12 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QS

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

• DC/19/113582 Granted

  12 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QS

  The construction of an extension to the rear roof slope, a two storey extension to the side elevation and a single storey extension at the rear elevation of 12 The Orchard SE3, together with the installation of replacement windows in the front, side and rear elevation, the installation of a replacement front door and garage doors in the front elevation, the installation of a rooflight in the side roof slope and the installation of new gates to the front boundary.

  Decided 19 Dec 2019 Householder

1. 22 Jan 2020

   Received by Lewisham

2. 28 Jan 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Jun 2020

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• DC/19/113582 Granted

  12 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QS

  The construction of an extension to the rear roof slope, a two storey extension to the side elevation and a single storey extension at the rear elevation of 12 The Orchard SE3, together with the installation of replacement windows in the front, side and rear elevation, the installation of a replacement front door and garage doors in the front elevation, the installation of a rooflight in the side roof slope and the installation of new gates to the front boundary.

  Decided 19 Dec 2019 Householder

Lewisham granted permission on 2 June 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.

• 6 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QS

  DC/26/142810 Submitted 28 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Demolition of the existing rear extensions and construction of new ground floor rear extensions, construction of a new rear dormer window, installation of replacement windows and reconfiguration of window opening to the rear and flank elevations, removal of a rear tree and all associated works at 6 The Orchard, SE3.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +3 7 docs
  Domestic

• 6 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QS

  DC/25/141470 Submitted 17 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  REAR: GROUP THREE Cherry & ONE Crab Apple (G3)(cherry ht.12m, apple ht.6m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT of 3xCherry by 2.2m to ht.9.8m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 2.2m from 10m to 7.8m, remove major deadwood. CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT of 1xApple by 2.2m to ht.3.8m. Reason: routine maintenance, close to house, to reduce near to previous reduction points. REAR: ONE Holm Oak (T1)(ht.14) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2.2m to 11.8m from 14m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 2.2 m from 12m to 9.8m, CROWN THIN by no more than 15%, remove crossing branches. Reason: to alleviate light issues. REAR: ONE Ash (T2)(ht.14m) FELL. Reason: due to poor physiological form, crown dieback, extensive canker, unusually shaped lower stem. Informative A: retaining ash T2 with crown reduction or as a safe standing monolith with the bird box is encouraged to retain the unusually shaped stem as a garden feature for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative B: to thank for retaining a treed rear garden for amenity, wildlife, environmental benefits, shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change and to maintain the treed landscape character of this part of the Blackheath conservation area. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative D: new tree planting is encouraged where space allows.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 12 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QS

  DC/19/113582 Submitted 20 Aug 2019 50 yards away

  The construction of an extension to the rear roof slope, a two storey extension to the side elevation and a single storey extension at the rear elevation of 12 The Orchard SE3, together with the installation of replacement windows in the front, side and rear elevation, the installation of a replacement front door and garage doors in the front elevation, the installation of a rooflight in the side roof slope and the installation of new gates to the front boundary.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 17 docs
  Small domestic

• LYNCOURT, THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QT

  DC/26/145077 Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  T4: Sycamore: Cut back 2 lower branches overhanging into the garden of 4, The Orchard (neighbouri...

  Awaiting decision

• 5 LYNCOURT, THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QT

  DC/26/144589 Submitted 1 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

  Removal of the existing ground floor entrance structure, and installation of a new ground floor e...

  Awaiting decision

• 2 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QU

  DC/25/142234 Submitted 24 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  REAR: ONE Lime (T1)(ht.13m) FELL. Reason: decayed stem, hollow from the ground level base up to the crown break at around 4m, vitality is poor and tree in significant decline, replanting with a Liquidambar, nursery stock size 1.75m-2m tall (approx 6 feet) ? see informative below re alternative replacement species. Informative A: please leave as much as possible of the lime tree (T1) standing by retaining safe standing stem with bark crevices and decay cavity for wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative B: the Bat Conservation Trust advises checking thoroughly for roosting bats before and during tree works with soft fell process followed to proceed with care and with cut timber left grounded over night to allow any bats to make their way out, tree works ideally during Sept/Oct to avoid maternity and hibernation seasons when bats are most vulnerable to disturbance. Informative C: the replacement tree planting is greatly appreciated, alternative species includes sessile oak, Turkey oak, Japanese Pagoda Tree, Indian Horse Chestnut, Golden Rain Tree/Pride of India (Koelreuteria paniculata), Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), wild service tree. Informative D: huge thank you for retaining T2 for rear amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative E: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 7 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/26/143633 Granted

  164A LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU

  The installation of 3 replacement casement windows and all associated works at the rear of 164A Lewisham Way SE4 (Please note Listed Building Consent Ref:- DC/26/144632)

  Received 10 Apr, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications