42 ST JOHN'S VALE, LONDON, SE8 4EN

1. 10 Nov 2025

   Received by Lewisham

2. 11 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Withdrawn by Applicant

4. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The applicant withdrew this application before Lewisham decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. 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.

• 26 ST JOHN'S VALE, LONDON, SE8 4EN

  DC/19/114742 Submitted 21 Nov 2019 0m away

  REAR (No.26): ONE Sycamore (T1)(approx.ht.9m, twin stemmed) FELL. Reason: previously topped resulting in wide spreading overshadowing branch regrowth, growing against boundary fence and roots causing broken paving in neighbouring garden. Informative: a replacement tree or large shrub in the rear garden would be greatly welcome and appreciated in view of the climate emergency and the importance of the urban forest canopy in providing ecosystem services. Trees, shrubs and hedges contribute to a green rear outlook, to climate change mitigation, provide wildlife habitats, reduce air pollution and storm water run-off, and benefit health and wellbeing.

  Granted Trees 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 43 ST JOHN'S VALE, LONDON, SE8 4EN

  DC/21/121262 Submitted 9 Apr 2021 0m away

  Installation of replacement timber windows and doors to the front elevation and rear elevations including repairs to windows, new light and CCTV to doorway at 43 St John's Vale, SE8 together with repairs of front render and remodelling of front curtlilage including replacement front boundary wall with low wall and black metal railings and gate and new bin store. (Amended Description)

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 34 ST JOHN'S VALE, LONDON, SE8 4EN

  DC/25/141210 Submitted 21 Aug 2025 0m away

  REAR: ONE Eucalyptus tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION HEIGHT by 4.2m from 7m to 2.8m and LATERALS by 3.6m from 6m to 2.4m. To previous points and leave growth points for screening and reshaping purposes - too large for environment, heavy lean over shed, overhanging neighbouring land, routine maintenance. 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 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 27 LIND STREET, LONDON, SE8 4JE

  DC/25/141599 Submitted 26 Sep 2025 40m away

  Installation of a replacement timber sash window to the front elevation at 27 Lind Street, SE8.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 12 docs
  Domestic

• 6 CLANDON STREET, LONDON, SE8 4EL

  DC/25/141789 Submitted 13 Oct 2025 67m away

  REAR:ONE Birch (T1)(ht.6m)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m to 3m from 6m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 2 m from 4m to 2m. Reason: routine maintenance 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. Informative C: Birch is a light canopy tree, therefore a as sensitive a reduction as possible is encouraged to reduce pruning wounds and maintain tree health.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• ST JOHNS RAILWAY STATION, ST JOHNS VALE, LONDON, SE8 4EW

  DC/26/143703 Submitted 16 Apr 2026 75m away

  FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T1)(ht.8-10m) FELL. Reason: dangerous leaning sycamore tree with dense ivy causing risk of falling and injuring public Location: St John's station car park. Informative A: apologies for delay in progressing the 6-wk notice received 16.4.26. Informative B: if possible please reduce the sycamore T1 to a safe height standing stem or high stump for habitat, biodiversity and ivy retention for wildlife benefits. Informative C: thank you for confirming your tree surgeon checked and found an active bird nest in the tree and works are delayed until after bird nesting season has ended. Informative D: replacement tree planting is encouraged, and it is understood this may be possible within enhancement works in early plans stage for the area with the St John's Society. Informative E: huge thank you for retaining the other nearby trees for amenity, wildlife, flood risk mitigation and to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative F: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• DC/26/144636 Granted

  33 UPWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8AE

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Class B & 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 roof extension, a rear dormer, and the installation of two roof lights on the front elevation at 33 Upwood Road, SE12.

  8 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/144158 Granted

  30 ST MARGARET'S ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1YU

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Class A of Schedule 2, Part 14 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the installation of front and side solar panels and a battery store at 30 St Margarets Road, SE4.

  28 May 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/144611 Granted

  3 SUNNINGHILL ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7SS

  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 an L-shaped rear dormer extension and two roof lights on the front elevation at 3 Sunninghill Road, SE13.

  6 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/144527 Granted

  24 BROOKBANK ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7BT

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 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 rear dormer extension and installation of front rooflights at 24 Brookbank Road, SE13

  25 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/144405 Granted

  46 FRANCEMARY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1JS

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Class A of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the alteration of the existing rear extension roof and window openings at 46 Francemary Road, SE4

  18 Jun 2026 Lawful development