Planning application
DC/19/114989
55 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5AX
Proposal
Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer extension at 55 Belmont Hill SE3, together with the conversion of the existing basement and extension of lightwells, new railings and front windows, new window on the flank elevation and ancillary internal work.
As published by the council, reference DC/19/114989
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
10 Dec 2019
Received by Lewisham
-
10 Jan 2020
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
-
16 Mar 2020
Decision issued: Granted
-
28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About householder applications
How this application type works
Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
-
DC/26/142849 Granted
83A BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5AX
FRONT: ONE Prunus domestica 'Green Gage' (T1)(2636)(ht.9m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m to ht.8m, REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 11m to 9m, LATERAL REDUCE by 4m to union approximately 50cm above ground level on S compass. Reason: removing weight from overextended and damaged stems, specific removal of branch as union affected by Phellinus pomaceus (cushion bracket fungus). REAR: ONE Whitebeam (T4)(2637) Ht 5-10m FELL. REASON: Due to compromised main union, to replace T4 with Whitebeam (Sorbus aria) standard 8-10cm girth, 2.m ? 3m tall. REAR: ONE Norway Maple (T5)(3992) remove deadwood ? exempt work. REAR: ONE Cherry Plum (T8)(2641) (approx.ht. 0-5m (Directional) FELL. REASON: to reduce risk to high use play area, to replace (T8)(2641) with a Cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) standard 8-10cm girth, ht.2.m ? 3m, or Acer griseum would be more suited to the site's soil conditions and clients' requirements and would be preferable. REAR: ONE Cherry Plum (T9)(2639) (ht.6m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to ht.4m & shape, LATERAL REDUCE by 3m to 0m on S compass. Reason: specific removal of branch affected by Phellinus pomaceus (cushion bracket fungus). REAR: ONE dead Cherry plum (T11)(2640) (approx.ht.5m) FELL. Duty to replace applies. REASON: tree is dead in high use area, to replace with a Cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) standard 8-10cm girth, ht.2.m ? 3m or Acer griseum would be more suited to the site's soil conditions and clients' requirements and would be preferable. REAR: ONE dead Cherry plum (T12)(2638) (approx.ht.4m) FELL. Duty to replace applies. REASON: tree is dead in high use area, to replace with a Cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) standard 8-10cm girth, ht.2.m ? 3m to replace or Acer griseum would be more suited to the site's soil conditions and clients' requirements and would be preferable. REPLANTING PROPOSAL: 1. Replace (T4)(2637) with a Standard (S) Whitebeam (Sorbus aria) 8-10cm girth, 2.m ? 3m tall. 2. Replace (T8)(2641) with a Standard (S) Cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) 8-10cm girth, 2.m ? 3m tall to replace like for like. Acer griseum would be more suited to the site's soil conditions and clients' requirements and would be preferable. 4. Replace (T11)(2640) with a Standard (S) Cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) 8-10cm girth, 2.m ? 3m tall to replace like for like. Acer griseum would be more suited to the site's soil conditions and clients' requirements would be preferable. 5. Replace (T12)(2638) with a Standard (S) Cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) 8-10cm girth, 2.m ? 3m tall to replace like for like. Acer griseum would be more suited to the site's soil conditions and clients' requirements and would be preferable.' Informative A: the proposed 4x replacement trees for T4,T8,T11,T12 are hugely appreciated for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change and to enable children to play and experience wildlife in a green vegetated garden environment. Informative B: the replacement species of whitebeam, and cherry plum or Acer griseum are greatly welcomed, other suitable species include such as crab apple, common pear, quince (Cydonia oblonga). Informative C: 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. Informative D: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
-
DC/20/115564 Granted
87 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5AX
REAR: ONE Bay (T1)(ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.5m from 7m to 5.5m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1.5m 3.5m to 2m. Reason: repeat maintenance for dome shaped crown. REAR: ONE Ash (T2) CROWN THIN by 30%. Reason: excessive shading. REAR: ONE Poplar Lombardy (T3)(ht.22m) HEIGHT REDUCE by 8m from 22m to 14m to beneath previous pollard point (ref:DC/07/065253). Reason:cavity on pollard reduction point. REAR: ONE Oak (T4) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2-3m from 12m to 9m, REDUCE RADIUS by 2-3m from 6-8m to 4-5m. Reason: Previously crown reduced (ref: DC/07/065253), to alleviate excessive shading.
-
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.
-
DC/26/144402 Granted
22 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5BD
T1 Lime - CROWN LIFT to approximately 3m above roof of neighbouring property and remove basal growth to re-assess base of trees. Height: 12m, spread: 10m.
-
DC/26/143730 Granted
41 CATERHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AP
REAR: ONE: Lime tree (T1) Ht 12m. Re-pollard by 7m to 5m from 12m. Reason : Repeat maintenance. Informative A: The sensitive management of trees in Lewisham 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.
-
DC/20/115617 Granted
37 CATERHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AP
Application for the construction of a dormer on the rear roof slopes of 37 Caterham Road, SE13 together with the installation of a rooflights on the front and rear roof slopes.
Other householder applications
In Lewisham
-
DC/26/144214 Refused
54A ALLERFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3DF
Erection of a single-storey rear extension, roof extensions including side/rear dormer structures and rooflights, installation of a front entrance canopy, and associated internal and external alterations at 54A Allerford Road SE6.
-
DC/26/143542 Granted
163 ALGERNON ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7AP
Refurbishment and extension of the dwellinghouse, including the construction of a lower ground floor rear extension with rear terrace above and front lightwell, alterations to the existing rear roof extension, replacement windows, doors and roof covering, installation of roof mounted solar panels, and an air source heat pump at 163 Algernon Road, SE13 and associated front garden alterations including boundary treatment and refuse storage.
-
DC/26/144235 Granted
34 EWHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1AQ
Construction of a single storey, ground floor rear and infill extension at 34 Ewhurst Road, SE4.
-
DC/26/144148 Granted
79 WHITEFOOT LANE, BROMLEY, BR1 5SA
Covering up existing red brick with sand and cement render on the external facade at 79 Whitefoot Lane, BR1.
-
DC/26/144186 Granted
18 MICHELDEVER ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8LX
Installation of replacement double glazed windows in the front elevation at 18 Micheldever Road SE12.