Planning application
31 LEWISHAM PARK, LONDON, SE13 6QZ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
REAR: ONE Pear (T1)(ht.7m) FELL. Reason: the tree is starting to decline and is dropping small br...
As published by the council, reference DC/26/144108
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/144108
- Status
- Unknown
- Received
- 22 May 2026
- Validated
- 29 Jul 2026
- Postcode
- SE13 6QZ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 May 2026
Received by Lewisham
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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29 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Aug 2026
Status changed to Unknown
Previously Registered.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 23 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Lewisham took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Lewisham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Lewisham's median decision took 54 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About this record
The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Lewisham's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.
Nearby applications
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51 LEWISHAM PARK, LONDON, SE13 6QZ
REAR: ONE Lime (T1/T10)(ht:14m, spread: 7.9m) CROWN LIFT to 5m above ground level, CROWN THIN by 15%, Sever Ivy. Reason: routine management, shade issue. Duplicate of T1 in case ref DC/23/130070. Informative A: the sensitive management of the tree for landscape amenity of Lewisham Park conservation area, urban forest canopy/urban greening, wellbeing, wildlife, environmental benefits and to mitigate the climate and biodiversity emergencies is greatly appreciated. Informative B: please use cut branches in the garden to create habitat wood piles, and/ or a 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: please continue to plant trees, shrubs, hedges, climbers, perennials, bulbs and groundcover for varied garden landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, wildlife habitat, plants for pollinators, improve air quality.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
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51 LEWISHAM PARK, LONDON, SE13 6QZ
REAR: ONE Lime (T10)(ht:14m, Radial Spread:7.9m) CROWN LIFT to 5m above ground level, CROWN THIN by 15%, Sever Ivy; Reason: Tree too large for environment and causing excess shading.
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51 LEWISHAM PARK, LONDON, SE13 6QZ
REAR (in neighbouring garden): ONE Lime (T1)(ht:14m, spread: 7.9m) CROWN LIFT to 5m above ground level, CROWN THIN by 15%, Sever Ivy. Reason: routine management, shade issue. Informative A: the sensitive management of the tree for landscape amenity of Lewisham Park conservation area, urban forest canopy/urban greening, wellbeing, wildlife, environmental benefits and to mitigate the climate and biodiversity emergencies is greatly appreciated. Informative B: please use cut branches in the garden to create habitat wood piles, and/ or a 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: please continue to plant trees, shrubs, hedges, climbers, perennials, bulbs and groundcover for varied garden landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, wildlife habitat, plants for pollinators, improve air quality.
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52 LEWISHAM PARK, LONDON, SE13 6QZ
FRONT: ONE Dead Birch FELL. Duty to replace applies - existing adjacent young/semi-mature oak is to be retained as replacement tree for amenity and urban forest benefits. Informative: retain deadwood logs and standing deadwood where safe for biodiversity and habitat for the nationally endangered stag beetle which has a strong hold in SE London
Granted Trees 2 docs -
44 LEWISHAM PARK, LONDON, SE13 6QZ
REAR: ONE Leyland Cypress (G1)(ht.12-14m) FELL REAR: THREE Lawson Cypress (G1)(ht.4-6m) FELL REAR: ONE Lawson Cypress (G2)(ht.6-8m) FELL REAR: ONE Pear (G2)(ht.6-8m) CROWN REDUCE by approx.1m to approx.ht.6-7m (Remove ivy - exempt work) Revised specification above agreed in telephone conversation with applicant 28/02/2020 15:53 to retain pear G2. Informative: the indication that a mixed species hedge along the rear boundary will be considered within the longer term plans for the garden of 44 Lewisham Park, to reinforce the conservation area boundary, complement the green vegetated character of the gardens of Lewisham Park conservation area and provide an attractive outlook for residents on both sides of the boundary is greatly appreciated.
Granted Trees 8 docs