Planning application
BISHOPS LODGE, 37 SOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2UJ
Works: Trees
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Proposal
REAR: ONE Ash(T16 in TPO)(ht.??m) FELL. Reason:Tree in significant decline. Duty to replace applies. ONE:Hawthorn(T15)(ht.12m)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to 10m, to suitable growth point.. LATERAL REDUCTION by2m from 5m to 3m Reason: Routine maintence FRONT: ONE Lime(T1)(ht15m)RE-POLLARD to previous pollard points. CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 5m to 10m: Reason:repeat maintenance. ONE: LIME (T2)(ht.15m) RE-POLLARD to previous pollard points.CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 5m to 10m Reason: repeat maintenance. ONE:LIME(T3)(ht.15m) RE-POLLARD to previous pollard points. CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 5m to 10m Reason:repeat maintenance. Statement of works:T16 Ash - Carefully fell to near ground level. T15 Hawthorn - Crown reduce by 1-2m to suitable growth points and maintain crown shape, remove deadwood . T1 Lime - Re- pollard to previous points, remove basal and epicormic growth. T2 Lime - Re - pollard to previous points, remove basal and epicormic growth. T3 Lime - Re pollard to previous points, remove basal and epicormic growth. Reasons are all shown within the attached survey. TPO DC/17/103514
As published by the council, reference DC/25/141388
Application record
- Reference
- DC/25/141388
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 9 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 25 Sep 2025
- Ward
- Perry Vale
- Postcode
- SE23 2UJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lewisham register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025.
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DC/25/141569 Withdrawn
BISHOPS LODGE, 37 SOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2UJ
REAR/SIDE: ONE Hawthorn tree (T15) Ht 12m FELL to near ground level. REASON: The removal of a tree in serious decline. TPO Church Rise- The Apostles Christ Church, South Road-Christ Church Chapel & Bishops Lodge 37 , Sunderland Road-Church View 1-6. DC/17/103514
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Sep 2025
Received by Lewisham
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25 Sep 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 20 November 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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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.
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