Planning application
DC/21/121671
88 GEOFFREY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1NU
Proposal
FRONT: TWO Leylandii (T1,T2) (ht.6m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT and SPREAD of both trees by approx.2m. Reason: repeat works to prevent overshadowing of buildings and the street, to maintain the streetscape and the trees as a habitat. Informative: cut only green foliage as inner brown branches will not re-green and remain unsightly.
As published by the council, reference DC/21/121671
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 May 2021
Received by Lewisham
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22 Jun 2021
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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3 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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DC/26/143624 Awaiting decision
1 GEOFFREY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1NU
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 6(b)-Heritage Enhancements of planning permission DC/25/139212 dated 2nd May 2025 at 1 Geoffrey Road SE4.
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DC/26/142609 Refused
1 GEOFFREY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1NU
An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/25/139212) dated 2 May 2025, in order to allow:- the use of Thrutone Blue / Black Fibre Cement Slate in lieu of the approved Stoneleaf Celtic Grey Natural Roof Slates at 1 Geoffrey Road SE4.
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DC/21/121440 Granted
40 WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1NZ
REAR: ONE Conifer (T19,ht.5m) FELL. Reason: excessive lean, poor form. Informative: a replacement small tree such as laburnum, hawthorn, crab apple, winter flowering cherry, Amelanchier, magnolia, Quince (Cydonia oblonga), Ceanothus arboreus 'Trewethin blue', birch or large shrub such as Weigela, Philadelphus, Cytisus Battandieri (Pineapple broom), Buddleia globosa or mixed native species boundary hedge such as hawthorn, hazel, wild privet, dogwood, guelder rose, spindle would be hugely appreciated for rear amenity, wildlife habitat and the green character of rear gardens in the Brockley conservation area especially gardens backing onto the Brockley Mews 'country lanes' which includes Wickham Mews to the rear of 40 Wickham Road.
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DC/19/113211 Granted
54 GEOFFREY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1NT
The demolition of the existing upper ground floor rear extension at 54 Geoffrey Road, SE4 and construction of a first floor rear extension, construction of a rear dormer roof extension together with the installation of 1 x No. rooflight in the flank roofslope, and alterations to the lower ground floor fenestration on the side and rear elevations.
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DC/19/114270 Refused
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The construction of a first floor extension to the side of 14 Geoffrey Road, SE4, together with insertion of access stairs and door to the front elevation of the lower ground floor.
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DC/26/144885 Awaiting decision
22 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5BD
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DC/26/144839 Awaiting decision
LAND AT THE CORNER OF PERRY VALE AND, DACRES ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2XW
5 DAY NOTICE FOR FRONT: ONE Dead Maple tree TPO tree ( T1) Ht approx 9m FELL. REASON: Tree appears to have been dead for some time and is covered by dense ivy, which is also intertwined with the adjacent ash tree. REPLANTING PROPOSAL: I would like to suggest either a Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) or Japanese Pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum). However, I would be happy to agree an alternative species if the Tree Section would prefer something else. TPO LAND OPPOSITE THE FRONT GARDENS OF 88-96 PERRY VALE DC/17/103305
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DC/26/144510 Granted
HABERDASHERS ASKES, TEMPLE GROVE FREE SCHOOL, PEPYS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5SF
REAR: ONE Cherry (T2)(ht.4m) FELL to 1m stump. Reason: supressed by adjacent tree, crown 80% dead. REAR: ONE Oak (T3)(ht.10m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m from 8m to 6m. Reason: clearance from building. REAR: ONE dead Box Elder (T4)(ht.2.5m) FELL to 1m high stump. Reason: dead, ivy clad, duty to replace applies. REAR: ONE dead Maple (T6)(ht.3.4m) FELL. Reason: to allow new fence to be installed, duty to replace applies. REAR: ONE dead Elm (T14)(ht.7m) FELL to 1m high stump. Reason: dead, ivy clad, duty to replace applies. Tree works planned for 5/6 August 2026 during school holidays. Replacement tree planting under duty to replace, as agents email dated 13 July 2026 to be: 3x replacement trees, mixed species, selected from oak, elm, field maple, cherry, planted within the southern boundary woodland area where T4 & T6 are currently sited, the trees will be staked, tied, with bark mulch surround with frequent watering maintenance by facilities manager to ensure trees survive and thrive. 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; Section 213 of Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). Informative B: huge thanks for planting 3x replacement trees to maintain the treed southern boundary, for the treed setting of the pupils garden and thanks also for retaining the other trees for tree amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
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DC/26/144810 Awaiting decision
41 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BU
REAR: ONE Apple (T1)(ht.4m) FELL. Reason: Large over-extended stem cracked out and hanging, blocking residents access to rear garden, tree in state of advanced decay, unbalanced crown, remaining 2 large stems also likely to collapse. Duty to replace applies.
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DC/26/144733 Granted
GARDEN FLAT, 71 KITTO ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TN
T1 - Acacia - crown reduce 9m in height. Reduce height by 1.5m from 9m to 7.5m. Reduce laterals by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m on all compass points. A semi-mature Acacia situated on the boundary of the garden. The crown reduction will manage the tree's size in relation to the adjacent properties and boundary, reduce end-weight on the lateral limbs and maintain a balanced, proportionate crown while retaining the tree as an amenity feature. T2 - Elm - crown reduce 7m in height. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m. Reduce laterals by 1m from 4m to 3m on all compass points. A semi-mature Elm on the boundary of the garden. The reduction will keep the tree in proportion to its position, reduce end-weight on the lateral growth and manage encroachment towards the neighbouring gardens, retaining the tree in good condition. T3 - Indian bean tree - crown reduce 7m in height. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m. Reduce laterals by 1m from 4m to 3m on all compass points. A semi-mature Indian bean tree (Catalpa) on the boundary of the garden. The reduction will manage the tree's size and spread in relation to the surrounding gardens, reduce end-weight on the lateral growth and maintain a balanced, proportionate crown.