14 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• DC/26/144919 Awaiting decision

  14 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

  REAR: ONE Ash (T2)(ht.10-12m) FELL. REASONS: the Ash is close to the rear of the house, leaning ...

  Submitted 30 Jul 2026
• DC/23/129963 Granted

  14 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

  REAR: ONE Horse Chestnut leaning stem (T1)(ht.10.5m) FELL. Reason: leans over the pathway and will fall if it grows bigger, health & safety, REAR: ONE Ash (T2) (ht.12m) LIMB REMOVAL by 8m from 8m. Reason: limb is too large for lateral projection over pathway, health & safety. REAR: ONE Elm/bay (T7) (ht.9m) FELL. Reason: leans over the pathway and will fall if it grows bigger, health & safety. REAR: SIX Horse Chestnut (G23)(ht.12m) FELL. Reason: tall stems, narrow canopies, close grown trees, fell to benefit other trees for health of woodland. Informative A: the tree works do not include the two front mature Horse chestnut trees (T16,T17 in TPO) which are protected by the London Borough of Lewisham (Somerset Gardens and Loampit Hill) Tree Preservation Order 1974. Informative B: the sensitive management of the woodland garden for the treed amenity setting of Somerset Gardens, the urban forest canopy, wildlife and environmental benefits is greatly appreciated. Informative C: where possible please use cut stems and branches in the woodland to create habitat log piles, and/ or a linear 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative D: please continue to manage and plant trees, shrubs, hedges, climbers, perennials, bulbs and groundcover for varied woodland garden landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, wildlife habitat, plants for pollinators, improve air quality.

  Decided 24 Feb 2023 Trees

1. 22 Mar 2021

   Received by Lewisham

2. 4 May 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jun 2021

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 20 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham granted permission on 23 June 2021, 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.

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• 5 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

  DC/25/141575 Submitted 25 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Robinia tree (T1) Crown Reduction Ht by 2.5m from 18m to 15.5m, Spread by 2.5m from 12m to 9.5m, shape accordingly & remove major deadwood & any trunk growth. REASON: To allow for more sunlight onto vegetable garden. ONE Mixed Hedge (H2) HEDGE REDUCTION Ht by 1m from 3m to 2m & trim garden side to within line of retaining wall. REASON: To create a tight & compact hedge. ONE Yew tree (T3) REPOLLARD to previous pruning points ht by 1.25m from 4m to 3.75m Spread by 0.25m from 3m to 2.75m ONE Privet Hedge (H4) ADJ to main entrance HEDGE reduction ht by 1m from 3m to 2m (from lowest point in hedge) & to trim garden side only to create a tight and compact hedge. REASON: General maintenance. Informative A: The sensitive management of the trees 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.

  Granted Trees 11 docs

• 8A SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

  DC/19/110569 Submitted 21 Jan 2019 50 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for installation of a new window opening to the front elevation, internal structural alterations to allow relocation of bathroom and kitchen areas including plumbing, ventilation and wiring work at 8A Somerset Gardens, SE13, together with plastering, floor finishes, new bathroom and kitchen fit-outs, decorations and external cleaning works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 31 docs

• 14 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

  DC/23/129963 Submitted 16 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Horse Chestnut leaning stem (T1)(ht.10.5m) FELL. Reason: leans over the pathway and will fall if it grows bigger, health & safety, REAR: ONE Ash (T2) (ht.12m) LIMB REMOVAL by 8m from 8m. Reason: limb is too large for lateral projection over pathway, health & safety. REAR: ONE Elm/bay (T7) (ht.9m) FELL. Reason: leans over the pathway and will fall if it grows bigger, health & safety. REAR: SIX Horse Chestnut (G23)(ht.12m) FELL. Reason: tall stems, narrow canopies, close grown trees, fell to benefit other trees for health of woodland. Informative A: the tree works do not include the two front mature Horse chestnut trees (T16,T17 in TPO) which are protected by the London Borough of Lewisham (Somerset Gardens and Loampit Hill) Tree Preservation Order 1974. Informative B: the sensitive management of the woodland garden for the treed amenity setting of Somerset Gardens, the urban forest canopy, wildlife and environmental benefits is greatly appreciated. Informative C: where possible please use cut stems and branches in the woodland to create habitat log piles, and/ or a linear 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative D: please continue to manage and plant trees, shrubs, hedges, climbers, perennials, bulbs and groundcover for varied woodland garden landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, wildlife habitat, plants for pollinators, improve air quality.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 15 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

  DC/25/141111 Submitted 13 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

  Listed Building Consent for the installation of double glazed timber windows and doors at 15 Somerset Gardens SE13

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 15 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

  DC/25/141110 Submitted 13 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

  The installation of double glazed timber windows and doors at 15 Somerset Gardens SE13.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 5 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

  DC/22/129665 Submitted 15 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  FRONT (communal area): ONE Privet Hedge(H1)(ht.3m) HEIGHT REDUCE by 1.5m from 3m to 1.5m. Reason: boundary maintenance REAR: ONE Robina (T1)(ht.18m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.5m to ht.16.5m. Reason: previously reduced, general maintenance, to retain within garden setting, remove major deadwood, trunk growth. REAR: ONE Yew (T2)(ht.4m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.0.5m. Reason: maintenance to create a compact, round dome shape. REAR: ONE Mixed hedge (H2)(ht.3-4m) HEIGHT REDUCE by approx.1m to ht.2-3m, trim sides. Reason: routine maintenance of boundary hedge. Informative A: the sensitive management of trees and hedges for landscape amenity, urban forest canopy to mitigate climate change, wellbeing, wildlife and environmental benefits is greatly appreciated. Informative B: please use cut branches in the garden to create habitat wood piles, and/ or a 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• DC/26/143632 Granted

  164A LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU

  Listed Building Consent for internal alterations, installation of 3 replacement casement windows at the rear and all associated works at 164A Lewisham Way SE4.

  Received 10 Apr, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/25/140638 Granted

  6-66 FORESHORE, LONDON, SE8 3AG

  Listed Building Consent for the installation of replacement roof lights, new fire-safe doors, together with the upgrade of fire safety with tanks in basement and ventilation system, together with new sprinkler system and all associated at 6-66 Foreshore SE8.

  Received 30 Jun, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/25/140827 Granted

  7-69 FORESHORE, LONDON, SE8 3AQ

  Listed Building Consent for installation of replacement roof lights, new fire-safe doors, together with the upgrade of fire safety with tanks in basement and ventilation system, together with new sprinkler system and all associated works at 7-69 Foreshore SE8.

  Received 30 Jun, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/26/144898 Awaiting decision

  LADYWELL RAILWAY STATION, RAILWAY TERRACE, LONDON, SE13 7XB

  Listed Building Consent for the internal and external refurbishment of the existing vacant tenancy unit, together with the removal of window and the installation of an entrance doorway in the side elevation and all associated structural repairs at Ladywell Railway Station, Railway Terrace SE13.

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/26/144159 Granted

  THE GROVE CENTRE, 2 JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 6PL

  Listed Building Consent for the installation of a glazed canopy to the ground and first floors between the Grove Centre and Grove Centre Church at 2 Jews Walk SE26.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings