CHESTER LODGE, 25 AND A HALF, WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1PL

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

• DC/26/143541 Granted

  CHESTER LODGE, 25 AND A HALF, WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1PL

  The installation of a replacement timber front door at Chester Lodge, 25 and Half, Wickham Road SE4.

  Decided 22 May 2026 Householder

1. 1 Apr 2021

   Received by Lewisham

2. 11 Jun 2021

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham granted permission on 11 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 25 AND A HALF, WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1PL

  DC/24/137466 Submitted 23 Sep 2024 0m away

  REAR: ONE Eucalyptus (T1)(ht.12m) FELL. Reason: tree has significant lean with root plate moving (video submitted), safety issue, needs to be felled asap, while agent on site 23.9.24 to crown reduce 6-week notice DC/24/136603 the compromised tree was apparent, Duty to replace applies ? a replacement tree is proposed with a suitable large canopy species. Informative A: duty to replace applies, for tree canopy cover benefits, select species from: field maple, wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis), whitebeam, small leaved lime, oak, Robinia, beech, hop hornbeam, Indian horse chestnut, Tulip tree, Pride of India/Golden Rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), Italian alder, Hackberry (Celtis australis), Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica), Liquidambar. 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.

  Granted Trees

• CHESTER LODGE, 25 AND A HALF, WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1PL

  DC/26/143541 Submitted 30 Mar 2026 0m away

  The installation of a replacement timber front door at Chester Lodge, 25 and Half, Wickham Road SE4.

  Granted Householder 9 docs
  Domestic

• 26 WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1NY

  DC/19/115082 Submitted 18 Dec 2019 51m away

  FRONT: ONE multi-stemmed Cherry (T1)(approx.ht.10m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3-4m from approx.ht10m to 6-7m, REDUCE RADIUS by approx.2m from approx. 5m to 3m on all compass points. Remove deadwood (exempt works). Reason: to reduce canopy spread and manage within garden setting.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• BASEMENT FLAT, 18 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW

  DC/25/141804 Submitted 14 Oct 2025 83m away

  FRONT: ONE mature Prunus laurocerasus (common laurel) (T1)(ht.7m) FELL including grinding out the stump to prevent regrowth. Reason: is excessively large, severely restricting daylight to the flat & obscuring the front elevation of the property, removal will benefit growth of T2 which is being retained. Proposed replanting with ornamental pear tree (Pyrus calleryana) in the front garden to maintain greenery, support biodiversity, and provide seasonal interest, while allowing improved light levels and natural surveillance of the property. Note: FRONT: ONE Elaeagnus × ebbingei (Ebbinge's silverberry)(T2)(ht.5.5m) RETAINED, no works proposed. Reason: this tree will be retained as it is an attractive specimen with a higher, more open crown and contributes positively to the character of the property and conservation area. Informative A: huge thank you for retaining a vegetated front garden for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: thank you also for the proposed replacement tree (Pyrus calleryana) ? other suitable trees are such as crab apple, quince (Cydonia oblonga), common pear (Pyrus communis), medlar, elder, hazel, Laburnum, holly, Magnolia.

  Granted Trees 11 docs

• 24 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW

  DC/25/141780 Submitted 13 Oct 2025 83m away

  REAR:ONE Lime (T1) (ht.35m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT 30% by 10m to 25m from 35m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 15m to 12m. Reason: General maintenance ONE Lime(T2)(ht.26m)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT 30% by 8m to 18m from 26m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 13m to 10m. 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 8 docs

• 24 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW

  DC/25/142477 Submitted 18 Dec 2025 83m away

  REAR: ONE Lime (T1)(ht.18-20m) FELL to standing stem approx.ht.5m. Reason: tree trunk is hollow from branch fork at approx.7m downwards into base, see photographs, less than one third holding wood within decayed base measured through the vertical basal slit, tree is leaning, a health and safety hazard beside Breakspears Mews, could come down in high winds any time, stem to be left standing for wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative A: the landowner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species when a tree is removed in a conservation area because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm. Ref. Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121 - replacement species selected from: small leaved lime, sessile oak, hornbeam, black poplar, wild service tree. Informative B: reducing the tree to a high safe standing stem is greatly appreciated for wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative D: huge thank you for retaining other trees for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative E: 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 F: please ensure the gey squirrel drey is checked for nesting birds first before tree works.

  Granted Trees 12 docs

• DC/26/144603 Granted

  6 FRIENDLY STREET, LONDON, SE8 4DT

  Patial demoltion of existing rear additions, construction of a new single storey rear extension and all associated works at 6 Friendly Street, SE8

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 3 Aug 2026 Householder
• DC/26/145218 Awaiting decision

  24 THORNWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5RG

  The construction of a single-storey rear extension and rear terrace at 24 Thornwood Road, SE13.

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Householder
• DC/26/142856 Granted

  21 HAREFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LW

  Retrospective planning permission for the construction of timber decking, shed, pergola and a boundary fence in the rear garden of 21 Harefield Road SE4.

  Received 2 Feb, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Householder
• DC/26/143406 Granted

  124 WALLER ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5LU

  Lowering of the existing basement, removal of door at basement level and installation of a window, replacement double-glazed windows, alterations to the rear conservatory, prefabricated cycle storage unit in the front garden and all associated works at 124 Waller Road SE14

  Received 19 Mar, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Householder
• DC/26/145072 Withdrawn

  18 HORSMONDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1RG

  Roof level dormer extension and rear extension to mid terraced property

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Householder