MCLELLAN HOUSE, 47 BENSON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RG

1. 18 Mar 2026

   Received by Lewisham

2. 15 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Refused

4. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 47 Benson Road, SE23 3RG

  DC/08/069434/FT Submitted 15 Jul 2008 50 yards away

  Details of tree work, namely, repollard to previous points and remove basal and epicormic growth from a row of Lime trees to the front ; remove dead wood from an Oak tree, crown thin by 20% and crown lift to 3.5m a Pear tree, fell two dying Apple trees and reduce by 50% a third Apple tree, crown lift to 2.5m over pavement a group of Ash trees, all to the rear of McLellan House, 47 Benson Road, SE23.

  Withdrawn Reserved matters Trees

• MCLELLAN HOUSE, HONOR OAK ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RG

  DC/24/137686 Submitted 9 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  REAR ONE Oak tree(T1) Ht 15m LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m on E & SE compass point. Reason: Cutback all lateral growth that are overhanging the rear garden of No.45 Benson Road back inline with the boundary fence Justification - part of ongoing maintenance to ensure tree is keep in a good condition and in good health Informative A: The sensitive management of the tree 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 4 docs
  Small domestic

• MCLELLAN HOUSE, HONOR OAK ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RG

  DC/13/84434 Submitted 5 Aug 2013 50 yards away

  Along the Northern and Western Boundary: - Seven Limes (G1 on the plan submitted) Reduce back to Most Recent Reduction Points by Removing Approximately 1.5 metres of New Growth.Along Eastern Boundary:-ONE Hawthorn (T2) 35% Crown Reduction by Removing Approximately 2.5 metres of the Crown of the Tree.ONE Oak (T3) Crown Reduction by up to 4 metres to the Eastern Side of the Crown.THREE Damson (G2) Crown Reduction by up to 2 metres to the Eastern Side of the Crown.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• MCLELLAN HOUSE, HONOR OAK ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RG

  DC/13/084434 Submitted 5 Aug 2013 50 yards away

  Along the Northern and Western Boundary: - Seven Limes (G1 on the plan submitted) Reduce back to Most Recent Reduction Points by Removing Approximately 1.5 metres of New Growth.Along Eastern Boundary:-ONE Hawthorn (T2) 35% Crown Reduction by Removing Approximately 2.5 metres of the Crown of the Tree.ONE Oak (T3) Crown Reduction by up to 4 metres to the Eastern Side of the Crown.THREE Damson (G2) Crown Reduction by up to 2 metres to the Eastern Side of the Crown.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• 35 EWELME ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3BQ

  DC/20/115597 Submitted 5 Feb 2020 100 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the construction of a two storey rear extension at 35 Ewelme Road, SE23

  Refused Lawful development Extension

• 29 EWELME ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3BQ

  DC/26/142956 Submitted 11 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) submitted under Section (191) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to establish Use Class C3 and the lawful demolition of a dwellinghouse at 29 Ewelme Road SE23.

  Granted Lawful development Demolition 11 docs
  Domestic

• DC/26/144042 Withdrawn

  LAND TO THE REAR OF 344-348 LEE HIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8RS

  Construction of two dwellings (Use Class C3) at land to the rear of 344?348 Lee High Road, SE12, together with associated landscaping, private amenity space, cycle parking, refuse storage, green roofs and associated works

  Received 15 May, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/142771 Granted

  LAND REAR OF, 421 NEW CROSS ROAD, FRONTING STANLEY ST LONDON, SE14 6TA

  Demolition of the existing building and construction of a new 4 storey building to provide flats (Use Class C3) with outdoor amenity space, cycle and refuse storage and all associated works at the rear of 421 New Cross Road, fronting onto Stanley Street SE14 and subject to a Legal Agreement pursuant to S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

  Received 23 Jan, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/25/142252 Refused

  139-141 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6AA

  The installation of a new shopfront, retractable awning and roller shutter at 139-141 Lewisham High Street SE13.

  Received 25 Nov, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/142649 Granted

  646-650 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5HN

  Demolition of the existing ground floor retail units and the construction of a part single/part three storey building with green roof comprising of 2 retail units (Use Class E) and 3 self-contained flats (Use Class C3), together cycle spaces, bin storage at the front and rear, and all associated works at 646-650 Downham Way BR1.

  Received 13 Jan, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/143633 Granted

  164A LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU

  The installation of 3 replacement casement windows and all associated works at the rear of 164A Lewisham Way SE4 (Please note Listed Building Consent Ref:- DC/26/144632)

  Received 10 Apr, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications