6 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QS

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• DC/25/141470 Granted

  6 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QS

  REAR: GROUP THREE Cherry & ONE Crab Apple (G3)(cherry ht.12m, apple ht.6m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT of 3xCherry by 2.2m to ht.9.8m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 2.2m from 10m to 7.8m, remove major deadwood. CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT of 1xApple by 2.2m to ht.3.8m. Reason: routine maintenance, close to house, to reduce near to previous reduction points. REAR: ONE Holm Oak (T1)(ht.14) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2.2m to 11.8m from 14m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 2.2 m from 12m to 9.8m, CROWN THIN by no more than 15%, remove crossing branches. Reason: to alleviate light issues. REAR: ONE Ash (T2)(ht.14m) FELL. Reason: due to poor physiological form, crown dieback, extensive canker, unusually shaped lower stem. Informative A: retaining ash T2 with crown reduction or as a safe standing monolith with the bird box is encouraged to retain the unusually shaped stem as a garden feature for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative B: to thank for retaining a treed rear garden for amenity, wildlife, environmental benefits, shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change and to maintain the treed landscape character of this part of the Blackheath conservation area. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative D: new tree planting is encouraged where space allows.

  Decided 10 Nov 2025 Trees

1. 28 Jan 2026

   Received by Lewisham

2. 5 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham granted permission on 2 April 2026, 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 12 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QS

  DC/20/115406 Submitted 22 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  Details submitted in compliance with Condition (4) Arboricultural Impact Assessment of the Planning Permission (DC/19/113582 ) dated 19 December 2019 for the construction of an extension to the rear roof slope, a two storey extension to the side elevation and a single storey extension at the rear elevation of 12 The Orchard SE3, together with the installation of replacement windows in the front, side and rear elevation, the installation of a replacement front door and garage doors in the front elevation, the installation of a rooflight in the side roof slope and the installation of new gates to the front boundary.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QS

  DC/25/141470 Submitted 17 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  REAR: GROUP THREE Cherry & ONE Crab Apple (G3)(cherry ht.12m, apple ht.6m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT of 3xCherry by 2.2m to ht.9.8m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 2.2m from 10m to 7.8m, remove major deadwood. CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT of 1xApple by 2.2m to ht.3.8m. Reason: routine maintenance, close to house, to reduce near to previous reduction points. REAR: ONE Holm Oak (T1)(ht.14) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2.2m to 11.8m from 14m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 2.2 m from 12m to 9.8m, CROWN THIN by no more than 15%, remove crossing branches. Reason: to alleviate light issues. REAR: ONE Ash (T2)(ht.14m) FELL. Reason: due to poor physiological form, crown dieback, extensive canker, unusually shaped lower stem. Informative A: retaining ash T2 with crown reduction or as a safe standing monolith with the bird box is encouraged to retain the unusually shaped stem as a garden feature for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative B: to thank for retaining a treed rear garden for amenity, wildlife, environmental benefits, shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change and to maintain the treed landscape character of this part of the Blackheath conservation area. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative D: new tree planting is encouraged where space allows.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 12 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QS

  DC/19/113582 Submitted 20 Aug 2019 50 yards away

  The construction of an extension to the rear roof slope, a two storey extension to the side elevation and a single storey extension at the rear elevation of 12 The Orchard SE3, together with the installation of replacement windows in the front, side and rear elevation, the installation of a replacement front door and garage doors in the front elevation, the installation of a rooflight in the side roof slope and the installation of new gates to the front boundary.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 17 docs
  Small domestic

• LYNCOURT, THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QT

  DC/26/145077 Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  T4: Sycamore: Cut back 2 lower branches overhanging into the garden of 4, The Orchard (neighbouri...

  Awaiting decision

• 5 LYNCOURT, THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QT

  DC/26/144589 Submitted 1 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

  Removal of the existing ground floor entrance structure, and installation of a new ground floor e...

  Awaiting decision

• 2 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QU

  DC/25/142234 Submitted 24 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  REAR: ONE Lime (T1)(ht.13m) FELL. Reason: decayed stem, hollow from the ground level base up to the crown break at around 4m, vitality is poor and tree in significant decline, replanting with a Liquidambar, nursery stock size 1.75m-2m tall (approx 6 feet) ? see informative below re alternative replacement species. Informative A: please leave as much as possible of the lime tree (T1) standing by retaining safe standing stem with bark crevices and decay cavity for wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative B: 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 C: the replacement tree planting is greatly appreciated, alternative species includes sessile oak, Turkey oak, Japanese Pagoda Tree, Indian Horse Chestnut, Golden Rain Tree/Pride of India (Koelreuteria paniculata), Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), wild service tree. Informative D: huge thank you for retaining T2 for rear amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative E: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• DC/26/144603 Granted

  6 FRIENDLY STREET, LONDON, SE8 4DT

  Patial demoltion of existing rear additions, construction of a new single storey rear extension and all associated works at 6 Friendly Street, SE8

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 3 Aug 2026 Householder
• DC/26/145218 Awaiting decision

  24 THORNWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5RG

  The construction of a single-storey rear extension and rear terrace at 24 Thornwood Road, SE13.

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Householder
• DC/26/142856 Granted

  21 HAREFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LW

  Retrospective planning permission for the construction of timber decking, shed, pergola and a boundary fence in the rear garden of 21 Harefield Road SE4.

  Received 2 Feb, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Householder
• DC/26/143406 Granted

  124 WALLER ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5LU

  Lowering of the existing basement, removal of door at basement level and installation of a window, replacement double-glazed windows, alterations to the rear conservatory, prefabricated cycle storage unit in the front garden and all associated works at 124 Waller Road SE14

  Received 19 Mar, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Householder
• DC/26/145072 Withdrawn

  18 HORSMONDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1RG

  Roof level dormer extension and rear extension to mid terraced property

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Householder