54 ST GERMAN'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1RX

This site has had 4 applications since 2019: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• DC/21/121199 Refused

  54 ST GERMAN'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1RX

  The construction of a four storey building plus basement level on land adjoining 54 St German's Road SE23 to provide 4, two bedroom self-contained flats.

  Decided 10 Jun 2021 Full applications
• DC/20/118231 Awaiting decision

  54 ST GERMAN'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1RX

  The construction of a 4 storey building on land adjoining 54 St German's Road SE23 to provide 1 one bedroom and 4 two bedroom self-contained flats.

  Submitted 3 Sep 2020 Full applications
• DC/19/113814 Withdrawn

  54 ST GERMAN'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1RX

  The London Borough of Lewisham 54-56 St German's Road London SE23 1RX Tree Preservation Order 2019. Number 2019/4/I, made pursuant to the Town and Country planning Act 1990. Made 10/09/2019. Confirmed 06/03/2020.

  Decided 17 Mar 2020 Trees

1. 24 Jun 2020

   Received by Lewisham

2. 24 Jul 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Aug 2020

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham granted permission on 10 August 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.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 52F ST GERMAN'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1RX

  DC/13/083293 Submitted 23 Apr 2013 50 yards away

  The installation of uPVC replacement windows and door at 52F St German's Road SE23.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 5 docs

• 50 ST GERMANS ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1RX

  DC/25/140271 Submitted 28 May 2025 50 yards away

  The conversion and extension of the existing house comprising of an additional storey, a 4 storey rear extension and basement level extension with associated lightwells and roof levels incorporating balconies and roof terraces to provide 5 self-contained flats, together with the provision of car/cycle parking spaces, bin stores and private amenity space and all associated works at 50 St Germans Road, SE23.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension

• 50 ST GERMANS ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1RX

  DC/20/115750 Submitted 13 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  The change of use of 50 St. Germans Road, SE23, from a single family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), to a private primary school (Use Class D1), together with a part 1 and part 3 storey rear extension.

  Refused Full applications Extension 23 docs
  Domestic

• 48 ST GERMAN'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1RX

  DC/24/136421 Submitted 14 Jun 2024 50 yards away

  An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for Minor Material Amendments in connection with the planning permission (DC/03/055432/X) dated 16 June 2004, for the variation of Condition (5) (number of children) in order to allow:- to accommodate 85 children at 48 St German's Road SE23.

  Granted Amendments 6 docs

• ST GEORGES, ST GERMANS ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1RX

  DC/25/138561 Submitted 25 Dec 2024 50 yards away

  The installation of replacement bespoke timber-finish windows in the front elevation and casement windows and patio doors in the side and rear elevations at St Georges, St Germans Road SE23.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 11 docs
  Domestic

• GROUND FLOOR, 54 ST GERMAN'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1RX

  DC/22/126165 Submitted 29 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~7 Jun

  ONE Horse Chestnut tree (T5) FELL Ht: 9mONE Oak tree - CROWN REDUCTION by 3m from 12m to 9m (The tree is of a size that would allow for a reduction without reducing the amenity) If we can secure felling of the horse chestnut imminently we can use the summer to continue to monitor any movement and if some persists in the right direction can then implement the oak tree work subject to speaking with the tree owners and LB Lewisham to ensure the communication channel is open and transparent. Mitigation Given the concern of local residents and tree loss we propose to remove the shrubbery behind the small wall adjacent to the footpath and plant 4 x new trees of extra heavy standard or 2 x semi mature trees (species to be agreed) in addition we will install a root deflector running the length of the wall with a return at each end. The provision of sizeable trees (at least 2) will provide an instant amenity value and will also provide a sustainable longevity for the tree scape along St Germans Road. All tree planting will have a three year after care programme. The species to be provided will be programmed for Autumn 2022.

  Awaiting decision Trees 6 docs

• DC/26/145119 Awaiting decision

  43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN

  FRONT: ONE Lime tree (T1) Ht 15m FELL to ground level & treat stump REASON: A remedy to the differential foundation movement at the insured property and to ensure the long-term stability of the building. To limit the extent and need for expensive and disruptive engineering repair works at the insured property. To limit the extent and need for costly CO2e emissions relating to alternative engineering repair works at the insured property. It is the case that an alternative to felling such as pruning or significant 'pollarding' of the tree would not provide a reliable or sustainable remedy to the subsidence in this case. We do not consider that any other potential means of mitigation, including root barriers, would be effective or appropriate in the circumstances. We are satisfied that the evidence obtained following completion of our Arboricultural Implication Assessment report completed 31/01/2024 clearly links the Lime T1 and False Acacia T2 as the cause of damage to the risk address. REPLANTING: Insurers understanding the requirement to offer replacement planting in the event consent to fell is granted. 43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD TREE PRESERVATION ORDER 2024 DC/24/135159

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/145120 Awaiting decision

  45A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN

  FRONT: ONE False Acacia tree (T2) Ht 10m FELL to ground level and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved). REASON: Proposed as a remedy to the differential foundation movement at the insured property and to ensure the long-term stability of the building. The above tree works are proposed to limit the extent and need for expensive and disruptive engineering repair works at the insured property It is the case that an alternative to felling such as pruning or significant 'pollarding' of the tree would not provide a reliable or sustainable remedy to the subsidence in this case. We do not consider that any other potential means of mitigation, including root barriers, would be effective or appropriate in the circumstances. We are satisfied that the evidence obtained following completion of our Arboricultural Implication Assessment report completed 31/01/2024 clearly links the Lime T1 and False Acacia T2 as the cause of damage to the risk address. REPLANTING: Insurers understanding the requirement to offer replacement planting in the event consent to fell is granted. 45 DEVONSHIRE ROAD TREE PRESERVATION ORDER DC/24/136999

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144620 Granted

  249A KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4QD

  FRONT: THREE Lime (T1,T2,T3)(ht.7-8m) carefully re pollard the crown back to old points aproximately 3 metres of regrowth FRONT: ONE hornbeam (T4)(ht.8m) reduce the overall size of crown by 3 metres. These trees are causing excessive shading

  Received 7 Jul, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144984 Granted

  9 EXETER PLACE, LONDON, SE26 6AB

  REAR (fronting Wells Park Rd) ONE Sycamore (T2, in TPO A1)(ht.12-14m) FELL by dismantling to safe standing stem or high stump. Reason: health & safety, the tree is in severe physiological and structural decline, leaning towards the road, several branches have already failed, and although a small amount of live growth remains, the tree has no meaningful long-term viability, the significantly compromised structure presents an unacceptable risk of further branch or whole-tree failure onto highway. The proposed removal is necessary to eliminate the risk. The replacement tree is to be a large canopy species planted as near as practicable to the original location. The County of London (Lewisham No.2) Tree Preservation Order, 1957. Informative A: thank you for proposing 4x replacement trees, 1x is required to be a large canopy tree to replace the TPO tree and to maintain the treed boundary character to Wells Park Road for public streetscape amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change ? Hornbeam, Hop hornbeam, sessile oak, Japanese Pagoda Tree, walnut (Juglans regia), Italian alder or grey alder, Caucasian Elm (Zelkova carpinifolia), small leaved lime, Hackberry (Celtis australis), Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna), Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica) - see further planting details below. Informative B: thank you for planting additional voluntary trees for screening, to improve species diversity, and the setting of the property. Informative C: thank you also for looking to retain a safe standing stem/high stump and creating habitat log piles with some dead wood arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144936 Granted

  12 PRINCETHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PF

  REAR: ONE Lombardy Poplar (T1)(ht.16m) CROWN REDUCE by 10-11m to ht.5-6m, REDUCE SPREAD from 10m to 5m to create new pollard. Reason: multi-stemmed tree has had a major stem failure exposing large cavity approx.2m above gd level. Remaining stem above cavity is weighted towards neighbouring properties and a crown reduction to reduce weight and sail above cavity is urgently needed to minimise risk of future failures. Merely reducing the one stem would drastically change the balance of the overall canopy and exposure to wind would be likely to cause more failures on the remaining stems. Crown reduction is required for safety to reduce overall canopy to approximately 5-6m from ground level (please see annotated photo) to create a new pollard. Informative A: thank you for managing the tree by safe reduction to retain as a low pollard for rear amenity, wildlife and canopy shade to reduce heatwave temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Trees