3 ST PAULS CONVERSION, TAYMOUNT RISE, LONDON, SE23 3US

1. 2 Feb 2026

   Received by Lewisham

2. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 March 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Lewisham took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Lewisham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Lewisham decided householder applications in a median of 57 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• QUEENS COURT, TAYMOUNT RISE, LONDON, SE23 3UP

  DC/19/112553 Submitted 4 Jun 2019 25m away

  FRONT: ONE Elder (T1) CROWN REDUCE/POLLARD by approx. 4-5m from approx.ht.6-8m to approx.ht. 2-3m. Reason: to retain as visual amenity feature and for wildlife beside the pedestrian through path. REAR: ONE Sycamore (T2) REDUCE HEIGHT by 5m from 20m to 15m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 5m from 8m to 3m at all compass points REAR: ONE Sycamore (T3) REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 17m to 15m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 4m to 2m at all compass points REAR: TWO Sycamore (T4 & T5) REDUCE HEIGHT by 5m from 20m to 15m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 5m from 8m to 3m REAR: ONE Sycamore (T6) REDUCE HEIGHT by 7m from 22m to 15m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 5m from 8m to 3m Reason: safe management of tall, mature sycamores on steeply rising ground above Queens Court.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• QUEENS GARTH, TAYMOUNT RISE, LONDON, SE23 3UF

  DC/19/114539 Submitted 5 Nov 2019 27m away

  FRONT/SIDE: ONE Horse Chestnut (T1)(approx.ht.20m) CROWN REDUCE by approx. 2.5m to previous prune points FRONT/SIDE: ONE Ash (T2)(approx.ht.20m) CROWN REDUCE by approx.3m to previous prune points REAR: ONE Ash (T3)(approx.ht.20m) CROWN REDUCE by approx.3m to previous prune points. Reason: Repeat crown reduction to retain the trees within their setting close to buildings.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• FLAT 5, MILNER HOUSE, 2 TAYMOUNT RISE, LONDON, SE23 3UU

  DC/26/143678 Submitted 14 Apr 2026 27m away

  FRONT: ONE: Sycamore tree (T1) Ht 8m LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m to 1.5 from 2.5. at N/S/W/E compass point REASON: Tree is overgrown and now touching building. Situated at side of the building 21 Taymount Rise, London SE23 3UG property. FRONT: ONE: Elder tree (T2) Ht 4m FELL to ground level and poison with eco plugs REASON: Tree is only 0.5 metres from foundation and could cause subsidence in the future. Situated at the side of the building on 21 Taymount Rises property.

  Withdrawn Trees

• QUEENS LEAZE, TAYMOUNT RISE, LONDON, SE23 3UE

  DC/22/129729 Submitted 20 Dec 2022 43m away

  REAR (in the Park): ONE Ash (T1)(ht.15-18m) FELL and replace. Reason: health & safety, proximity to flats, basal decay, heavy lean and extended branches towards the property and over communal rear gardens. Informative A: the replacement tree planting of 2 field maples within The Park is greatly appreciated to maintain the treed character of the Forest Hill conservation area and urban forest canopy, for amenity, wildlife, environmental benefits, improve air quality with the proximity of the busy south circular London Road, ref The London Plan 2021 for 10% uplift of London's urban forest canopy by 2050. Informative B: please create habitat log piles, and lay cut branches between stakes as linear 'dead hedge' within The Park for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• THE PARK, 95 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3UT

  DC/26/143482 Submitted 24 Mar 2026 74m away

  FRONT: ONE Ash (T0288)(ht.19m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m on east compass. Reason: to clear building by 2m. FRONT: ONE Hawthorn (in mixed species gp) (T5492)(ht.6m) LATERAL REDUCE/POLLARD by 3-4m on west compass over parking area. Reason: strong lean, to reduce overhang, mitigate encroachment. FRONT: ONE Hawthorn (T0572)(ht.4m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.5m to ht.2.5m. Reason: previously reduced, asymmetric crown with moderate lean to east over footpath and encroaching lamp column, to retain habitat and mitigate poor form. 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.

  Granted Trees 11 docs

• 101 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3UZ

  DC/26/143480 Submitted 24 Mar 2026 81m away

  FRONT ONE Horse Chestnut (T0025)(ht.15m) CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level Reason: pavement clearance. REAR/SIDE: ONE Sycamore Maple (T0276)(ht.18m) CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level Reason: ground clearance. REAR/SIDE: ONE Sycamore Maple (T0286)(ht.16m) CROWN LIFT to 5m above ground level. Reason: to remove lowest limb over garden to mitigate encroachment. REAR: ONE Sycamore Maple (T0293)(ht.19m) CROWN LIFT to 5m above ground level. Reason: to remove lowest limb over garden to mitigate encroachment. 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.

  Granted Trees 9 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