15 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

This site has had 2 applications since 2025.

• DC/25/141110 Awaiting decision

  15 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

  The installation of double glazed timber windows and doors at 15 Somerset Gardens SE13.

  Submitted 13 Aug 2025 Full applications

1. 13 Aug 2025

   Received by Lewisham

2. 22 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 November 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Lewisham took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Lewisham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Lewisham decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 93 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 5 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

  DC/25/141575 Submitted 25 Sep 2025 0m away

  REAR: ONE Robinia tree (T1) Crown Reduction Ht by 2.5m from 18m to 15.5m, Spread by 2.5m from 12m to 9.5m, shape accordingly & remove major deadwood & any trunk growth. REASON: To allow for more sunlight onto vegetable garden. ONE Mixed Hedge (H2) HEDGE REDUCTION Ht by 1m from 3m to 2m & trim garden side to within line of retaining wall. REASON: To create a tight & compact hedge. ONE Yew tree (T3) REPOLLARD to previous pruning points ht by 1.25m from 4m to 3.75m Spread by 0.25m from 3m to 2.75m ONE Privet Hedge (H4) ADJ to main entrance HEDGE reduction ht by 1m from 3m to 2m (from lowest point in hedge) & to trim garden side only to create a tight and compact hedge. 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 11 docs

• 14 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

  DC/23/129963 Submitted 16 Jan 2023 0m away

  REAR: ONE Horse Chestnut leaning stem (T1)(ht.10.5m) FELL. Reason: leans over the pathway and will fall if it grows bigger, health & safety, REAR: ONE Ash (T2) (ht.12m) LIMB REMOVAL by 8m from 8m. Reason: limb is too large for lateral projection over pathway, health & safety. REAR: ONE Elm/bay (T7) (ht.9m) FELL. Reason: leans over the pathway and will fall if it grows bigger, health & safety. REAR: SIX Horse Chestnut (G23)(ht.12m) FELL. Reason: tall stems, narrow canopies, close grown trees, fell to benefit other trees for health of woodland. Informative A: the tree works do not include the two front mature Horse chestnut trees (T16,T17 in TPO) which are protected by the London Borough of Lewisham (Somerset Gardens and Loampit Hill) Tree Preservation Order 1974. Informative B: the sensitive management of the woodland garden for the treed amenity setting of Somerset Gardens, the urban forest canopy, wildlife and environmental benefits is greatly appreciated. Informative C: where possible please use cut stems and branches in the woodland to create habitat log piles, and/ or a linear 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative D: please continue to manage and plant trees, shrubs, hedges, climbers, perennials, bulbs and groundcover for varied woodland garden landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, wildlife habitat, plants for pollinators, improve air quality.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 15 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

  DC/25/141110 Submitted 13 Aug 2025 0m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

  The installation of double glazed timber windows and doors at 15 Somerset Gardens SE13.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 5 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

  DC/22/129665 Submitted 15 Dec 2022 0m away

  FRONT (communal area): ONE Privet Hedge(H1)(ht.3m) HEIGHT REDUCE by 1.5m from 3m to 1.5m. Reason: boundary maintenance REAR: ONE Robina (T1)(ht.18m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.5m to ht.16.5m. Reason: previously reduced, general maintenance, to retain within garden setting, remove major deadwood, trunk growth. REAR: ONE Yew (T2)(ht.4m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.0.5m. Reason: maintenance to create a compact, round dome shape. REAR: ONE Mixed hedge (H2)(ht.3-4m) HEIGHT REDUCE by approx.1m to ht.2-3m, trim sides. Reason: routine maintenance of boundary hedge. Informative A: the sensitive management of trees and hedges for landscape amenity, urban forest canopy to mitigate climate change, wellbeing, wildlife and environmental benefits is greatly appreciated. Informative B: please use cut branches in the garden to create habitat wood piles, and/ or a 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• 5 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

  DC/26/143640 Submitted 10 Apr 2026 0m away

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition (3) Fixed Plant Noise Control of planning permission (DC/24/138494) dated 07 July 2025 at 5 Somerset Gardens SE13.

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• FLAT A, 10 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

  DC/25/141718 Submitted 6 Oct 2025 0m away

  FRONT SIDE: ONE Ash (T1/T14 in TPO)(ht.11m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 11m to ht.9m, REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by 2m from 8m to 6m on E,W,S compass points as marked image submitted 11 November 2025, remove snapped branch resting on garage, remove deadwood, CROWN THIN by 25%. Reason: clearance from building, general management to reshape for the setting, remove small, snapped branch. (Note ? see also 6-wk notice ref. DC/25/142026 to fell rear bay T2 (ht.3m) at flat A, 10 Somerset Gardens). The London Borough of Lewisham (Somerset Gardens and Loampit Hill) Tree Preservation Order 1974. Informative A: thank you for retaining the tree's amenity, health and aesthetics by careful crown reduction retaining branch structure to manage the tree within its setting, and for wildlife and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 21 docs

• DC/26/143632 Granted

  164A LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU

  Listed Building Consent for internal alterations, installation of 3 replacement casement windows at the rear and all associated works at 164A Lewisham Way SE4.

  10 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/25/140638 Granted

  6-66 FORESHORE, LONDON, SE8 3AG

  Listed Building Consent for the installation of replacement roof lights, new fire-safe doors, together with the upgrade of fire safety with tanks in basement and ventilation system, together with new sprinkler system and all associated at 6-66 Foreshore SE8.

  30 Jun 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/25/140827 Granted

  7-69 FORESHORE, LONDON, SE8 3AQ

  Listed Building Consent for installation of replacement roof lights, new fire-safe doors, together with the upgrade of fire safety with tanks in basement and ventilation system, together with new sprinkler system and all associated works at 7-69 Foreshore SE8.

  30 Jun 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/26/144033 Granted

  30 SOUTH ROW, LONDON, SE3 0RY

  Listed Building Consent for the fitting of intumescent fire seals and installation of fire-resistant privacy glazing to door set of entrance door at 30 South Row SE3.

  15 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/26/143806 Granted

  19 SOUTH ROW, LONDON, SE3 0RY

  Retrospective Listed Building Consent for the internal reconfiguration and refurbishment, to include the reinstatement of the original entrance lobby, incorporating clerestory windows above the lobby door, balustrade elements to the staircase, replacement timber windows and doors and associated railing and all associated works at 19 South Row, SE3.

  24 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings