82 WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LS

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

• DC/21/121433 Granted

  82 WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LS

  REAR (of no.82): ONE Sycamore, multi-stemmed (T1)(10-12m) FELL. Reason: proximity to rear garden boundary wall of no.84, with 6m length of original brick wall collapsed. Temporary fence erected prior to rebuilding the wall. Propose to replant with 2-3 fruit trees in rear garden of no.84. Informative: investigation into the use of a bridging lintel over roots in the wall rebuild and selective stem removal to retain the sycamore if possible is greatly appreciated; as is the proposal to plant replacement trees for urban greening environmental benefits, if the sycamore needs to be felled, with possible vertical log piles Giants-Causeway-style for stag beetle habitat. Replacement tree species such as whitebeam, field maple, wild service tree, mulberry, pear, Prunus Tai-Haku, the handkerchief tree, the Judas tree, crab apple, quince (Cydonia oblonga Meeches Prolific), paperbark maple, cherry plum.

  Decided 2 Jul 2021 Trees

1. 3 Jan 2023

   Received by Lewisham

2. 9 Jan 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Jan 2023

   Decision issued: Raise No Objection

4. 7 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham granted permission on 19 January 2023, 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.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• FLAT 4, 82 WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LS

  DC/26/145492 Submitted 22 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

  Installation of replacement double-glazed uPVC windows on rear elevation at Flat 4, 82 Wickham Ro...

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

• 72 WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LS

  DC/26/144352 Submitted 16 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  T1 - Cedar - CROWN REDUCTION 12m in height. Reduce height by 3m from 12m to 9m. Reduce laterals by 2m from 8m to 6m on all compass points. A mature Cedar in the front garden of 72 Wickham Rd. The tree has been previously reduced. Works will retain the established reduction points to maintain the existing crown shape and form, keeping the tree in proportion to its position and reducing weight on regrowth from previous cuts. T2 - Eucalyptus - crown reduce 14m in height. Reduce height by 3m from 14m to 11m. Reduce laterals by 2m from 8m to 6m on all compass points. A mature Eucalyptus in the front garden. The tree has been previously reduced and is managed on a cyclical pruning programme. Works will retain the established reduction points, maintaining the existing crown shape and form and reducing weight on regrowth from previous cuts. T3 - Birch - crown lift 10m in height. No reduction to height. Crown lift to 3m above ground level over the pavement. A Birch on the front boundary of the property. The crown currently extends low over the pavement and road, restricting clearance for pedestrians and vehicles below. Crown lifting to 3m above ground level will restore clearance over the footway while maintaining the natural shape and form of the crown.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• FLAT 5, 64 WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LS

  DC/19/114367 Submitted 21 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  The installation of replacement double glazed timber sash windows to the first floor of the front and side elevations of Flat 5, 64 Wickham Road, SE4.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 19 docs

• 82 WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LS

  DC/21/121433 Submitted 21 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  REAR (of no.82): ONE Sycamore, multi-stemmed (T1)(10-12m) FELL. Reason: proximity to rear garden boundary wall of no.84, with 6m length of original brick wall collapsed. Temporary fence erected prior to rebuilding the wall. Propose to replant with 2-3 fruit trees in rear garden of no.84. Informative: investigation into the use of a bridging lintel over roots in the wall rebuild and selective stem removal to retain the sycamore if possible is greatly appreciated; as is the proposal to plant replacement trees for urban greening environmental benefits, if the sycamore needs to be felled, with possible vertical log piles Giants-Causeway-style for stag beetle habitat. Replacement tree species such as whitebeam, field maple, wild service tree, mulberry, pear, Prunus Tai-Haku, the handkerchief tree, the Judas tree, crab apple, quince (Cydonia oblonga Meeches Prolific), paperbark maple, cherry plum.

  Granted Trees 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 72 WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LS

  DC/19/110410 Submitted 8 Jan 2019 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Bay (T1) CROWN REDUCTION by 2m, from 8m to 6m at all compass pointsFRONT: ONE Eucalyptus (T2) REMOVE secondary lateral branches to clear roof by 1.5m (approx.ht.14-15m)FRONT: ONE Ash (T3) CROWN REDUCE by approx.2m, from approx.ht.10m to approx.8m to previous reduction points, at all compass pointsFRONT: TWO small Sycamore (T4 & T5) RE-POLLARD to previous pollard points, approx ht 5-6m

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• FLAT A, 84 WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LS

  DC/26/142983 Submitted 12 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Willow tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 4m from 7m to 3m and Spread by 3m from 7m to 4 REASON: To shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to reduce impact of tree due to close proximity to buildings and improve light conditions for the owner & neighbouring property. ONE London Plane tree (T2) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 3m from 17m to 14m and lateral spread by 2m from 12m to 10m. REASON: To shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form as the tree is on a cyclical pruning programme and improve light conditions for the owner & neighbouring property. REAR: ONE Damson tree (T3) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 8m to 6m and lateral spread by 2m from 7m to 5m. REASON: To shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form as the tree is on a cyclical pruning programme and improve light conditions for the owner. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. ONE Lime tree (T4) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 3m from 8m to 5m and lateral spread by 3m from 7m to 4m. REASON: To shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for the owner. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. 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 9 docs

• DC/26/145119 Awaiting decision

  43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN

  FRONT: ONE Lime tree (T1) Ht 15m FELL to ground level & treat stump REASON: A remedy to the differential foundation movement at the insured property and to ensure the long-term stability of the building. To limit the extent and need for expensive and disruptive engineering repair works at the insured property. To limit the extent and need for costly CO2e emissions relating to alternative engineering repair works at the insured property. It is the case that an alternative to felling such as pruning or significant 'pollarding' of the tree would not provide a reliable or sustainable remedy to the subsidence in this case. We do not consider that any other potential means of mitigation, including root barriers, would be effective or appropriate in the circumstances. We are satisfied that the evidence obtained following completion of our Arboricultural Implication Assessment report completed 31/01/2024 clearly links the Lime T1 and False Acacia T2 as the cause of damage to the risk address. REPLANTING: Insurers understanding the requirement to offer replacement planting in the event consent to fell is granted. 43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD TREE PRESERVATION ORDER 2024 DC/24/135159

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/145120 Awaiting decision

  45A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN

  FRONT: ONE False Acacia tree (T2) Ht 10m FELL to ground level and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved). REASON: Proposed as a remedy to the differential foundation movement at the insured property and to ensure the long-term stability of the building. The above tree works are proposed to limit the extent and need for expensive and disruptive engineering repair works at the insured property It is the case that an alternative to felling such as pruning or significant 'pollarding' of the tree would not provide a reliable or sustainable remedy to the subsidence in this case. We do not consider that any other potential means of mitigation, including root barriers, would be effective or appropriate in the circumstances. We are satisfied that the evidence obtained following completion of our Arboricultural Implication Assessment report completed 31/01/2024 clearly links the Lime T1 and False Acacia T2 as the cause of damage to the risk address. REPLANTING: Insurers understanding the requirement to offer replacement planting in the event consent to fell is granted. 45 DEVONSHIRE ROAD TREE PRESERVATION ORDER DC/24/136999

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144620 Granted

  249A KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4QD

  FRONT: THREE Lime (T1,T2,T3)(ht.7-8m) carefully re pollard the crown back to old points aproximately 3 metres of regrowth FRONT: ONE hornbeam (T4)(ht.8m) reduce the overall size of crown by 3 metres. These trees are causing excessive shading

  Received 7 Jul, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144984 Granted

  9 EXETER PLACE, LONDON, SE26 6AB

  REAR (fronting Wells Park Rd) ONE Sycamore (T2, in TPO A1)(ht.12-14m) FELL by dismantling to safe standing stem or high stump. Reason: health & safety, the tree is in severe physiological and structural decline, leaning towards the road, several branches have already failed, and although a small amount of live growth remains, the tree has no meaningful long-term viability, the significantly compromised structure presents an unacceptable risk of further branch or whole-tree failure onto highway. The proposed removal is necessary to eliminate the risk. The replacement tree is to be a large canopy species planted as near as practicable to the original location. The County of London (Lewisham No.2) Tree Preservation Order, 1957. Informative A: thank you for proposing 4x replacement trees, 1x is required to be a large canopy tree to replace the TPO tree and to maintain the treed boundary character to Wells Park Road for public streetscape amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change ? Hornbeam, Hop hornbeam, sessile oak, Japanese Pagoda Tree, walnut (Juglans regia), Italian alder or grey alder, Caucasian Elm (Zelkova carpinifolia), small leaved lime, Hackberry (Celtis australis), Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna), Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica) - see further planting details below. Informative B: thank you for planting additional voluntary trees for screening, to improve species diversity, and the setting of the property. Informative C: thank you also for looking to retain a safe standing stem/high stump and creating habitat log piles with some dead wood arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144936 Granted

  12 PRINCETHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PF

  REAR: ONE Lombardy Poplar (T1)(ht.16m) CROWN REDUCE by 10-11m to ht.5-6m, REDUCE SPREAD from 10m to 5m to create new pollard. Reason: multi-stemmed tree has had a major stem failure exposing large cavity approx.2m above gd level. Remaining stem above cavity is weighted towards neighbouring properties and a crown reduction to reduce weight and sail above cavity is urgently needed to minimise risk of future failures. Merely reducing the one stem would drastically change the balance of the overall canopy and exposure to wind would be likely to cause more failures on the remaining stems. Crown reduction is required for safety to reduce overall canopy to approximately 5-6m from ground level (please see annotated photo) to create a new pollard. Informative A: thank you for managing the tree by safe reduction to retain as a low pollard for rear amenity, wildlife and canopy shade to reduce heatwave temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Trees