Planning application
DC/26/142850
40 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UL
Proposal
Retrospective planning permission for the installation of timber casement windows to the front and rear elevations at 40 Breakspears Road, SE4.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/142850
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Feb 2026
Received by Lewisham
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28 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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20 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
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 householder applications
How this application type works
Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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DC/26/143391 Granted
46 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UL
REAR: SIX: Poplar Trees (G1) CROWN REDUCTION by 4m from 14m to 10m. SPREAD by 3m from 8m to 5m. REASON: Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for both owner and neighboring properties. The tree has been reduced previously so work is part of an ongoing maintenance cycle. The pruning will not go beyond any previous points and sufficient time has elapsed to allow canopy regrowth. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. REAR: ONE: Oak Tree (T2) CROWN REDUCTION by 2m from 14m to 12m. SPREAD by 3m from 14m to 11m. REASON: Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form as the tree is on a cyclical pruning programme and improve light conditions. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. REAR: ONE: Magnolia Tree (T3) CROWN REDUCTION by 1m from 9m to 8m. SPREAD by 2m from 9m to 7m. REASON: Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. REAR: ONE: Laurel Tree (G2) CROWN REDUCTION by 2m from 9m to 7m. SPREAD by 3m from 9m to 7m. REASON: Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring it back to form as the tree and improve light conditions. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. 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.
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DC/23/130042 Granted
55 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XR
REAR: ONE Silver Birch (T1)(ht.15m,spread:11m) HEIGHT REDUCE by 3m to ht.12m, LATERAL REDUCE by 3m to spread 8m, CROWN THIN by 30%. Reason: proximity and shade to both no.55 and no.53, reduce overhang to no.53 to balance canopy as previous crown reduction (ref. DC/16/099295) by 2m on no.55's side only resulted in imbalanced growth. Informative A: the sensitive management of the tree for rear landscape amenity, urban forest canopy/urban greening, wellbeing, wildlife, environmental benefits and to mitigate the climate and biodiversity emergencies is greatly appreciated. Informative B: please use cut branches in the garden to create habitat wood piles, and/ or a 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: please continue to plant trees, shrubs, hedges, climbers, perennials, bulbs and groundcover for varied garden landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, wildlife habitat, plants for pollinators, improve air quality.
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DC/19/114507 Granted
51B BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XR
The installation of replacement windows in the front and rear elevations at 51B Breakspears Road SE4.
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DC/26/144044 Awaiting decision
4 BEVERLEY COURT, LONDON, SE4 1UN
The installation of replacement uPVC windows to the front and rear elevation at 4 Beverley Court, SE4.
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DC/19/114526 Granted
HADRIAN COURT, 27 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XP
REAR: ONE Rowan (T1)(approx.ht.7m) FELL. Reason: basal stem decay. It is greatly appreciated that voluntary replacement tree planting is to be discussed at next residents AGM in April 2020. Informative: retain deadwood logs and standing deadwood where safe for biodiversity and habitat for the nationally endangered stag beetle which has a strong hold in SE London.
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DC/26/142732 Granted
44 TRESSILLIAN ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1YB
REAR: ONE False Acacia tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION by Height by 5m from 15m to 10m SPREAD by 2.4m from 8m to 5.6m REASON: reshape - routine maintenance ONE Leyland Cypress Tree (T2) CROWN REDUCTION by 2.1m from 7m to 4.9m SPREAD by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m REASON: reshape - routine maintenance 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.
Other householder applications
In Lewisham
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DC/26/144214 Refused
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Erection of a single-storey rear extension, roof extensions including side/rear dormer structures and rooflights, installation of a front entrance canopy, and associated internal and external alterations at 54A Allerford Road SE6.
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DC/26/143542 Granted
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Refurbishment and extension of the dwellinghouse, including the construction of a lower ground floor rear extension with rear terrace above and front lightwell, alterations to the existing rear roof extension, replacement windows, doors and roof covering, installation of roof mounted solar panels, and an air source heat pump at 163 Algernon Road, SE13 and associated front garden alterations including boundary treatment and refuse storage.
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DC/26/144235 Granted
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Construction of a single storey, ground floor rear and infill extension at 34 Ewhurst Road, SE4.
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DC/26/144148 Granted
79 WHITEFOOT LANE, BROMLEY, BR1 5SA
Covering up existing red brick with sand and cement render on the external facade at 79 Whitefoot Lane, BR1.
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DC/26/144186 Granted
18 MICHELDEVER ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8LX
Installation of replacement double glazed windows in the front elevation at 18 Micheldever Road SE12.