4 ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

1. 14 Aug 2025

   Received by Lewisham

2. 15 Aug 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Sep 2025

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham granted permission on 12 September 2025, 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 lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  DC/26/143752 Submitted 21 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Oak (T1)(ht.14m) FELL and replace with another oak. REASON: health & safety, large branch recently fell into nursery play area from an offsite tree, resulting in a near miss, issue unresolved with neighbour so nursery play area closed and relocated to alternative play area in school. To make new play area permanent, essential onsite tree (T1) is removed to facilitate the expansion of a safe and accessible nursery play area. The tree's root system has caused significant surface disruption and persistent trip hazards which directly compromises child safety and prevents the ground from being properly levelled. By removing the tree, the nursery can use the area without worry of compromising safety standards. Please see attached letter from the school. REPLACEMENT: another oak will be planted as a replacement in the forest area in the middle play area near the adjacent property The Stone House, 281 Lewisham Way. Informative A: huge thank you for planting a replacement oak tree for amenity, wildlife, and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with same arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  DC/25/141822 Submitted 15 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Sycamore tree (T40) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 6m from 14m to 8m Spread by 4m from 9m to 5m. REASON: There is a large cavity in the main stem that severely compromises the structural integrity. Work undertaken to reduce likelihood of failure. The tree presents a health and safety hazard as it overhangs the playground. ONE Acacia tree (T21) Ht 16m No reduction of height or lateral spread proposed. REMOVE dead limbs pruning to suitable points and maintaining a natural aesthetic where possible. REASON: to reduce likelihood of failing branches over playground. 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

• 66 ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  DC/19/110908 Submitted 8 Feb 2019 50 yards away

  The installation of one replacement timber window at first floor level to the main rear elevation, and one to the side of the rear projection of 66 Ashmead Road, SE8.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 7 docs
  Domestic

• 40 ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  DC/26/144521 Submitted 25 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  ONE Holly (T1) Ht: 9m - CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 4m to leave a 5m tree and clip round the outside foliage to tidy.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  DC/18/109645 Submitted 8 Nov 2018 50 yards away

  FRONT (to Ashmead Rd): ONE Pear (T2) ht 7m, radius 2m, REMOVE basal epicormic growth FRONT (to Ashmead Rd): ONE Birch (T42) ht 6m, radius 2.5m CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level over footpath (N compass point). FRONT (to Ashmead Rd): ONE Birch (T45) ht 4.5m, radius 2.5m CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level over footpath (N compass point) REAR (within school grounds): ONE Sycamore (T15) REDUCE HEIGHT by 3.5m from 17m to 13.5m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m from 5m to 4m on all compass points REAR (within school grounds): ONE Robinia (T21) REDUCE HEIGHT by 4m from 22m to 18m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 7m to 5.5m on all compass points (previously crown reduced) REAR (within school grounds): SEVEN Sycamore (T24, T25, T26, T27, T28, T29 & T30) CROWN LIFT to 5m above ground level. REAR/SIDE (to Stone House): ONE Lawson Cypress (T34) REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 10m to 7m REAR/SIDE (to Stone House): TWO/THREE dead Sycamore (within G37) FELL (exempt works) *REAR/SIDE (to Stone House): ONE Aspen (T14) RE-POLLARD by 8m from 25m to 17m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 2.5m from 8m to 5.5m *REAR/SIDE (to Ashmead Mews): ONE Sycamore (T39) REDUCE HEIGHT by 3.5m from 17m to 13.5m to previous reduction points, LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m from 6m to 5m *REAR/SIDE (to Ashmead Mews): ONE Fig (T40) CROWN LIFT to 5m above ground level over roadway (S compass points). *REAR/SIDE (to Ashmead Mews): ONE Sycamore (T41) REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 10m to 8m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m from 4m to 3m *Where relevant all necessary consents and permissions to be obtained from owner(s) of the trees prior to works being carried out. DRAFT: FRONT (to Ashmead Rd): ONE Pear (T2) ht 7m, radius 2m, REMOVE basal epicormic growth FRONT (to Ashmead Rd): ONE Birch (T42) ht 6m, radius 2.5m CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level over footpath (N compass point). FRONT (to Ashmead Rd): ONE Birch (T45) ht 4.5m, radius 2.5m CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level over footpath (N compass point) REAR (within school grounds): ONE Sycamore (T15) REDUCE HEIGHT by 3.5m from 17m to 13.5m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m from 5m to 4m on all compass points ONE Robinia (T21) REDUCE HEIGHT by 4m from 22m to 18m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 7m to 5.5m on all compass points (previously crown reduced) SEVEN Sycamore (T24, T25, T26, T27, T28, T29 & T30) CROWN LIFT to 5m above ground level. ONE Lawson Cypress (T34) REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 10m to 7m TWO/THREE Sycamore (dead, within G37) FELL (exempt works) *REAR (adjacent NW boundary): ONE Sycamore (T39) REDUCE HEIGHT by 3.5m from 17m to 13.5m to previous reduction points, LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m from 6m to 5m *REAR (adjacent NW boundary): ONE Fig (T40) CROWN LIFT to 5m above ground level over roadway (S compass points). *REAR (adjacent NW boundary): ONE Sycamore (T41) REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 10m to 8m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m from 4m to 3m *REAR (of Stone House): ONE Aspen (T14) RE-POLLARD by 8m from 25m to 17m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 2.5m from 8m to 5.5m *Where relevant all necessary consents and permissions to be obtained from owner(s) of the trees prior to works being carried out.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 70 ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX

  DC/19/112007 Submitted 23 Apr 2019 50 yards away

  The construction of a rear dormer with installation of a rooflight to the front and an obscure rooflight to the side roofslope at 70 Ashmead Road, SE8.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer 7 docs
  Domestic

• DC/26/145270 Awaiting decision

  179 CRANSTON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2EZ

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Class A of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for construction of single-storey rear extension and the demolition of the existing conservatory to 179 Cranston Road, SE23.

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/145177 Awaiting decision

  162 CHUDLEIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1EE

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Classes B and C of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a hip-to-gable extension and rear dormer at 162 Chudleigh Road, SE4 1EE.

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/145163 Awaiting decision

  15 BRANGBOURNE ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 4LL

  Construction of a single-storey rear extension to extend the width of the existing rear extension, installation of a roof lantern, and replacement of the existing outbuilding with an amenity outbuilding at 15 Brangbourne Road, BR1

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/145149 Awaiting decision

  288 GROVE STREET, LONDON, SE8 3RF

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) submitted under Section 191 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to establish that the lawful use of 288 Grove Street, SE8, as a self-contained residential dwelling (Use Class C3).

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/143983 Granted

  1 SANDROCK ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7TS

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate existing submitted under Section 191 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to establish that the lawful use of 1 Sandrock Road, SE13, is as a small house in multiple occupation for no more than six residents.

  Received 12 May, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Lawful development