FLAT A, 5-6 ALBION VILLAS ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4DB

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• DC/22/129601 Granted

  FLAT A, 5-6 ALBION VILLAS ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4DB

  FRONT: ONE Ash (T1)(ht.8m,spread 4m) FELL. Reason: causing damage to adjacent retaining wall and fencing. FRONT: ONE Pear (T2)(ht.6.5m, spread 3m) PART FELL PART RETAIN. Reason: covered in ivy, and impossible to remove ivy from the main tree so in order to retain it in some form, fell main ivy covered stem, retain & formatively prune unaffected basal stems. FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T4)(ht.8m, spread 2.5m) Remove dead Ivy and target prune old cuts. Reason: To improve the appearance of the tree (exempt works). FRONT: ONE Pear (T5)(ht.6m, spread 3m) LATERAL REDUCE on E compass point over drive. Reason: remove branch at 1.7m back to source, to rebalance tree, small basal cavity, prevent subsequent failure. FRONT: ONE Prunus (T6)(ht.4m, spread 2m) FELL and replace. Reason: Dead with ivy, duty to replace applies. FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T7)(ht.5m, spread 2m) FELL and replace. Reason: Dead, duty to replace applies. FRONT: ONE Holm Oak (T15) (ht.3.5m, spread 1.5m) FELL. Reason: causing damage to adjacent low wall and fencing. Informative A: the sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated for the treed character and amenity of Albion Villas and the setting of the property. Informative B: please plant 2 replacement trees in the front of the property for the 2 dead trees T6 and T7 as required by duty to replace if a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead or presents a risk of serious harm: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121, to avoid the site being gradually denuded of trees over time to retain the treed character and amenity of Albion Villas and the setting of the property Informative C: suggested replacement species: field maple, wild cherry, whitebeam, wild service tree, crab apple, pear, Gleditsia triacanthos, birch, hornbeam. Informative D: please retain safe standing dead timber or create habitat wood piles on site and lay cut branches between stakes as a linear 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Decided 24 Feb 2023 Trees

1. 9 Dec 2022

   Received by Lewisham

2. 12 Jan 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Feb 2023

   Decision issued: Granted

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.

• 8A ALBION VILLAS ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4DB

  DC/18/109748 Submitted 16 Nov 2018 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T1) CROWN LIFT to 5m above ground level (removal of three lateral branches over drive on W compass point)(T1 approx ht 8-10m) FRONT: ONE Elder (T2) FELL (approx ht 4-5m, leaning over drive) FRONT: ONE Ash (T3) FELL (approx ht 6m, leaning over drive) FRONT: ONE Ash (T4) CROWN LIFT to 5m above ground level on S & W compass points (to clear street light)(T4 approx ht 12-15m) Reasons: to clear access of drive for vehicles, abate nuisance and clear street light. Note: The green lane character of Albion Villas Road complements the nearby Albion Millenium Green Public Open Space. It is noted with thanks that the visually significant side boundary trees and shrub understorey/hedge at the peroperty are being retained to benefit the front garden amenity, enclosure and the character of Albion Villas Road. As the Albion Millenium Green opposite is recognised for its green public open space and wildlife habitats, any voluntary additional shrubs or trees along the street frontage to 8 Albion Villas Road will enhance public realm visual amenity and the character of this part of the Sydenham Park conservation area.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• FLAT A, 5-6 ALBION VILLAS ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4DB

  DC/22/129601 Submitted 9 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Ash (T1)(ht.8m,spread 4m) FELL. Reason: causing damage to adjacent retaining wall and fencing. FRONT: ONE Pear (T2)(ht.6.5m, spread 3m) PART FELL PART RETAIN. Reason: covered in ivy, and impossible to remove ivy from the main tree so in order to retain it in some form, fell main ivy covered stem, retain & formatively prune unaffected basal stems. FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T4)(ht.8m, spread 2.5m) Remove dead Ivy and target prune old cuts. Reason: To improve the appearance of the tree (exempt works). FRONT: ONE Pear (T5)(ht.6m, spread 3m) LATERAL REDUCE on E compass point over drive. Reason: remove branch at 1.7m back to source, to rebalance tree, small basal cavity, prevent subsequent failure. FRONT: ONE Prunus (T6)(ht.4m, spread 2m) FELL and replace. Reason: Dead with ivy, duty to replace applies. FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T7)(ht.5m, spread 2m) FELL and replace. Reason: Dead, duty to replace applies. FRONT: ONE Holm Oak (T15) (ht.3.5m, spread 1.5m) FELL. Reason: causing damage to adjacent low wall and fencing. Informative A: the sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated for the treed character and amenity of Albion Villas and the setting of the property. Informative B: please plant 2 replacement trees in the front of the property for the 2 dead trees T6 and T7 as required by duty to replace if a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead or presents a risk of serious harm: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121, to avoid the site being gradually denuded of trees over time to retain the treed character and amenity of Albion Villas and the setting of the property Informative C: suggested replacement species: field maple, wild cherry, whitebeam, wild service tree, crab apple, pear, Gleditsia triacanthos, birch, hornbeam. Informative D: please retain safe standing dead timber or create habitat wood piles on site and lay cut branches between stakes as a linear 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 7 ALBION VILLAS ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4DB

  DC/26/143868 Submitted 29 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  The construction of a single storey rear extension, the extension of an existing two-storey rear addition, and the installation of PV solar panels to the roof at 7 Albion Villas Road, SE26.

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 5-6 ALBION VILLAS ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4DB

  DC/19/114951 Submitted 9 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  The installation of timber, sliding sash windows to the front elevation and PVCu, vertical slider, double glazed to the rear and side elevations at 5-6 Albion Villas Road, SE26

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 20 docs

• 2 REDBERRY GROVE, LONDON, SE26 4DA

  DC/24/137129 Submitted 19 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Conifer (T2,T13 in TPO - gp of 4 cypress)(approx.ht.8m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to ht.6m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 4m to 3m on all compass points, CROWN LIFT to 2m above ground level. Reason: routine repeat maintenance to retain within the garden space, previously reduced - ref planning application DC/18/105979. The London Borough of Lewisham (Albion Villas Road and Redberry Grove) Tree Preservation Order 1974. Informative: The sensitive management of the tree is hugely appreciated to retain urban greening.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 2 REDBERRY GROVE, LONDON, SE26 4DA

  DC/24/137368 Submitted 19 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Hornbeam (T1)(ht.14m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m to ht.11m, REDUCE RADIUS by 2m from 6m to 4m on all compass points: Reason: The tree is becoming too large, size needs to be managed to reduce risk of subsidence around buildings. Also, the tree is causing too much shade in garden. 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 5 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