79 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5AX

1. 21 Apr 2021

   Received by Lewisham

2. 12 May 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 25 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham granted permission on 7 July 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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• 83A BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5AX

  DC/26/142849 Submitted 30 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Prunus domestica 'Green Gage' (T1)(2636)(ht.9m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m to ht.8m, REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 11m to 9m, LATERAL REDUCE by 4m to union approximately 50cm above ground level on S compass. Reason: removing weight from overextended and damaged stems, specific removal of branch as union affected by Phellinus pomaceus (cushion bracket fungus). REAR: ONE Whitebeam (T4)(2637) Ht 5-10m FELL. REASON: Due to compromised main union, to replace T4 with Whitebeam (Sorbus aria) standard 8-10cm girth, 2.m ? 3m tall. REAR: ONE Norway Maple (T5)(3992) remove deadwood ? exempt work. REAR: ONE Cherry Plum (T8)(2641) (approx.ht. 0-5m (Directional) FELL. REASON: to reduce risk to high use play area, to replace (T8)(2641) with a Cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) standard 8-10cm girth, ht.2.m ? 3m, or Acer griseum would be more suited to the site's soil conditions and clients' requirements and would be preferable. REAR: ONE Cherry Plum (T9)(2639) (ht.6m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to ht.4m & shape, LATERAL REDUCE by 3m to 0m on S compass. Reason: specific removal of branch affected by Phellinus pomaceus (cushion bracket fungus). REAR: ONE dead Cherry plum (T11)(2640) (approx.ht.5m) FELL. Duty to replace applies. REASON: tree is dead in high use area, to replace with a Cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) standard 8-10cm girth, ht.2.m ? 3m or Acer griseum would be more suited to the site's soil conditions and clients' requirements and would be preferable. REAR: ONE dead Cherry plum (T12)(2638) (approx.ht.4m) FELL. Duty to replace applies. REASON: tree is dead in high use area, to replace with a Cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) standard 8-10cm girth, ht.2.m ? 3m to replace or Acer griseum would be more suited to the site's soil conditions and clients' requirements and would be preferable. REPLANTING PROPOSAL: 1. Replace (T4)(2637) with a Standard (S) Whitebeam (Sorbus aria) 8-10cm girth, 2.m ? 3m tall. 2. Replace (T8)(2641) with a Standard (S) Cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) 8-10cm girth, 2.m ? 3m tall to replace like for like. Acer griseum would be more suited to the site's soil conditions and clients' requirements and would be preferable. 4. Replace (T11)(2640) with a Standard (S) Cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) 8-10cm girth, 2.m ? 3m tall to replace like for like. Acer griseum would be more suited to the site's soil conditions and clients' requirements would be preferable. 5. Replace (T12)(2638) with a Standard (S) Cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) 8-10cm girth, 2.m ? 3m tall to replace like for like. Acer griseum would be more suited to the site's soil conditions and clients' requirements and would be preferable.' Informative A: the proposed 4x replacement trees for T4,T8,T11,T12 are hugely appreciated for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change and to enable children to play and experience wildlife in a green vegetated garden environment. Informative B: the replacement species of whitebeam, and cherry plum or Acer griseum are greatly welcomed, other suitable species include such as crab apple, common pear, quince (Cydonia oblonga). Informative C: 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. Informative D: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 87 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5AX

  DC/25/142184 Submitted 19 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Lombardy poplar (T1)(ht.16m) FELL. Reason: large cavity going through the stem at approx.ht.4m and decay throughout the stem, only approx 5% sound wood, hazardous tree high risk to property, PTI qualified arborist Jake Loader conducted the assessment, felled tree to be replaced under duty to replace. REAR: ONE Ash (T2)(ht.12m) CROWN REDUCE if possible, rather than FELL. Reason: small work zone to dismantle the Lombardy poplar next to garden cabin, ash will need to be reduced, possibly felled to work on the Lombardy poplar, no access for a MEWP or crane, felled tree to be replaced under duty to replace. Informative A: huge thank you for agreeing in agent's email 21.11.25 to look to retain ash T2 with crown reduction if possible. Informative B: please retain a safe low stem of Lombardy poplar T1 for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: 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 D: replace Lombardy poplar T1, and ash T2 if also felled, with mixed species selected from: bird cherry, small leaved lime, oak, Robinia, wild cherry, Norway maple, whitebeam, beech, wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis), walnut, hornbeam, Hop hornbeam, Indian horse chestnut, Tulip tree, wingnut, Golden Rain Tree/Pride of India (Koelreuteria paniculata), Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), Italian alder, Hackberry (Celtis australis), Turkish hazel, Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica), Bee-bee tree (Tetradium daniellii/Euodia hupehensis), Caucasian Elm (Zelkova carpinifolia), Persian Ironwood (Parrotia persica), Mulberry, for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change - see below for further replanting details. Informative E: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 87 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5AX

  DC/20/115564 Submitted 3 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Bay (T1)(ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.5m from 7m to 5.5m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1.5m 3.5m to 2m. Reason: repeat maintenance for dome shaped crown. REAR: ONE Ash (T2) CROWN THIN by 30%. Reason: excessive shading. REAR: ONE Poplar Lombardy (T3)(ht.22m) HEIGHT REDUCE by 8m from 22m to 14m to beneath previous pollard point (ref:DC/07/065253). Reason:cavity on pollard reduction point. REAR: ONE Oak (T4) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2-3m from 12m to 9m, REDUCE RADIUS by 2-3m from 6-8m to 4-5m. Reason: Previously crown reduced (ref: DC/07/065253), to alleviate excessive shading.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 47A BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5AX

  DC/19/112678 Submitted 12 Jun 2019 50 yards away

  The installation of double glazed windows to both the front and rear elevations, together with the replacement of exisiting roof tiles at 47A and 47B BELMONT HILL, SE13.

  Granted Full applications Roofing Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 55 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5AX

  DC/19/114989 Submitted 10 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer extension at 55 Belmont Hill SE3, together with the conversion of the existing basement and extension of lightwells, new railings and front windows, new window on the flank elevation and ancillary internal work.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 7 docs
  Domestic

• 75 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5AX

  DC/25/141561 Submitted 24 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Evergreen Oak tree (T1) LATERAL REDUCTION of two smallest limbs by 5m & 6m to trunk on the S compass point on the wall side. CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level over footpath S Compass Point & 2m above ground level on garden side & neighbouring steps W compass point. HEIGHT REDUCTION by 3m from 12m to 9m Informative A: The sensitive management of the tree 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 7 docs

• DC/26/145237 Awaiting decision

  THE FORGE, BLYTHE HILL LANE, LONDON, SE6 4UE

  Alterations to and increase in height of roof at The Forge, Blythe Hill Lane, SE6 incuding installation of smaller windows in the front elevation and two new window openings in the rear elevation.

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145178 Awaiting decision

  LAND TO THE REAR OF, 69-75 LAUSANNE ROAD, LONDON, SE15 2HY

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 11-part a (Wildlife Enhancements) and Condition 18-part a (Refuse & Recycling Facilities) of planning permission DC/25/140660 dated 23 January 2026 (as amended by s96a DC/26/144032 dated on 30 June 2026) at 69-73 Lausanne Road and land to the rear of 75-81 Lausanne Road, SE15.

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145152 Awaiting decision

  66 BUCKTHORNE ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2DG

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Construction Logistics and Management Plan, Condition 4-External Facing Materials, Condition 7-Tree Protection, Condition 9-Boundary Treatments, Condition 10-Archaeological Investigation, Condition 14-Construction Environmental Management Plan and Condition 17-BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential of planning permission DC/26/143367 dated 7th July 2026 at Land to the Rear of 66 Buckthorne Road SE4.

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 25 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145170 Awaiting decision

  LAND TO THE REAR OF, 69-75 LAUSANNE ROAD, LONDON, SE15 2HY

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 6-part a (Architectural Details and Materials - artist studios) of planning permission DC/25/140660 dated 23 January 2026 (as amended by s96a DC/26/144032 dated on 30 June 2026) at 69-73 Lausanne Road and land to the rear of 75-81 Lausanne Road, SE15.

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 25 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 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