53 SOUTHBROOK ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8LJ

1. 10 Jan 2020

   Received by Lewisham

2. 7 Feb 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Mar 2020

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham granted permission on 17 March 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 51 SOUTHBROOK ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8LJ

  DC/25/141969 Submitted 29 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Silver Birch (T1)(ht.11m, spread 4m) FELL. Reason: tree is dead and colonised by Birch Polypore. REAR: ONE Hawthorn (T2)(ht.7.5m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.5m to ht.6m, LATERAL REDUCE by 0.5m from 6m to 5.5m. Reason: general maintenance, retaining natural shape, remove major deadwood. REAR: ONE Hazel (T3)(ht.5m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.5m to ht.3.5m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 0.5m from 5.0m to 4.5m Reason: general maintenance. REAR: ONE hawthorn (T4)(ht.6.5m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.5m to ht.5m. LATERAL REDUCE by 0.5m from 5.5m to 5m. Reason: general maintenance. FRONT: ONE Cotoneaster hedge (H1)(ht.2.6m) REDUCE HEIGHT by 0.5m to ht.2.1m. Reason: general maintenance. Informative A: the landowner has a duty to plant a replacement tree when a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead, or presents an immediate risk of serious harm, para 121 Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, government guidance 6 March 2014 - replacement species suggestions: another birch, or such as crab apple, elder, quince (Cydonia oblonga), Strawberry Tree, Cornus controversa, Amelanchier, wayfaring tree. Informative B: retaining a safe standing dead birch stem (T1) is encourage and the creation of habitat log piles with other arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: huge thank you for retaining vegetated gardens and encourage planting additional trees, shrubs, perennials and climbers where space allows for amenity, wildlife, shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change, reduce flood risk and to reinforce railside linear green infrastructure to the rear.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 65 SOUTHBROOK ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8LJ

  DC/19/114850 Submitted 2 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Walnut (T1)(approx.ht.8m) FELL. Reason: Dead - to replant with similar in same position REAR: ONE Elderberry (T2)(approx.ht.5m) FELL. Reason: Dead ? to replant with similar in same position REAR: ONE Pear (T3)(approx.ht.6-7m) FELL. Reason: proximity to new extension and patio ? to replant with similar approx.10m further from rear of house. Informative: Duty to replace - the owner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species at the same place as soon as he or she reasonably can if a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead, or presents an immediate risk of serious harm under 5 Day Notice. (Para 121 of Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance). Informative: the proposed replacement trees in the rear garden are greatly welcome and appreciated in view of the climate emergency and the importance of the urban forest canopy in providing ecosystem services. Trees, shrubs and hedges contribute to a green rear outlook, to climate change mitigation, provide wildlife habitats, reduce air pollution and storm water run-off, and benefit health and wellbeing.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 56 SOUTHBROOK ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8LL

  DC/19/113278 Submitted 29 Jul 2019 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Holly (T1)(ht.7-8m) CROWN REDUCE to previous prune points, HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m from 7.5m to 5.5m, REDUCE DIAMETER (width) by 1m from 4m to 3m. Reason: excessive shading. REAR: ONE Cherry (T2)(ht 9-10m) CROWN REDUCE to previous prune points, HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2.5m from 9m to 6.5m, REDUCE DIAMETER (width) by 2m from 5.5m to 3.5m. Reason: excessive shading REAR (of No.54): ONE Ash (T3)(approx.ht.12-14m) REDUCE RADIUS by approx.1m from 4.5m to 3.5m back towards boundary to appropriate prune points on W compass point. Reason: to reduce overhanging branches. Informative: Where a tree is on the boundary and is the joint responsibility of the applicant and the neighbour, or where consent is sought for trees on adjacent properties, any necessary agreements or permissions from the owner(s) need to be obtained before carrying out any tree work that may be permitted by the LPA. The cut off parts of the tree remain the owner's property and should be offered back.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 46 SOUTHBROOK ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8LL

  DC/25/141173 Submitted 18 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Construction of an outbuilding in the rear garden at 46 Southbrook Road SE12.

  Granted Householder 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 40 SOUTHBROOK ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8LL

  DC/20/115242 Submitted 10 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  The installation of replacement timber framed windows at 40 Southbrook Road SE12, together with replacement doors, roof coverings and UPVC rainwater goods and refurbishment of existing fascias, soffits, and cast iron rainwater and waste goods and the redecoration of painted features.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs

• 46 SOUTHBROOK ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8LL

  DC/26/143104 Submitted 24 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Pear (T1)(ht.5m) FELL. Reason: T1 is the smaller of 2 rear pear trees, this small tree is in severe decline with multiple areas of de-laminated bark. Informative A: huge thank you for retaining the larger pear tree for rear amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: a replacement tree for T1 is encouraged such as pear, crab apple, quince (Cydonia oblonga), mulberry, loquat, Amelanchier, hawthorn, elder, hazel. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative D: the resin bound surfacing encircling the 2x pear trees may be detrimentally affecting the rooting environment by reducing gaseous exchange and rainwater infiltration, a more permeable surface is encouraged such as chipped bark or gravel.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• DC/26/144042 Withdrawn

  LAND TO THE REAR OF 344-348 LEE HIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8RS

  Construction of two dwellings (Use Class C3) at land to the rear of 344?348 Lee High Road, SE12, together with associated landscaping, private amenity space, cycle parking, refuse storage, green roofs and associated works

  Received 15 May, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/142771 Granted

  LAND REAR OF, 421 NEW CROSS ROAD, FRONTING STANLEY ST LONDON, SE14 6TA

  Demolition of the existing building and construction of a new 4 storey building to provide flats (Use Class C3) with outdoor amenity space, cycle and refuse storage and all associated works at the rear of 421 New Cross Road, fronting onto Stanley Street SE14 and subject to a Legal Agreement pursuant to S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

  Received 23 Jan, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/25/142252 Refused

  139-141 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6AA

  The installation of a new shopfront, retractable awning and roller shutter at 139-141 Lewisham High Street SE13.

  Received 25 Nov, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/142649 Granted

  646-650 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5HN

  Demolition of the existing ground floor retail units and the construction of a part single/part three storey building with green roof comprising of 2 retail units (Use Class E) and 3 self-contained flats (Use Class C3), together cycle spaces, bin storage at the front and rear, and all associated works at 646-650 Downham Way BR1.

  Received 13 Jan, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/144955 Granted

  LAND AT THE FORMER BELL GREEN GAS WORKS, BELL GREEN, LONDON, SE23 2QT

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 51-Satellite Dishes and Antenna of planning permission DC/23/133854 dated 7th March 2025 at Land at the Former Bell Green Gas Works, Bell Green SE23.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Full applications