DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU

This site has had 10 applications since 2005: 5 approved, 0 refused.

• DC/19/113251 Granted

  DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU

  FRONT to Lee Terrace: ONE Pollard POPLAR (T1) FELL. Reason: This tree is T2 in 5 day exemption notice DC/19/112927 ? granted 04/07/2019 to remove the large dead top. Further inspection has revealed the tree is approx. 90% hollow to the ground with insufficient sound holding wood to retain. Voluntary replacement tree proposed. FRONT to Lee Terrace: ONE Pollard POPLAR (T2) FELL. Reason: climbing inspection of the large stem cavity approx.6m above ground level reveals the tree is 90% hollow to the base with insufficient sound holding wood to retain for the future. Voluntary replacement tree proposed. Informative: The offer of replacement trees for the poplars is greatly welcomed with thanks as this will retain the tree lined boundary character and street amenity of Lee Terrace. The preferred trees are larger canopy species, not fastigiate forms, such as small leaved lime (Tilia cordata), sweet chestnut (Catanea sativa), tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), walnut (Juglans regia), sessile oak (Quercus petraea), sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), Indian horse chestnut (Aesculus indica), disease resistant elm, beech (Fagus sylvatica).

  Decided 8 Aug 2019 Trees
• DC/19/112927 Granted

  DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU

  FRONT: ONE Pollard Poplar (T1)(approx.ht. 8-10m) FELL. Reason: Dead, Rotten and dangerous. Duty to replace applies. FRONT: ONE Pollard Poplar (T2) CROWN REDUCE by approx. 4m from approx.ht.8-10m to approx.ht. 5-6m. Reason: 50% dead, crown reduce to live growth on main stem for retrenchment and to make safe. 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. (Para 121 of Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance.) Informative - deadwood: retain deadwood logs on site where possible for biodiversity and retain standing deadwood where safe as habitat for the nationally endangered stag beetle which has a strong hold in SE London.

  Decided 4 Jul 2019 Trees
• DC/17/100460 Granted

  DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU

  The construction of a conservatory to the rear of Dowe House, The Glebe, SE3, together with the installation of a replacement double glazed front door and alterations to windows on the side and rear elevations.

  Decided 12 May 2017 Full applications
• DC/14/89560 Withdrawn

  DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU

  Rear Garden 3 limes trees - to reduce in height by 3 meters, to reduce laterals by 1 meter and to cut back from property by 2 meters

  Decided 4 Mar 2016 Trees
• DC/14/089560 Withdrawn

  DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU

  Rear Garden 3 limes trees - to reduce in height by 3 meters, to reduce laterals by 1 meter and to cut back from property by 2 meters

  Decided 4 Mar 2016 Trees
• DC/14/87661 Decided

  DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU

  5 Days Notice-Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree: Front boundary with Lee Terrace: Fell to make safe due to extensive decay.

  Decided 25 Apr 2015 Trees
• DC/14/087661 Decided

  DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU

  5 Days Notice-Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree: Front boundary with Lee Terrace: Fell to make safe due to extensive decay.

  Decided 25 Apr 2015 Trees
• DC/09/071460/FT Granted

  DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU

  Repollard and remove dead limbs from six Poplar trees, crown thin by 20%, remove dead wood, crown lift to 5m and clear adjacent roof by 2m; crown thin by 20%, remove dead wood and crown lift to 5m three further Lime trees, all at Dowe House, The Glebe, SE3.

  Decided 1 Jun 2009 Trees
• 05/060028 Granted

  Dowe House, The Glebe, London, SE3 9TU

  Retrospective application to pollard back to previous pollard points six Black Poplar trees at Dowe House, The Glebe, SE3.

  Decided 25 Jul 2005 Trees

1. 2 Mar 2021

   Received by Lewisham

2. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 April 2021, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Lewisham took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• DC/24/136902 Granted

  REFECTORY COURT, (FORMELY DOWE HOUSE), THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU

  FRONT (Lee Terrace): TWO dead Poplar pollards (ht.12m) FELL and replace, duty to replace with 2 trees applies. Informative A: the proposed replacement tree planting under duty to replace is greatly appreciated for treed site boundary, Lee Terrace streetscape amenity and maintaining the landscape character of this part of the Blackheath conservation area. Tree decline in recent years has reduced the line of 6/7 feature pollard poplars along site frontage with Lee Terrace. These are the last 2 remaining original trees. Please see below for further details of replacement trees, species selection and reminder of previous replacement planting under duty to replace and agreed voluntary tree planting. Informative B: 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. Informative C: you are encouraged to retain safe standing stems for habitat holes or high stumps and/or create habitat log piles for wildlife and biodiversity - especially for habitat for the nationally endangered stag beetle which has a strong hold in SE London. Other tree replacements to be checked for survival are from DC/21/120660 - 1 duty to replace tree, DC/19/113251 - 2 voluntary replacement trees agreed, DC/19/112927 - 1 duty to replace tree.

  Decided 29 Jul 2024 Trees

This application is with Lewisham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Lewisham decided tree works applications in a median of 33 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Dowe House, The Glebe, London, SE3 9TU

  05/060028 Submitted 22 Jun 2005 50 yards away

  Retrospective application to pollard back to previous pollard points six Black Poplar trees at Dowe House, The Glebe, SE3.

  Granted Trees

• 17 Furzefield Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 9TU

  17/1675/F Submitted 11 Jul 2017 50 yards away

  Formation of a loft conversion comprising a rear dormer window with Juliet balcony.

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 7 docs

• DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU

  DC/19/113251 Submitted 25 Jul 2019 50 yards away

  FRONT to Lee Terrace: ONE Pollard POPLAR (T1) FELL. Reason: This tree is T2 in 5 day exemption notice DC/19/112927 ? granted 04/07/2019 to remove the large dead top. Further inspection has revealed the tree is approx. 90% hollow to the ground with insufficient sound holding wood to retain. Voluntary replacement tree proposed. FRONT to Lee Terrace: ONE Pollard POPLAR (T2) FELL. Reason: climbing inspection of the large stem cavity approx.6m above ground level reveals the tree is 90% hollow to the base with insufficient sound holding wood to retain for the future. Voluntary replacement tree proposed. Informative: The offer of replacement trees for the poplars is greatly welcomed with thanks as this will retain the tree lined boundary character and street amenity of Lee Terrace. The preferred trees are larger canopy species, not fastigiate forms, such as small leaved lime (Tilia cordata), sweet chestnut (Catanea sativa), tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), walnut (Juglans regia), sessile oak (Quercus petraea), sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), Indian horse chestnut (Aesculus indica), disease resistant elm, beech (Fagus sylvatica).

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU

  DC/19/112927 Submitted 2 Jul 2019 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Pollard Poplar (T1)(approx.ht. 8-10m) FELL. Reason: Dead, Rotten and dangerous. Duty to replace applies. FRONT: ONE Pollard Poplar (T2) CROWN REDUCE by approx. 4m from approx.ht.8-10m to approx.ht. 5-6m. Reason: 50% dead, crown reduce to live growth on main stem for retrenchment and to make safe. 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. (Para 121 of Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance.) Informative - deadwood: retain deadwood logs on site where possible for biodiversity and retain standing deadwood where safe as habitat for the nationally endangered stag beetle which has a strong hold in SE London.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU

  DC/14/87661 Submitted 22 May 2014 50 yards away

  5 Days Notice-Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree: Front boundary with Lee Terrace: Fell to make safe due to extensive decay.

  Decided Trees

• DOWE HOUSE, THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TU

  DC/14/087661 Submitted 22 May 2014 50 yards away

  5 Days Notice-Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree: Front boundary with Lee Terrace: Fell to make safe due to extensive decay.

  Decided Trees

• 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