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57 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PA

Granted Lewisham DC/19/113491 Householder Application

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Reinstatement of chimney to side elevation at 57 Bishopsthorpe Road, SE26.

As published by the council, reference DC/19/113491

Application record

Reference
DC/19/113491
Type
Householder Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted
Received
13 Aug 2019
Validated
1 Oct 2019
Decided
28 Nov 2019
Ward
Sydenham
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
SE26 4PA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Lewisham register

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

  • DC/26/144986 Granted

    57 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PA

    FRONT (no.57): ONE Magnolia (T1)(ht.4m) FELL. Reason: structural damage to internal supporting wa...

    Decided 7 Sep 2026
  • DC/26/144151 Granted

    57 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PA

    FRONT: Cotoneaster Tree (T2) Ht 3.5m. FELL. REASON: damage observed to the front bay window of the property. Informative A: it is noted that the CCTV drain survey detailed in p.2 of Auger's report states the joint displacements found in two drain lines could be leading to water escape influencing subsidence; also the soil is not desiccated at either depth (0.8m or 1.3m) where roots were found. Informative B: if the Cotoneaster is felled, please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    Decided 6 Jul 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Aug 2019

    Received by Lewisham

  2. 1 Oct 2019

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 28 Nov 2019

    Decision issued: Granted

  4. 3 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

6 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Lewisham granted permission on 28 November 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.

About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 52 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PA

    DC/23/129990 Submitted 18 Jan 2023 50 yards away

    REAR SIDE (to Mayow Rd): ONE Apple (T1)(ht:8.8m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2.5m from 8.8m to 6.3m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1.5m from 4.8m to 3.3m, CROWN THIN by 15%. Reason: routine maintenance, tree close to neighbouring building. Informative A: the sensitive management of the tree beside Mayow Road for landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, wellbeing, wildlife and environmental benefits is greatly appreciated. Informative B: where possible please use cut branches in the garden to create habitat wood piles. Informative C: please continue to manage the rear garden for varied landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, wildlife habitat, plants for pollinators, improvement in air quality.

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • 52 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PA

    DC/19/114825 Submitted 27 Nov 2019 50 yards away

    FRONT: ONE False Acacia (T1)(approx.ht.9m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.2m to approx.7m, RADIUS by approx.1-2m from approx.3-4m to 1.7m on all compass points to previous prune points. Reason: repeat crown reduction to retain the tree within garden setting FRONT: ONE False Acacia (T2)(approx.ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.2m to approx.5m, RADIUS by 1-2m from approx. 2-3m to 1.3m on all compass points to appropriate prune points. Reason: crown reduction to retain the tree within garden setting and reduce overhang to neighbouring garden. Informative: it is greatly appreciated that the trees are being retained for public realm amenity, wildlife and ecosystem services benefits.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • 52 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PA

    DC/26/144630 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    (T2) False acacia Re-Pollard to previous points by approx 3m - routine maintenance. Height from 7.0m to 4.0m Crown spread from 6.0m to 3.0m (T3) False acacia Re-Pollard to previous points by approx 2m - routine maintenance. Height from 5.0m to 3.0m Crown spread from 4.0m to 2.0m

    Granted Trees 10 docs

  • 57 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PA

    DC/26/144151 Submitted 27 May 2026 50 yards away

    FRONT: Cotoneaster Tree (T2) Ht 3.5m. FELL. REASON: damage observed to the front bay window of the property. Informative A: it is noted that the CCTV drain survey detailed in p.2 of Auger's report states the joint displacements found in two drain lines could be leading to water escape influencing subsidence; also the soil is not desiccated at either depth (0.8m or 1.3m) where roots were found. Informative B: if the Cotoneaster is felled, please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • 43 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PA

    DC/19/111598 Submitted 25 Mar 2019 50 yards away

    REAR: ONE Golden Bay (T3) FELL (approx.ht.6-7m)(has outgrown small garden, holly and viburnum to be retained)

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • 34 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PA

    DC/19/113604 Submitted 22 Aug 2019 50 yards away

    Demolition of existing conservatory at 34 Bishopsthorpe Road SE26 and construction of a replacement single storey extension at the rear.

    Granted Householder Extension Demolition 17 docs
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    Received 24 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Householder
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