DC/19/114629

1. 11 Nov 2019

   Received by Lewisham

2. 26 Feb 2020

   Decision issued: Closed internally

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The applicant withdrew this application before the council decided it, so it carries no planning weight and no fee refund is automatic. Withdrawal often follows officer feedback that a refusal was likely.

The applicant is free to submit a revised application at any time, and many withdrawn schemes return in amended form, so the site is worth watching if the proposal affected you.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

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• DC/26/144270 Awaiting decision

  HESPER HOUSE, WELLS PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6RQ

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) submitted under Section (191) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to confirm the lawful implementation of planning permission DC/21/120262 dated 23 February 2023 (as amended by DC/25/140357 dated 4th February 2026) for 'Demolition of existing buildings on site and the construction of a 5-storey building (plus lower ground) consisting of self-contained dwellings at the site known as Hesper House, Wells Park Road, SE26, incorporating off-street parking spaces, together with associated landscaping and refuse and cycle parking facilities" at Hesper House Wells Park Road SE26.

  8 Jun 2026 0m away Lawful development
• DC/19/113716 Granted

  HESPER HOUSE, WELLS PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6RQ

  Demolition of existing buildings on site and the construction of a 5-storey building (plus basement for parking) consisting of 7x three bedroom and 3 x two bedroom self-contained dwellings at the site known as Hesper House, Wells Park Road, SE26, incorporating 10 off-street parking spaces, together with associated landscaping and refuse and cycle parking facilities.

  2 Sep 2019 0m away Full applications
• DC/20/115461 Granted

  BATH COURT, DROITWICH CLOSE, LONDON, SE26 6TW

  FRONT: ONE Cypress (T53)(ht.14m) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 5m from 14m to 9m, REDUCE RADIUS by 0.2m, CROWN LIFT to 1.5m. Reason: to improve clearance to building and windows FRONT: ONE Cypress tree (T54)(ht.13m) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 4m from 13m to 9m, REDUCE RADIUS by 0.2m, CROWN LIFT to 1.5m. Reason: to manage close to edge of access road The London Borough of Lewisham Sydenham Hill/Wells Park Road (Area of land adjoining) London SE26 Tree Preservation Order 1980 (Canbury Mews, Droitwich Close, Tunbridge Ct.) Informative: Cypress trees - select reduction points and trim with care to avoid exposing older brown stems which remain unsightly as they do not regrow green foliage.

  27 Jan 2020 53m away Trees
• DC/21/121528 Refused

  28 & 28A SYDENHAM HILL, LONDON, SE26 6TP

  Temporary change of use for a period of 2 years of 28 and 28A Sydenham Hill SE26 from a vacant care home (Use Class C2) to 39 units of temporary accommodation (Use Class Sui Generis) for homeless households.

  27 Apr 2021 76m away Full applications
• 22/AP/3552 Granted

  Beltwood 41 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6TH

  T0899 Sycamore Tree -remove and replace. Conditional Replacement: Standard Sessile Oak (Quercus petrea) with a 14-16cm minimum girth in the first planting season following removal to be planted in the same location as T0899. T0878 Sycamore Tree - Remove and replace. Conditional Replacement: Standard Hornbeam (Capinus betulus) with a 14-16cm minimum girth in the first planting season following removal to be planted adjacent to or in the same location as T0878.

  12 Oct 2022 165m away Trees
• 21/AP/0110 Granted

  Beltwood 41 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6TH

  Details of Condition 9 (staircase), as required by planning permission 17/AP/3071 (Alterations to enable a change of use of Beltwood House (a Grade II listed building) from a Class C2 residential institution to provide 7 apartments with external works comprising demolition of the service wing outriggers and replacement with a new communal entrance. Demolition of curtilage outbuildings to the east of Beltwood House ('Stables and Worker's cottage') and replacement with 3 No. residential units. Creation of new Gate House and a detached house within the site curtilage. Alterations including underpinning of the existing Gate Lodge (curtilage listed building) and, ground floor extension.)

  12 Jan 2021 170m away Conditions

• DC/26/144885 Awaiting decision

  22 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5BD

  REAR: ONE Lime (T1)(approx.ht.18m) POLLARD to ht.12m. Reason: health & safety, extensive decay cavity in main leader. REAR: ONE Lime (T2)(approx.ht.18m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.5-6m to ht.12-13m, LATERAL REDUCE by up to 5m, maintaining natural shape where possible. Reason: extensive decay at branch fork. The very urgent works are planned for 3 August 2026. Stems of T1 & T2 originate from same rootball, on raised ground boundary adjacent to no.3 Purelake Mews to the rear (off Marischal Road), decay issues hidden by extensive ivy growth, and discovered when crown lift undertaken re 6-wk notice DC/26/144402.

  29 Jul 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144839 Awaiting decision

  LAND AT THE CORNER OF PERRY VALE AND, DACRES ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2XW

  5 DAY NOTICE FOR FRONT: ONE Dead Maple tree TPO tree ( T1) Ht approx 9m FELL. REASON: Tree appears to have been dead for some time and is covered by dense ivy, which is also intertwined with the adjacent ash tree. REPLANTING PROPOSAL: I would like to suggest either a Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) or Japanese Pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum). However, I would be happy to agree an alternative species if the Tree Section would prefer something else. TPO LAND OPPOSITE THE FRONT GARDENS OF 88-96 PERRY VALE DC/17/103305

  27 Jul 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144510 Granted

  HABERDASHERS ASKES, TEMPLE GROVE FREE SCHOOL, PEPYS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5SF

  REAR: ONE Cherry (T2)(ht.4m) FELL to 1m stump. Reason: supressed by adjacent tree, crown 80% dead. REAR: ONE Oak (T3)(ht.10m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m from 8m to 6m. Reason: clearance from building. REAR: ONE dead Box Elder (T4)(ht.2.5m) FELL to 1m high stump. Reason: dead, ivy clad, duty to replace applies. REAR: ONE dead Maple (T6)(ht.3.4m) FELL. Reason: to allow new fence to be installed, duty to replace applies. REAR: ONE dead Elm (T14)(ht.7m) FELL to 1m high stump. Reason: dead, ivy clad, duty to replace applies. Tree works planned for 5/6 August 2026 during school holidays. Replacement tree planting under duty to replace, as agents email dated 13 July 2026 to be: 3x replacement trees, mixed species, selected from oak, elm, field maple, cherry, planted within the southern boundary woodland area where T4 & T6 are currently sited, the trees will be staked, tied, with bark mulch surround with frequent watering maintenance by facilities manager to ensure trees survive and thrive. Informative A: the landowner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species when a tree is removed in a conservation area because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm. Ref. Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance, para 121; Section 213 of Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). Informative B: huge thanks for planting 3x replacement trees to maintain the treed southern boundary, for the treed setting of the pupils garden and thanks also for retaining the other trees for tree amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  23 Jun 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144810 Awaiting decision

  41 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BU

  REAR: ONE Apple (T1)(ht.4m) FELL. Reason: Large over-extended stem cracked out and hanging, blocking residents access to rear garden, tree in state of advanced decay, unbalanced crown, remaining 2 large stems also likely to collapse. Duty to replace applies.

  23 Jul 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144733 Granted

  GARDEN FLAT, 71 KITTO ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TN

  T1 - Acacia - crown reduce 9m in height. Reduce height by 1.5m from 9m to 7.5m. Reduce laterals by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m on all compass points. A semi-mature Acacia situated on the boundary of the garden. The crown reduction will manage the tree's size in relation to the adjacent properties and boundary, reduce end-weight on the lateral limbs and maintain a balanced, proportionate crown while retaining the tree as an amenity feature. T2 - Elm - crown reduce 7m in height. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m. Reduce laterals by 1m from 4m to 3m on all compass points. A semi-mature Elm on the boundary of the garden. The reduction will keep the tree in proportion to its position, reduce end-weight on the lateral growth and manage encroachment towards the neighbouring gardens, retaining the tree in good condition. T3 - Indian bean tree - crown reduce 7m in height. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m. Reduce laterals by 1m from 4m to 3m on all compass points. A semi-mature Indian bean tree (Catalpa) on the boundary of the garden. The reduction will manage the tree's size and spread in relation to the surrounding gardens, reduce end-weight on the lateral growth and maintain a balanced, proportionate crown.

  14 Jul 2026 Trees