7 ALBION VILLAS ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4DB

1. 29 Apr 2026

   Received by Lewisham

2. 30 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham granted permission on 25 June 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.

• 8A ALBION VILLAS ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4DB

  DC/18/109748 Submitted 16 Nov 2018 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T1) CROWN LIFT to 5m above ground level (removal of three lateral branches over drive on W compass point)(T1 approx ht 8-10m) FRONT: ONE Elder (T2) FELL (approx ht 4-5m, leaning over drive) FRONT: ONE Ash (T3) FELL (approx ht 6m, leaning over drive) FRONT: ONE Ash (T4) CROWN LIFT to 5m above ground level on S & W compass points (to clear street light)(T4 approx ht 12-15m) Reasons: to clear access of drive for vehicles, abate nuisance and clear street light. Note: The green lane character of Albion Villas Road complements the nearby Albion Millenium Green Public Open Space. It is noted with thanks that the visually significant side boundary trees and shrub understorey/hedge at the peroperty are being retained to benefit the front garden amenity, enclosure and the character of Albion Villas Road. As the Albion Millenium Green opposite is recognised for its green public open space and wildlife habitats, any voluntary additional shrubs or trees along the street frontage to 8 Albion Villas Road will enhance public realm visual amenity and the character of this part of the Sydenham Park conservation area.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• FLAT A, 5-6 ALBION VILLAS ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4DB

  DC/23/130455 Submitted 9 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Hawthorn (T3, T29 in TPO)(ht.6m, spread 3m) FELL. Reason: Dead with ivy, replacement tree required. FRONT: ONE Ash (T8, T30 in TPO)(ht.12m, spread 6m) Remove dead Ivy from crown. Reason: to improve the appearance of the tree (exempt works). FRONT: ONE Lime (T10, T28 in TPO)(ht.10m, spread 5m) Remove four small basal epicormic stems, remove dead Ivy from crown. Reason: to improve the appearance of the tree. FRONT: ONE Lime (T11, T28 in TPO) (ht.10m, spread 5m) Remove dead main stem retaining three basal epicormic stems. Reason: health & safety, to regenerate the TPO lime from remaining basal epicormic stems. FRONT: ONE Hornbeam (T12, T27 in TPO)(ht.10m, spread 5m) Remove 2x sycamore stems and basal epicormic stem leaning on metal post. Reason: remove self-sown sycamores to benefit growth of TPO Hornbeam. FRONT: ONE Lime (T13, T28 in TPO)(ht.11m, spread 5m) Remove dead main stem and second largest basal epicormic crossing larger basal epicormic, retain 2x basal epicormics. Reason: health & safety and to regenerate the TPO lime from remaining basal epicormic stems. FRONT: ONE Lime (T14, T28 in TPO)(ht.10m, spread 5m) LATERAL REDUCE by 1m on S compass point by roadside lamp, remove dead epicormic stem and two basal epicormics closest to the road, CROWN THIN 10% removing crossing and rubbing branches only. Reason: health & safety and to regenerate TPO lime from remaining basal epicormics. The London Borough of Lewisham (Albion Villas Road and Redberry Grove) Tree Preservation Order 1974 Informative A: the sensitive management of the front TPO trees including management of epicormic regrowth is greatly appreciated to retain and regenerate the TPO trees to maintain the treed character and amenity of Albion Villas and the setting of the property. Informative B: a replacement tree is required for (T3, T29 in TPO) see condition 2 below. Informative C: please retain safe standing dead timber or use on site to create habitat wood piles, and lay cut branches between stakes as a linear 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• FLAT A, 5-6 ALBION VILLAS ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4DB

  DC/22/129601 Submitted 9 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Ash (T1)(ht.8m,spread 4m) FELL. Reason: causing damage to adjacent retaining wall and fencing. FRONT: ONE Pear (T2)(ht.6.5m, spread 3m) PART FELL PART RETAIN. Reason: covered in ivy, and impossible to remove ivy from the main tree so in order to retain it in some form, fell main ivy covered stem, retain & formatively prune unaffected basal stems. FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T4)(ht.8m, spread 2.5m) Remove dead Ivy and target prune old cuts. Reason: To improve the appearance of the tree (exempt works). FRONT: ONE Pear (T5)(ht.6m, spread 3m) LATERAL REDUCE on E compass point over drive. Reason: remove branch at 1.7m back to source, to rebalance tree, small basal cavity, prevent subsequent failure. FRONT: ONE Prunus (T6)(ht.4m, spread 2m) FELL and replace. Reason: Dead with ivy, duty to replace applies. FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T7)(ht.5m, spread 2m) FELL and replace. Reason: Dead, duty to replace applies. FRONT: ONE Holm Oak (T15) (ht.3.5m, spread 1.5m) FELL. Reason: causing damage to adjacent low wall and fencing. Informative A: the sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated for the treed character and amenity of Albion Villas and the setting of the property. Informative B: please plant 2 replacement trees in the front of the property for the 2 dead trees T6 and T7 as required by duty to replace if a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead or presents a risk of serious harm: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121, to avoid the site being gradually denuded of trees over time to retain the treed character and amenity of Albion Villas and the setting of the property Informative C: suggested replacement species: field maple, wild cherry, whitebeam, wild service tree, crab apple, pear, Gleditsia triacanthos, birch, hornbeam. Informative D: please retain safe standing dead timber or create habitat wood piles on site and lay cut branches between stakes as a linear 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 5-6 ALBION VILLAS ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4DB

  DC/19/114951 Submitted 9 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  The installation of timber, sliding sash windows to the front elevation and PVCu, vertical slider, double glazed to the rear and side elevations at 5-6 Albion Villas Road, SE26

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 20 docs

• 2 REDBERRY GROVE, LONDON, SE26 4DA

  DC/24/137129 Submitted 19 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Conifer (T2,T13 in TPO - gp of 4 cypress)(approx.ht.8m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to ht.6m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 4m to 3m on all compass points, CROWN LIFT to 2m above ground level. Reason: routine repeat maintenance to retain within the garden space, previously reduced - ref planning application DC/18/105979. The London Borough of Lewisham (Albion Villas Road and Redberry Grove) Tree Preservation Order 1974. Informative: The sensitive management of the tree is hugely appreciated to retain urban greening.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 2 REDBERRY GROVE, LONDON, SE26 4DA

  DC/24/137368 Submitted 19 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Hornbeam (T1)(ht.14m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m to ht.11m, REDUCE RADIUS by 2m from 6m to 4m on all compass points: Reason: The tree is becoming too large, size needs to be managed to reduce risk of subsidence around buildings. Also, the tree is causing too much shade in garden. 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 5 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/26/145239 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