13 HANDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NP

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• DC/23/129968 Granted

  13 HANDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NP

  FRONT: TWO Lime (T2,T1 on plan)(T1,T3 in TPO)(ht.6m) HEIGHT REDUCE by 1.5m to ht.4.5m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 3m to 2m, CROWN THIN by 25%. Reason: low pollard limes, sensitive reduction to manage within front garden, reduce encroachment over the pavement. The London Borough of Lewisham 13 Handen Road London SE12 Tree Preservation Order 2005. Informative A: the sensitive management of the trees for landscape amenity, wildlife and environmental benefits is greatly appreciated. Informative B: please create wood piles or liner 'dead hedge' with cut branches on site for wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative C: please continue to manage existing, and plant new, trees, shrubs, hedges, climbers, perennials, bulbs and groundcover for varied garden landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, wildlife habitat, plants for pollinators, improve air quality.

  Decided 17 Feb 2023 Trees

1. 17 Jan 2023

   Received by Lewisham

2. 7 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Feb 2023

   Decision issued: Raise No Objection

4. 7 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham granted permission on 24 February 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.

• 15 HANDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NP

  DC/19/112378 Submitted 22 May 2019 0m away

  Non-material Amendment under Section 96a of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) of the planning permission (DC/18/109890) dated 1 February 2019, for the construction of a single storey rear extension at 15 Handen Road SE12 in order to amend the position of the Orangery, the arrangement of doors and windows on the South & East elevation and the design of the roof lantern.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 HANDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NP

  DC/26/142790 Submitted 26 Jan 2026 0m away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) seeking confirmation whether the proposed development for the removal of rooflight in the south roof slope, installation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on the south and east roof slopes, the installation of twin air source heat pump (ASHP) unit within the rear garden, and the installation of extract vents on the west side elevation comply with Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes C and G and Schedule 2, Part 14, Classes A and G of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 10 docs

• 13 HANDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NP

  DC/23/129968 Submitted 17 Jan 2023 0m away

  FRONT: TWO Lime (T2,T1 on plan)(T1,T3 in TPO)(ht.6m) HEIGHT REDUCE by 1.5m to ht.4.5m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 3m to 2m, CROWN THIN by 25%. Reason: low pollard limes, sensitive reduction to manage within front garden, reduce encroachment over the pavement. The London Borough of Lewisham 13 Handen Road London SE12 Tree Preservation Order 2005. Informative A: the sensitive management of the trees for landscape amenity, wildlife and environmental benefits is greatly appreciated. Informative B: please create wood piles or liner 'dead hedge' with cut branches on site for wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative C: please continue to manage existing, and plant new, trees, shrubs, hedges, climbers, perennials, bulbs and groundcover for varied garden landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, wildlife habitat, plants for pollinators, improve air quality.

  Granted Trees 13 docs

• 10 HANDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NP

  DC/26/143555 Submitted 30 Mar 2026 0m away

  REAR: ONE dead/dying Cherry (T1)(ht.11m) FELL. Reason: dead/dying. Replanting proposal: client is going to replace the old tree with a cherry sapling as close to the location of the original tree as possible REAR (no.8): ONE Ash (T2) CROWN LIFT/LATERAL REDUCE by 4m from 14m to 10m of overhanging branches (from number 8) on NW compass point. Reason: to balance out the canopy of the ash tree and promote new growth. Informative A: huge thank you for replacement tree planting for cherry T1. Informative B: lesser lateral reduction on ash T2 is encouraged for tree health, to avoid cutting branch back to main stem as indicated in marked photograph. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 1 HANDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NP

  DC/26/142955 Submitted 11 Feb 2026 0m away

  REAR: ONE Plum (T1) (approx.ht.5m) FALLEN. Reason: dead and fallen. Duty to replace applies. A mature plum tree in our garden appears to have fallen naturally. The tree is currently lying on the ground in a stable and safe position and does not present an immediate risk to people, neighbouring properties, or access. 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. Informative B: suggest replacement tree species such as crab apple, pear, quince (Cydonia oblonga), mulberry, Magnolia, Cornus mas, Amelanchier, paperbark maple, orange bark myrtle (Luma apiculate) for rear amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change, and could be planted in a cleared area of the lawn near original location. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 11A HANDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NP

  DC/19/114149 Submitted 2 Oct 2019 0m away

  The conversion of existing basement to a habitable space including new lightwell and below ground level window at 11A Handen Road, SE12.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs

• DC/26/145195 Granted

  8 LEE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 9RT

  REAR: ONE Robinia (TPO T5)(approx.ht.12m) POLLARD three main stems by approx.6m to ht.6m. Reason: safety retrenchement, extensive die back of canopy, Kretzschmaria deusta (Brittle Cinder wood-decay fungus) found at base of tree. The London Borough of Lewisham (Page Heath Estate no.5) Tree Preservation Order 1976. Informative A: huge thank you for managing the TPO tree to retain for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  27 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/145174 Awaiting decision

  KEMSLEY, LEWISHAM PARK, LONDON, SE13 6QW

  FRONT (to Lewisham High St): ONE Crab Apple (5240) Ht 2m FELL - (not in TPO). Reason: Dead tree - Following findings from a tree survey. Duty to replace dead tree in conservation area. REPLACEMENT PROPOSAL: We will replace the dead apple with another apple, so a like for like replacement. The whip will be 1-1.5m as you have requested. The tree will be protected with support from a stake, mulch will be added around the base and due to the size and girth of the tree, we will also provide a strimmer guard to go around the base of the tree to protect from any possible strimmer damage. See DC/26/144684 fro Two TPO trees; Copper Beech & False Acacia trees

  25 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

  7 Jul 2026 Trees
• DC/26/145009 Awaiting decision

  CLARENDON HOTEL, 8-16 MONTPELIER ROW, LONDON, SE3 0RW

  REAR: ONE: Beech Tree ( T4) ( TPO T34 of TPO 1976 ) Height approx. 25+m. FELL to ground level. REASON: For health & safety reasons we request the tree be completely felled due to disease. The tree is in a private car park within the hotel boundry.The tree branches are incredibly fragile & prone to breakage.

  10 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144989 Awaiting decision

  79 DACRE PARK, LONDON, SE13 5BX

  REAR: ONE: Cherry Tree (T1) Ht 6m. FELL to ground level. REASON: Dead tree. RFW Routine maintenance. FRONT: ONE: Cherry Tree (T2) CROWN REDUCTION by 2.5m from 12m to 9.5m. SPREAD by 2.5m from 6.5m to 4m. REASON: remove major deadwood. RFW Routine maintenance.

  6 Aug 2026 Trees