Planning application
DC/26/143752
ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX
Proposal
REAR: ONE Oak (T1)(ht.14m) FELL and replace with another oak. REASON: health & safety, large branch recently fell into nursery play area from an offsite tree, resulting in a near miss, issue unresolved with neighbour so nursery play area closed and relocated to alternative play area in school. To make new play area permanent, essential onsite tree (T1) is removed to facilitate the expansion of a safe and accessible nursery play area. The tree's root system has caused significant surface disruption and persistent trip hazards which directly compromises child safety and prevents the ground from being properly levelled. By removing the tree, the nursery can use the area without worry of compromising safety standards. Please see attached letter from the school. REPLACEMENT: another oak will be planted as a replacement in the forest area in the middle play area near the adjacent property The Stone House, 281 Lewisham Way. Informative A: huge thank you for planting a replacement oak tree for amenity, wildlife, and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with same arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/143752
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Apr 2026
Received by Lewisham
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18 May 2026
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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About trees applications
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Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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DC/26/144185 Decided
46 ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX
REAR: ONE: Lombardy Poplar (T1) Ht 15m FELL to ground level. REASON: to reduce the potential for ground disturbance and damage. Tree has been condemned in the attached report.
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DC/19/114171 Granted
12 ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX
Proposed installation of replacement sashes retaining the existing box frames together with replacement of casement window and French doors at 12 Ashmead Road, SE8.
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DC/19/114858 Granted
ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX
Details submitted in respect of compliance with Conditions 5 (sound proofing), 6 (fixed plant noise mitigation), 7(b) (BREEAM design stage certification) and 19(c) (land stability and safety) of the planning permission DC/17/104714 dated 19th October 2018 for the construction of a three storey school building (use class D1) at Lewisham Way frontage of Ashmead Primary School, Ashmead Road SE8, to facilitate an increase from 1 to 2 forms of entry, together with removal of existing front boundary wall, creation of new entrance from Lewisham Way and associated landscaping and fencing and alterations to external play space.
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DC/19/114067 Granted
ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX
An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission DC/17/104714 granted 19th October 2018 for the construction of a three storey school building (use class D1) at Lewisham Way frontage of Ashmead Primary School, Ashmead Road SE8, to facilitate an increase from 1 to 2 forms of entry, together with removal of existing front boundary wall, creation of new entrance from Lewisham Way and associated landscaping and fencing and alterations to external play space, in order to amend landscaping details to the Lewisham Way frontage of the site to enable the retention of a prominent tree and amend approved brickwork details.
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DC/19/114322 Granted
39 ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DY
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In Lewisham
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DC/26/144885 Awaiting decision
22 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5BD
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DC/26/144839 Awaiting decision
LAND AT THE CORNER OF PERRY VALE AND, DACRES ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2XW
5 DAY NOTICE FOR FRONT: ONE Dead Maple tree TPO tree ( T1) Ht approx 9m FELL. REASON: Tree appears to have been dead for some time and is covered by dense ivy, which is also intertwined with the adjacent ash tree. REPLANTING PROPOSAL: I would like to suggest either a Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) or Japanese Pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum). However, I would be happy to agree an alternative species if the Tree Section would prefer something else. TPO LAND OPPOSITE THE FRONT GARDENS OF 88-96 PERRY VALE DC/17/103305
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DC/26/144510 Granted
HABERDASHERS ASKES, TEMPLE GROVE FREE SCHOOL, PEPYS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5SF
REAR: ONE Cherry (T2)(ht.4m) FELL to 1m stump. Reason: supressed by adjacent tree, crown 80% dead. REAR: ONE Oak (T3)(ht.10m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m from 8m to 6m. Reason: clearance from building. REAR: ONE dead Box Elder (T4)(ht.2.5m) FELL to 1m high stump. Reason: dead, ivy clad, duty to replace applies. REAR: ONE dead Maple (T6)(ht.3.4m) FELL. Reason: to allow new fence to be installed, duty to replace applies. REAR: ONE dead Elm (T14)(ht.7m) FELL to 1m high stump. Reason: dead, ivy clad, duty to replace applies. Tree works planned for 5/6 August 2026 during school holidays. Replacement tree planting under duty to replace, as agents email dated 13 July 2026 to be: 3x replacement trees, mixed species, selected from oak, elm, field maple, cherry, planted within the southern boundary woodland area where T4 & T6 are currently sited, the trees will be staked, tied, with bark mulch surround with frequent watering maintenance by facilities manager to ensure trees survive and thrive. Informative A: the landowner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species when a tree is removed in a conservation area because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm. Ref. Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance, para 121; Section 213 of Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). Informative B: huge thanks for planting 3x replacement trees to maintain the treed southern boundary, for the treed setting of the pupils garden and thanks also for retaining the other trees for tree amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
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DC/26/144810 Awaiting decision
41 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BU
REAR: ONE Apple (T1)(ht.4m) FELL. Reason: Large over-extended stem cracked out and hanging, blocking residents access to rear garden, tree in state of advanced decay, unbalanced crown, remaining 2 large stems also likely to collapse. Duty to replace applies.
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DC/26/144733 Granted
GARDEN FLAT, 71 KITTO ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TN
T1 - Acacia - crown reduce 9m in height. Reduce height by 1.5m from 9m to 7.5m. Reduce laterals by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m on all compass points. A semi-mature Acacia situated on the boundary of the garden. The crown reduction will manage the tree's size in relation to the adjacent properties and boundary, reduce end-weight on the lateral limbs and maintain a balanced, proportionate crown while retaining the tree as an amenity feature. T2 - Elm - crown reduce 7m in height. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m. Reduce laterals by 1m from 4m to 3m on all compass points. A semi-mature Elm on the boundary of the garden. The reduction will keep the tree in proportion to its position, reduce end-weight on the lateral growth and manage encroachment towards the neighbouring gardens, retaining the tree in good condition. T3 - Indian bean tree - crown reduce 7m in height. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m. Reduce laterals by 1m from 4m to 3m on all compass points. A semi-mature Indian bean tree (Catalpa) on the boundary of the garden. The reduction will manage the tree's size and spread in relation to the surrounding gardens, reduce end-weight on the lateral growth and maintain a balanced, proportionate crown.