 8m to 6m & LIFT to 3m above ground level. Remove low side branch at approx.1m above ground level on W compass point (house side). Reason: to retain as standard tree in hedge and reduce overhanging foliage and shade to house. FRONT: multi-stemmed, approx. FIVE Holly (T1), TWO elder (T2) REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.2-3m from approx.ht.5m to approx.ht.2-3m, REDUCE RADIUS each side by approx.0.5m. Reason: maintenance as boundary hedge. Frontage between steps and parking/bin area, 4 The Close: FRONT: ONE Holly (T30)(ht.6m) FELL. Reason: close proximity to house FRONT: ONE Cherry (T31) - CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 8m to 5m & REDUCE RADIUS by 0.5m from 3.5m to 3m. Remove climbing Jasmine (exempt works). Reason: to retain as small tree within front garden. Informative: it is noted with thanks that the original proposals have been amended to retain the frontage vegetation as a boundary hedge with small trees to continue the visual amenity to Heath Lane while providing improved light and space to the property access and front garden.

  Decided 15 Aug 2019 Trees

1. 26 Apr 2019

   Received by Lewisham

2. 30 May 2019

   Decision issued: Raise No Objection

3. 30 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham granted permission on 30 May 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.

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• 4 THE CLOSE, HEATH LANE, LONDON, SE3 0UR

  DC/19/113000 Submitted 9 Jul 2019 50 yards away

  Revised specification agreed 15/08/2019: Frontage vegetation between steps, 4 The Close and 3 Heath Lane driveway: FRONT: ONE Holly T28 CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 6m to 5m & LIFT to 3m above ground level. Reason: to retain as standard tree in hedge FRONT: ONE Holly T29 CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 8m to 6m & LIFT to 3m above ground level. Remove low side branch at approx.1m above ground level on W compass point (house side). Reason: to retain as standard tree in hedge and reduce overhanging foliage and shade to house. FRONT: multi-stemmed, approx. FIVE Holly (T1), TWO elder (T2) REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.2-3m from approx.ht.5m to approx.ht.2-3m, REDUCE RADIUS each side by approx.0.5m. Reason: maintenance as boundary hedge. Frontage between steps and parking/bin area, 4 The Close: FRONT: ONE Holly (T30)(ht.6m) FELL. Reason: close proximity to house FRONT: ONE Cherry (T31) - CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 8m to 5m & REDUCE RADIUS by 0.5m from 3.5m to 3m. Remove climbing Jasmine (exempt works). Reason: to retain as small tree within front garden. Informative: it is noted with thanks that the original proposals have been amended to retain the frontage vegetation as a boundary hedge with small trees to continue the visual amenity to Heath Lane while providing improved light and space to the property access and front garden.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 3A THE CLOSE, HEATH LANE, LONDON, SE3 0UR

  DC/24/137737 Submitted 14 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Lime tree (T1) Ht. 9m CROWN REDUCTION back to previous points by 2-3m from 9m to approx. 7m LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 7m to 4m. REAR: ONE Beech tree (T2) Ht.10 CROWN REDUCTION by 1m from 10m to 9m ONE Robinia tree (T3) Ht. 9m HEIGHT REDUCTION back to previous points by 3m from 9m to 6m 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 6 docs

• 21 PAGODA GARDENS, LONDON, SE3 0UX

  DC/19/115036 Submitted 16 Dec 2019 100 yards away

  REAR (in South House): ONE Oak (T10) (ht.17.5m) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 3m from 17.5m to 14.5m, RADIUS REDUCTION between 1.25m and 2.5m from 5.75m, 6m & 7m, to 4.5m on all compass points. REAR (in South House): ONE Ash (T9) (ht.16m) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 3m from 16m to 13m, RADIUS REDUCTION by 1.25m and 2.5m from 5.75m and 7m on S & E compass points to 4.5m. It is noted that the pruning of Ash trees T7 and T8 is included as part of planning consent DC/18/107098. Informative: It is with thanks and appreciation that the trees are being retained with crown reduction and wall repairs to accommodate root growth. High regard is being shown for urban forest green infrastructure where buildings and structures have been constructed within root protection areas.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• 24 PAGODA GARDENS, LONDON, SE3 0UX

  DC/19/114025 Submitted 25 Sep 2019 100 yards away

  The construction of a replacement single storey extension with patio to the rear of 24 Pagoda Gardens, SE3, together with the construction of a timber cladded bin storage to the front garden and installation of replacement composite powder coated aluminium/timber windows and front door.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 31 PAGODA GARDENS, LONDON, SE3 0UX

  DC/26/144813 Submitted 22 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the To...

  Refused 4 docs

• 10 ELIOT VALE, LONDON, SE3 0UW

  DC/26/142861 Submitted 2 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Provision of a condenser unit to the roof of the existing ground floor rear extension at 10 Eliot Vale, SE3.

  Granted Householder Extension 23 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