Planning application
DC/26/142738
136 ERLANGER ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TJ
Proposal
REAR: TWO Lime (T1 & T3)(ht.12m) RE-POLLARD HEIGHT by 2m from 12m to 10m to previous pollard points, REDUCE SPREAD by 1m from 3m to 2m, CROWN THIN by 25%. Reason: regularly pollarded lime trees since 2005, repeat pollard reduction on all laterals and verticals, as part of regular maintenance. REAR: ONE Lime (T2)(ht.10m) FELL. Reason: previous pollard, suppressed by T1 & T3 by lack of light, to benefit growth of surrounding trees & shrubs. Informative A: huge thank you for repeat management to retain T1 & T3 for rear amenity, urban forest canopy benefits, wildlife, shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change, reducing air pollution, mitigating flood risk. Informative B: replacement tree planting for T2 is encouraged elsewhere in the rear garden with such as hawthorn, elder, crab apple, Amelanchier, Paperbark maple, Magnolia Kobus. Informative C: the Bat Conservation Trust advises checking thoroughly for roosting bats before and during tree works with soft fell process followed to proceed with care and with cut timber left grounded over night to allow any bats to make their way out, tree works ideally during Sept/Oct to avoid maternity and hibernation seasons when bats are most vulnerable to disturbance. Informative D: please leave a safe high stump and create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/142738
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Jan 2026
Received by Lewisham
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23 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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DC/26/142667 Granted
138 ERLANGER ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TJ
REAR: ONE Crab Apple (T1)(ht.5m) FELL and replace. Reason: poor specimen, replacement tree will be with a more suitable species. Informative A: huge thank you for the replacement tree planting for replacement tree feature, rear outlook amenity, wildlife, wellbeing and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change, species such as hawthorn, hazel, elder, alder buckthorn, paperbark maple, Magnolia, quince (Cydonia oblonga), pear, Seven-son tree, (Heptacodium miconioides), Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum trichotomum), Cornus controversa. Informative B: please leave a high trunk stump for habitat for the endangered stag beetle and create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
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DC/19/113991 Withdrawn
134 ERLANGER ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TJ
The installation of replacement timber windows and door at 134a Erlanger Road, SE14.
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DC/19/115026 Granted
160 ERLANGER ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TJ
FRONT: ONE Cotoneaster tree (T1) CROWN REDUCE by 1m from 7m to 6m, REDUCE RADIUS by approx.1.5m on W compass point (house side), Remove lower branch on E compass point (street lamp side), CROWN THIN by 20%. Reason: to manage and retain the tree within the front garden setting close to house. REAR: ONE Hornbeam (T2)(approx.ht.14-15m) REMOVE lower water shoots. Reason: to maintain a clear stem REAR: ONE Elder (T3) CROWN REDUCE and CROWN THIN by 20%. Reason: to manage within rear garden setting and reduce overhang to neighbour's Japanese maple.
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DC/22/128246 Granted
108 ERLANGER ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TJ
Replacement of the front, side and rear roof and associated decorative ridge and finial tiles, replacement of conservatory roof and the installation of a velux rooflight to replace existing side rooflight at 108 Erlanger Road, SE14
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DC/19/114694 Granted
150 ERLANGER ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TJ
Construction of a single storey rear extension to 150 Erlanger Road SE14.
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DC/21/120828 Granted
FLAT B, 110 ERLANGER ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TJ
The installation of replacement timber sash double glazed windows to the side and rear elevation of Flat B, 110 Erlanger Road, SE14.
Other trees applications
In Lewisham
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DC/26/144885 Awaiting decision
22 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5BD
REAR: ONE Lime (T1)(approx.ht.18m) POLLARD to ht.12m. Reason: health & safety, extensive decay cavity in main leader. REAR: ONE Lime (T2)(approx.ht.18m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.5-6m to ht.12-13m, LATERAL REDUCE by up to 5m, maintaining natural shape where possible. Reason: extensive decay at branch fork. The very urgent works are planned for 3 August 2026. Stems of T1 & T2 originate from same rootball, on raised ground boundary adjacent to no.3 Purelake Mews to the rear (off Marischal Road), decay issues hidden by extensive ivy growth, and discovered when crown lift undertaken re 6-wk notice DC/26/144402.
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DC/26/144839 Awaiting decision
LAND AT THE CORNER OF PERRY VALE AND, DACRES ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2XW
5 DAY NOTICE FOR FRONT: ONE Dead Maple tree TPO tree ( T1) Ht approx 9m FELL. REASON: Tree appears to have been dead for some time and is covered by dense ivy, which is also intertwined with the adjacent ash tree. REPLANTING PROPOSAL: I would like to suggest either a Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) or Japanese Pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum). However, I would be happy to agree an alternative species if the Tree Section would prefer something else. TPO LAND OPPOSITE THE FRONT GARDENS OF 88-96 PERRY VALE DC/17/103305
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DC/26/144510 Granted
HABERDASHERS ASKES, TEMPLE GROVE FREE SCHOOL, PEPYS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5SF
REAR: ONE Cherry (T2)(ht.4m) FELL to 1m stump. Reason: supressed by adjacent tree, crown 80% dead. REAR: ONE Oak (T3)(ht.10m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m from 8m to 6m. Reason: clearance from building. REAR: ONE dead Box Elder (T4)(ht.2.5m) FELL to 1m high stump. Reason: dead, ivy clad, duty to replace applies. REAR: ONE dead Maple (T6)(ht.3.4m) FELL. Reason: to allow new fence to be installed, duty to replace applies. REAR: ONE dead Elm (T14)(ht.7m) FELL to 1m high stump. Reason: dead, ivy clad, duty to replace applies. Tree works planned for 5/6 August 2026 during school holidays. Replacement tree planting under duty to replace, as agents email dated 13 July 2026 to be: 3x replacement trees, mixed species, selected from oak, elm, field maple, cherry, planted within the southern boundary woodland area where T4 & T6 are currently sited, the trees will be staked, tied, with bark mulch surround with frequent watering maintenance by facilities manager to ensure trees survive and thrive. Informative A: the landowner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species when a tree is removed in a conservation area because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm. Ref. Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance, para 121; Section 213 of Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). Informative B: huge thanks for planting 3x replacement trees to maintain the treed southern boundary, for the treed setting of the pupils garden and thanks also for retaining the other trees for tree amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
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DC/26/144810 Awaiting decision
41 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BU
REAR: ONE Apple (T1)(ht.4m) FELL. Reason: Large over-extended stem cracked out and hanging, blocking residents access to rear garden, tree in state of advanced decay, unbalanced crown, remaining 2 large stems also likely to collapse. Duty to replace applies.
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DC/26/144733 Granted
GARDEN FLAT, 71 KITTO ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TN
T1 - Acacia - crown reduce 9m in height. Reduce height by 1.5m from 9m to 7.5m. Reduce laterals by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m on all compass points. A semi-mature Acacia situated on the boundary of the garden. The crown reduction will manage the tree's size in relation to the adjacent properties and boundary, reduce end-weight on the lateral limbs and maintain a balanced, proportionate crown while retaining the tree as an amenity feature. T2 - Elm - crown reduce 7m in height. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m. Reduce laterals by 1m from 4m to 3m on all compass points. A semi-mature Elm on the boundary of the garden. The reduction will keep the tree in proportion to its position, reduce end-weight on the lateral growth and manage encroachment towards the neighbouring gardens, retaining the tree in good condition. T3 - Indian bean tree - crown reduce 7m in height. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m. Reduce laterals by 1m from 4m to 3m on all compass points. A semi-mature Indian bean tree (Catalpa) on the boundary of the garden. The reduction will manage the tree's size and spread in relation to the surrounding gardens, reduce end-weight on the lateral growth and maintain a balanced, proportionate crown.