HOMEWALK HOUSE, JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 4NN

This site has had 4 applications since 2019: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• DC/26/144063 Withdrawn

  HOMEWALK HOUSE, JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 4NN

  561-570 - Limes - Pollard to previous points approx 1.5-2m. 561-570 - Pollard to previous points to elevate risk of branch failure due to decay within original pollard points. 571 - Sycamore - Remove epicormic growth at 1.3m on main stem. 571 - To give clearance of obstructive growth over foot path by removal of epicormic growth. 572 - Sycamore - Remove deadwood greater than 25mm in diameter, crown lift to a height of 4m from ground level. 572 - Removal of deadwood to reduce risk of damage or injury from falling debris. crown lift To give sufficient height clearance over the car park to avoid damages. 585 - Weeping Ash - treat stump using eco plugs - exempt work. 586 -587 - Weeping Ash - Remove deadwood greater than 25mm in diameter. crown lift to a height of 3m from 3m. 586 - 587 - Removal of deadwood to reduce risk of damage or injury from falling debris over garden area of site. crown lift To give sufficient height clearance over the site garden area to avoid injury from the low level vegetation. 588 - Robinia - crown reduce by 1.5-2m, cut back from neighbouring prop to give 2.5m clearance, crown lift to a height of 3m, sever and remove 1m section of ivy using hand tools only. 588 - To give sufficient clearance from the neighbouring property to enable maintenance and prevent possible damage. 591 - Ash - Crown reduce by 2-2.5m to previous reduction points. 591 - Reduction to suitable growth points to promote new growth and new vitality. To allow more natural light and reduce the need for the client to use unnecessary resources during day light hours. 592-604 - Lime - Pollard to previous points approx 1.5-2m. 592-604 - Pollard to previous points to elevate risk of branch failure due to decay within original pollard points.

  Decided 22 Jun 2026 Trees
• DC/19/113269 Granted

  HOMEWALK HOUSE, JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 4NN

  The London Borough of Lewisham HOMEWALK HOUSE, JEWS WALK, LONDON SE26 4NN Tree Preservation Order 2010. FRONT: ONE Hornbeam (565)(T1 in TPO 2010) Remove damaged branches over car park. Reason: health and safety. FRONT: ONE Hornbeam (575)(T2 in TPO 2010) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 12m to 9m and REDUCE RADIUS by 3m from 8m to 5m. Reason: to create more compact canopy to match the three other hornbeams (565,T1 in TPO; 566,T4 in TPO; 574,T3 in TPO) and reduce encroachment towards building. The London Borough of Lewisham (176 Kirkdale and 2 Jews Walk) Tree Preservation Order 1974. FRONT: ONE Lime (601)(T49a in TPO 1974) RE-POLLARD to previous pollard points. Reason: Routine repeat maintenance. Informative: to continue to develop a mixed aged and multi-layered canopy amongst the trees in the grounds of Homewalk House and in support of the London urban forest, non-TPO sycamore T572 & T573 and ash T590 are being retained without crown reduction to develop full mature canopies ? see DC/19/113091.

  Decided 19 Sep 2019 Trees
• DC/19/113091 Granted

  HOMEWALK HOUSE, JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 4NN

  REAR: ONE Silver birch (576) Remove deadwood (exempt works) REAR: TWO Ash (577 & 579) Remove deadwood (exempt works) REAR: ONE Silver birch (584) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2.5m from 16.5m to 14m & LATERAL REDUCTION by 0.5-1m from 3m to 0.5m. Reason: remove dead, dying, dysfunctional branches to maintain suitable sized tree for location. REAR: TWO Weeping ash (585-587) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m & LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 4m to 2.5m. Reason: to provide clearance to garden area FRONT: ONE Robinia (588) CROWN REDUCE by 1.5-2.m from ht 15m to 13m, radius from 6m to 4m. Reason: to reduce encroachment to neighbouring property FRONT: ONE Ash (589)(ht.9m) CROWN REDUCE by 1.5m from ht.9m to 7.5m & LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 3m to 1.5m. Reason: to maintain tree to suitable size for location FRONT: ONE Ash (590)(ht.13m) CROWN THIN by 20%. Reason: to retain the tree to develop a full mature canopy. REAR: TWO Sycamore (572, 573) CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level on S compass point. Remove dead, dying and dysfunctional branches. Reason: to reduce risk of branches falling onto neighbouring property, to provide clearance to neighbouring driveway and to retain the trees to develop full mature canopies. Informative: to continue to develop a mixed aged and multi-layered canopy amongst the trees in the grounds of Homewalk House sycamore trees T572 & T573 and ash tree T590 are being retained to develop full mature canopies without crown reduction.

  Decided 5 Sep 2019 Trees

1. 19 May 2026

   Received by Lewisham

2. 22 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Raise No Objection

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham granted permission on 22 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.

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• HOMEWALK HOUSE, JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 4NN

  DC/19/113269 Submitted 26 Jul 2019 50 yards away

  The London Borough of Lewisham HOMEWALK HOUSE, JEWS WALK, LONDON SE26 4NN Tree Preservation Order 2010. FRONT: ONE Hornbeam (565)(T1 in TPO 2010) Remove damaged branches over car park. Reason: health and safety. FRONT: ONE Hornbeam (575)(T2 in TPO 2010) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 12m to 9m and REDUCE RADIUS by 3m from 8m to 5m. Reason: to create more compact canopy to match the three other hornbeams (565,T1 in TPO; 566,T4 in TPO; 574,T3 in TPO) and reduce encroachment towards building. The London Borough of Lewisham (176 Kirkdale and 2 Jews Walk) Tree Preservation Order 1974. FRONT: ONE Lime (601)(T49a in TPO 1974) RE-POLLARD to previous pollard points. Reason: Routine repeat maintenance. Informative: to continue to develop a mixed aged and multi-layered canopy amongst the trees in the grounds of Homewalk House and in support of the London urban forest, non-TPO sycamore T572 & T573 and ash T590 are being retained without crown reduction to develop full mature canopies ? see DC/19/113091.

  Granted Trees 12 docs

• HOMEWALK HOUSE, JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 4NN

  DC/19/113091 Submitted 15 Jul 2019 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Silver birch (576) Remove deadwood (exempt works) REAR: TWO Ash (577 & 579) Remove deadwood (exempt works) REAR: ONE Silver birch (584) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2.5m from 16.5m to 14m & LATERAL REDUCTION by 0.5-1m from 3m to 0.5m. Reason: remove dead, dying, dysfunctional branches to maintain suitable sized tree for location. REAR: TWO Weeping ash (585-587) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m & LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 4m to 2.5m. Reason: to provide clearance to garden area FRONT: ONE Robinia (588) CROWN REDUCE by 1.5-2.m from ht 15m to 13m, radius from 6m to 4m. Reason: to reduce encroachment to neighbouring property FRONT: ONE Ash (589)(ht.9m) CROWN REDUCE by 1.5m from ht.9m to 7.5m & LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 3m to 1.5m. Reason: to maintain tree to suitable size for location FRONT: ONE Ash (590)(ht.13m) CROWN THIN by 20%. Reason: to retain the tree to develop a full mature canopy. REAR: TWO Sycamore (572, 573) CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level on S compass point. Remove dead, dying and dysfunctional branches. Reason: to reduce risk of branches falling onto neighbouring property, to provide clearance to neighbouring driveway and to retain the trees to develop full mature canopies. Informative: to continue to develop a mixed aged and multi-layered canopy amongst the trees in the grounds of Homewalk House sycamore trees T572 & T573 and ash tree T590 are being retained to develop full mature canopies without crown reduction.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• HOMEWALK HOUSE, JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 4NN

  DC/26/144063 Submitted 19 May 2026 50 yards away

  561-570 - Limes - Pollard to previous points approx 1.5-2m. 561-570 - Pollard to previous points to elevate risk of branch failure due to decay within original pollard points. 571 - Sycamore - Remove epicormic growth at 1.3m on main stem. 571 - To give clearance of obstructive growth over foot path by removal of epicormic growth. 572 - Sycamore - Remove deadwood greater than 25mm in diameter, crown lift to a height of 4m from ground level. 572 - Removal of deadwood to reduce risk of damage or injury from falling debris. crown lift To give sufficient height clearance over the car park to avoid damages. 585 - Weeping Ash - treat stump using eco plugs - exempt work. 586 -587 - Weeping Ash - Remove deadwood greater than 25mm in diameter. crown lift to a height of 3m from 3m. 586 - 587 - Removal of deadwood to reduce risk of damage or injury from falling debris over garden area of site. crown lift To give sufficient height clearance over the site garden area to avoid injury from the low level vegetation. 588 - Robinia - crown reduce by 1.5-2m, cut back from neighbouring prop to give 2.5m clearance, crown lift to a height of 3m, sever and remove 1m section of ivy using hand tools only. 588 - To give sufficient clearance from the neighbouring property to enable maintenance and prevent possible damage. 591 - Ash - Crown reduce by 2-2.5m to previous reduction points. 591 - Reduction to suitable growth points to promote new growth and new vitality. To allow more natural light and reduce the need for the client to use unnecessary resources during day light hours. 592-604 - Lime - Pollard to previous points approx 1.5-2m. 592-604 - Pollard to previous points to elevate risk of branch failure due to decay within original pollard points.

  Withdrawn Trees

• 152 KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4BB

  DC/26/144909 Submitted 30 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for the installation of a replacement sash window and door in the side el...

  Granted Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 152 KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4BB

  DC/26/144908 Submitted 30 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep

  Installation of a replacement sash window and door in the side elevation of 152 Kirkdale,SE26, in...

  Decided Windows or glazing 9 docs

• FLAT A, 13 JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 6PJ

  DC/26/142558 Submitted 29 Dec 2025 150 yards away

  FRONT: ONE dead Redwood (approx.ht.12m) FELL. Reason: all foliage brown, not from winter bronzing as the tree died during the summer 2025 due to the prolonged hot dry spring and summer, close to front of property, health & safety. Duty to replace applies. 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. Informative B: a replacement tree is required for amenity, wildlife and environmental benefits, suggest planting further from the front elevation near the side boundary with St Batholomews Close, tree species such as: field maple, wild cherry, Bee-bee tree (Tetradium daniellii, Judas tree, wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis), whitebeam, crab apple, common pear, Paperbark maple, Snowdrop tree (Halesia carolina), Amelanchier, Pride of India/Golden Rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), Italian alder, Hackberry (Celtis australis), Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica), Laburnum, Hawthorn, Magnolia Kobus, Strawberry Tree. Informative C: please retain stump and create habitat log piles and 'dead hedge' with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative D: encourage consideration of planting a mixed species front hedge to screen bins and cars, species such as common privet, holly, hawthorn, hazel, yew, Cotoneaster franchetii, alder buckthorn, elder, spindle.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• DC/26/145119 Awaiting decision

  43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN

  FRONT: ONE Lime tree (T1) Ht 15m FELL to ground level & treat stump REASON: A remedy to the differential foundation movement at the insured property and to ensure the long-term stability of the building. To limit the extent and need for expensive and disruptive engineering repair works at the insured property. To limit the extent and need for costly CO2e emissions relating to alternative engineering repair works at the insured property. It is the case that an alternative to felling such as pruning or significant 'pollarding' of the tree would not provide a reliable or sustainable remedy to the subsidence in this case. We do not consider that any other potential means of mitigation, including root barriers, would be effective or appropriate in the circumstances. We are satisfied that the evidence obtained following completion of our Arboricultural Implication Assessment report completed 31/01/2024 clearly links the Lime T1 and False Acacia T2 as the cause of damage to the risk address. REPLANTING: Insurers understanding the requirement to offer replacement planting in the event consent to fell is granted. 43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD TREE PRESERVATION ORDER 2024 DC/24/135159

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/145120 Awaiting decision

  45A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN

  FRONT: ONE False Acacia tree (T2) Ht 10m FELL to ground level and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved). REASON: Proposed as a remedy to the differential foundation movement at the insured property and to ensure the long-term stability of the building. The above tree works are proposed to limit the extent and need for expensive and disruptive engineering repair works at the insured property It is the case that an alternative to felling such as pruning or significant 'pollarding' of the tree would not provide a reliable or sustainable remedy to the subsidence in this case. We do not consider that any other potential means of mitigation, including root barriers, would be effective or appropriate in the circumstances. We are satisfied that the evidence obtained following completion of our Arboricultural Implication Assessment report completed 31/01/2024 clearly links the Lime T1 and False Acacia T2 as the cause of damage to the risk address. REPLANTING: Insurers understanding the requirement to offer replacement planting in the event consent to fell is granted. 45 DEVONSHIRE ROAD TREE PRESERVATION ORDER DC/24/136999

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144620 Granted

  249A KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4QD

  FRONT: THREE Lime (T1,T2,T3)(ht.7-8m) carefully re pollard the crown back to old points aproximately 3 metres of regrowth FRONT: ONE hornbeam (T4)(ht.8m) reduce the overall size of crown by 3 metres. These trees are causing excessive shading

  Received 7 Jul, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144984 Granted

  9 EXETER PLACE, LONDON, SE26 6AB

  REAR (fronting Wells Park Rd) ONE Sycamore (T2, in TPO A1)(ht.12-14m) FELL by dismantling to safe standing stem or high stump. Reason: health & safety, the tree is in severe physiological and structural decline, leaning towards the road, several branches have already failed, and although a small amount of live growth remains, the tree has no meaningful long-term viability, the significantly compromised structure presents an unacceptable risk of further branch or whole-tree failure onto highway. The proposed removal is necessary to eliminate the risk. The replacement tree is to be a large canopy species planted as near as practicable to the original location. The County of London (Lewisham No.2) Tree Preservation Order, 1957. Informative A: thank you for proposing 4x replacement trees, 1x is required to be a large canopy tree to replace the TPO tree and to maintain the treed boundary character to Wells Park Road for public streetscape amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change ? Hornbeam, Hop hornbeam, sessile oak, Japanese Pagoda Tree, walnut (Juglans regia), Italian alder or grey alder, Caucasian Elm (Zelkova carpinifolia), small leaved lime, Hackberry (Celtis australis), Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna), Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica) - see further planting details below. Informative B: thank you for planting additional voluntary trees for screening, to improve species diversity, and the setting of the property. Informative C: thank you also for looking to retain a safe standing stem/high stump and creating habitat log piles with some dead wood arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144936 Granted

  12 PRINCETHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PF

  REAR: ONE Lombardy Poplar (T1)(ht.16m) CROWN REDUCE by 10-11m to ht.5-6m, REDUCE SPREAD from 10m to 5m to create new pollard. Reason: multi-stemmed tree has had a major stem failure exposing large cavity approx.2m above gd level. Remaining stem above cavity is weighted towards neighbouring properties and a crown reduction to reduce weight and sail above cavity is urgently needed to minimise risk of future failures. Merely reducing the one stem would drastically change the balance of the overall canopy and exposure to wind would be likely to cause more failures on the remaining stems. Crown reduction is required for safety to reduce overall canopy to approximately 5-6m from ground level (please see annotated photo) to create a new pollard. Informative A: thank you for managing the tree by safe reduction to retain as a low pollard for rear amenity, wildlife and canopy shade to reduce heatwave temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Trees