38 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW

1. 13 May 2021

   Received by Lewisham

2. 8 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 25 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham granted permission on 8 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  DC/25/141804 Submitted 14 Oct 2025 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

• 10A BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW

  DC/19/110797 Submitted 4 Feb 2019 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Oak (T1) CROWN REDUCE to previous prune points: HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m from approx 12m to approx 10m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 6m to 4m. Reason: routine maintenance for light to gardens and property.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 24 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW

  DC/25/142477 Submitted 18 Dec 2025 50 yards 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

• GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 2 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW

  DC/24/136699 Submitted 10 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Construction of a garden room in rear garden of Ground Floor Flat, 2 Breakspears Road, SE4.

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• 20 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW

  DC/26/142924 Submitted 5 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE: (T1) Cherry tree HEIGHT REDUCTION by 1.5m from 7.5m to 6m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 0.5m from 5m to 4.5m. 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