THE BELL HOUSE, CAMDEN ROW, LONDON, SE3 0QA

1. 13 Mar 2026

   Received by Lewisham

2. 17 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 May 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham granted permission on 12 May 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.

• JOHN BALL PRIMARY SCHOOL, SOUTHVALE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0TP

  DC/18/110101 Submitted 12 Dec 2018 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Ash (T1) RE-POLLARD to previous pollard points by approx 3m from approx.ht.10m to 7mFRONT: ONE Ash (T81) FELL (ht.5m, self-set, fell to avoid future damage to MUGA surface and fence)FRONT to Nursery: ONE Prunus (T93) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m from ground level (ex.ht 5m)(to give clearance to public footway)FRONT to Nursery: ONE Prunus cerasifera (T94) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m from ground level (ex.ht 5m)(to give clearance to public footway)FRONT to Nursery: ONE Sycamore (T98) LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m, from 2m to 1m (ex.ht.5m, young tree)(to clear buildings) FRONT to Nursery: ONE London Plane (T107) LATERAL REDUCTION by removal of whole lowest limb (ex.ht.9m)(to clear street light)REAR: ONE Lawson Cypress (G62) REMOVE one dead stemREAR: ONE Ash (T8) CROWN LIFT to 4m from ground level (approx.ht.7m)(to clear roof line)REAR: ONE Elm (T9) FELL (ht 7m, to benefit adjacent ash)REAR: ONE Ash (T10) CROWN LIFT to 4m from ground level (ht.16m, to clear roof line)REAR: ONE Lime (T11) RE-POLLARD to previous pollard points by 3m from approx.ht.9m to 6m (over-mature monolith, extensive trunk cavity & decay, retain for biodiversity)REAR: ONE Lime (T14) LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m, from 7m to 5m to clear buildings (ht.20m)REAR: ONE Elder (T16) LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m, from 3m to 2m to clear buildings (ht.6m)REAR: ONE Ash (T28) CROWN REDUCTION by 0.6m, from 3m to 2.4m at all compass points (ht.8m, previously reduced to monolith, with epicormic growth to retain as living tree)REAR: ONE Black Mulberry (T31) CROWN REDUCTION by 0.3m, from 3m to 2.7m at all compass points (ht4m, over-mature, sensitive crown reduction to retain this interesting specimen)REAR: ONE Holly (T32) FELL and remove stump (adjacent to sound trail)(ht.10m, apical dieback)REAR: ONE Ash (T38) FELL (ht.12m, dead, fell to 1.5-3m and retain as habitat)REAR: ONE Ash (T51) FELL (ht.19m, radius 5m - dead, within woodland walk, opposite entrance gate, safety reasons)REAR: ONE Sycamore (T60) FELL (ht.14m, tall narrow canopy - fell to benefit growth of adjacent trees within the woodland area)REAR: ONE Ash (T67) FELL (ht.16m, tall sparse canopy - fell to benefit growth of adjacent trees within the woodland area)REAR: ONE Ash (T69) FELL (ht.7m, dead, in woodland, north of MUGA, in falling distance of eastern playground)Informative: It is noted with thanks and appreciation that dead standing timber is being retained as wildlife habitat. Informative: Regarding dead trees T38, T51 & T69 - if a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm, the owner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species at the same place as soon as he or she reasonably can. (Paragraph: 121 Reference ID: 36-121-20140306). Please inform the council when the replacement trees have been planted to retain the wooded character of the woodland walk and visual amenity of this part of the Blackheath conservation area.

  Granted Trees 4 docs
  Small domestic

• JOHN BALL PRIMARY SCHOOL, SOUTHVALE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0TP

  DC/19/113895 Submitted 16 Sep 2019 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Decayed Lime (T1)(tag 410) FELL as close to top boundary fence as possible. Reason: stem base is decayed and hollow, located on top of a bank, health and safety with risk of failure on to buildings. Informative: Veteran Trees - the lime could be a veteran pollard. Veteran trees are recognised as valuable for their aesthetic appeal, biological and historical significance. They are survivors from the past, a relict of a former landscape. It is recommended that the remedial work also considers the manner of cutting to retain as much of the stem as safe to do so and extend the life of the tree for heritage, biodiversity and educational reasons refs: https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/tools-and-resources/historic-environment-resources/veteran-trees/ http://www.ancienttreeforum.co.uk/ancient-trees/what-are-ancient-veteran-trees/

  Granted Trees 8 docs
  Small domestic

• JOHN BALL PRIMARY SCHOOL, SOUTHVALE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0TP

  DC/26/144407 Submitted 18 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  T005 - Common Ash Remove limb extended over building Asymmetric crown leaning tree over the adjacent building. Wounding to the tops of limbs over hanging the building. T009 - Pin Oak Remove lowest south east branch towards building and remove major dead wood Tight bifurcated union from 800mm. Asymmetric crown biased towards the South East. Minor deadwood in lower crown T010 - Common Lime Raise low canopy to 4m including basal epicormic growth Branch wounds and stem cavity, tree in close proximity to building, lower epicormic is in conflict with the building. Crown has been reduced with 2m of regrowth evident T007 - Common Lime Raise low crown to 2.5m clearance Regrowth from lime growing from decaying stump at the top of the bank. T115 - Elder Crown lift to 2.5m over door way Growing against wall, low crown over building access T117 - Ash Remove deadwood over tarmac area towards cherry Historic stem wounds at 2m, minor deadwood over playground

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• LINDSEY HOUSE FLAT 2, LLOYD'S PLACE, LONDON, SE3 0QF

  DC/19/115048 Submitted 16 Dec 2019 100 yards away

  Conversion of a duplex apartment into two self-contained apartments comprising 1x 2-bedroom and 1x 3-bedroom at Lindsey House, Lloyd's Place, SE3.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 7 docs

• LINDSEY HOUSE, LLOYD'S PLACE, LONDON, SE3 0QF

  DC/24/136673 Submitted 8 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for the reinstatement and reinforcement of existing balcony structure and trellis on the rear elevation at Lindsey House, Lloyd's Place SE3.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• REAR OF GROTES BUILDINGS & LINDSEY HOUSE, LINDSEY HOUSE, LLOYD'S PLACE, LONDON, SE3 0QF

  DC/22/127462 Submitted 6 Jul 2022 100 yards away

  REAR (land rear of 3-5 Grotes Buildings adj John Ball Sch): ONE Ash (T1)(ht.30-35m) FELL to safe monolith. Reason: health & safety, the ash is on a raised bank just outside the school north boundary, overhanging the school playground. 2 large branches failed on Monday 4 July 2022 with one falling onto the school playground during the school day, previous branches have fallen over past 6 weeks. During arborist climb to carry out remedial works to jagged wound wood, a hidden main stem decay cavity with small opening was discovered with only 100mm holding wood in places. The decay cavity is beneath a primary stem supporting 50% of canopy. Removal of the primary stem above the decay cavity and all overhanging branches will leave an exposed tree with unsustainable and unmanageable crown branch structure. Risk management is to reduce to a safe standing monolith, all cut timber to be retained lying on site for biodiversity. Duty to replace applies. Informative A: the sensitive management of the ash tree to a safe monolith for rear amenity, urban greening, wellbeing, wildlife, environment and retention of all cut timber on site to mitigate the biodiversity emergency is greatly appreciated. Informative B - Duty to replace: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121 'the landowner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species at the same place as soon as he or she reasonable can if a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm.' https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tree-preservation-orders-and-trees-in-conservation-areas Informative C: please plant a large canopy replacement tree such as: small leaved lime, oak, Robinia, sycamore, wild cherry, field maple, whitebeam, wild service tree, hornbeam, Indian horse chestnut, Tulip tree, wingnut, Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), Japanese pagoda tree, aspen, sweet chestnut, hop hornbeam, under the duty to replace and to maintain the urban forest canopy as required by The London Plan 2021 for 10% uplift of London's tree canopy by 2050.

  Granted Trees

• 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/26/145239 Awaiting decision

  18 ARICA ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2PX

  Construction of a single-storey side/rear wraparound extension featuring roof terrace with glazed privacy screen, L-shape rear roof extension with juliet balacony and two rooflights to the front roofslope of 18 Arica Road, London, SE4 2PX

  Received 31 Aug, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Householder
• DC/26/145176 Awaiting decision

  162 CHUDLEIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1EE

  Construction of a two storey side extension with a hipped roof and a cycle store within the front garden at 162 Chudleigh Road, SE4 1EE.

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Householder
• DC/26/145156 Awaiting decision

  6 WALTERS WAY, LONDON, SE23 3LH

  The installation of an Air Source Heat Pump positioned on the flat roof of the front porch, together with the removal of the existing glasal fibre cement cladding board and overcladding the thermal envelope, ground floor rear and front porch extension, first floor rear extension and extension of roofline, installation of solar panels at roof level and all associated works at Walters Way SE23.

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 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