THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

This site has had 12 applications since 2026: 9 approved, 1 refused.

• DC/26/144469 Granted

  THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 13-External Lighting of planning permission DC/23/130987 dated 30th August 2023 (amended by DC/24/135693 dated 10th July 2024) at The Horniman Museum & Gardens, 100 London Road SE23.

  Decided 5 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/144379 Granted

  THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Mechanical Services/Noise Control of Listed Building Consent DC/23/130988 dated 30th August 2023 at The Horniman Museum & Gardens, 100 London Road SE23.

  Decided 5 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/144126 Awaiting decision

  THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  CENTRAL (Animal Walk/Butterfly House): ONE dead Willow (T1)(approx.ht.12m) FELL to monolith ht.4m...

  Submitted 26 May 2026
• DC/26/143935 Granted

  THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  REAR (by pitch & putt): ONE Cedar (T1)(approx.ht.16m) remove one snapped limb. Reason: it has snapped and hanging in the canopy, to be removed to mitigate health & safety issues as the gardens are a high volume area. REAR (by rail line nature trail): ONE Ash (T2)(approx.ht.12m) remove snapped and fallen canopy. Reason: canopy has snapped out due to a large cavity causing structural failure and the canopy is now lying on the ground, the stem to be left as it stands as monolith. Informative A: thank you for careful management to retain trees and monoliths for amenity, wildlife and landscape character. Informative B: successional planting is encouraged with another cedar planted nearby for future feature tree in this part of the garden near the top entrance off Horniman Drive. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with some arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Decided 18 May 2026 Trees
• DC/26/143805 Granted

  THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 14 (Delivery and Servicing Plan-Cafe) and Condition 18 (Heritage Interpretations) of planning permission DC/23/130987 dated on 30/08/2023 (as amended by DC/24/135693 dated on 10/07/2024) at The Horniman Museum & Gardens, 100 London Road, SE23.

  Decided 19 Jun 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/143750 Granted

  THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 10-Digital Display of Listed Building Consent DC/23/130988 dated 30th August 2023 at The Horniman Museum & Gardens, 100 London Road SE23.

  Decided 17 Jun 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/143667 Granted

  THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  FRONT: ONE Catalpa / Indian Bean tree (approx HEIGHT 8m ) (T1) - REMOVAL of TWO dangerous Branches. REASON: The first has snapped and is hanging in the canopy. The second is a hazard beam that has horizontal splits. Both should be removed to mitigate health & safety issues as the gardens are a high volume area. Informative A: to thank for retaining the tree for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Decided 22 Apr 2026 Trees
• DC/26/143522 Refused

  THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 13-External Lighting and Condition 20-PV Panels (Community Space Roof) of planning permission DC/23/130987 dated 30th August 2023 (amended by DC/24/135693 dated 10th July 2024) at The Horniman Museum & Gardens, 100 London Road SE23.

  Decided 22 May 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/143344 Granted

  THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  FRONT (London Rd): ONE Bay (T1)(ht.7m) FELL. Reason: it is located approximately 1m from the main foundations of the building so removal will mitigate future issues. A mediterranean garden will be planted up as a replacement as an example of a drought resistant form of urban planting. REAR (by nursery): ONE Beech (T2)(ht.8m) FELL. Reason: it is dominated by the larger beech & yew trees growing nearby leading to phototropic lateral growth towards the nursery that will cause problems for the gutters & roof. Another beech tree will be planted a little further away in the south downs. REAR (by nursery): ONE Yew (T3)(ht.10m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 10m to ht.9m, LATERAL REDUCE by 2m from 8m to 6m Southern laterals. Reason: to rebalance the tree keeping a natural aesthetic. Informative A: the replacement tree for beech (T2) is hugely appreciated to maintain the treed character of the gardens, for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Decided 22 Apr 2026 Trees
• DC/26/143238 Granted

  THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  Internal and external upgrade improvement works of the existing CUE building, replacement of gas boiler with air-to-water source heat pumps, installation of a new mechanical ventilation heat recovery (MVHR), together with new floor insulation, draught proofing, sealing windows, air and box beams vents on the roof, new electrical cables and repairs to external timbers at Horniman Museum, 100 London Road SE23.

  Decided 23 May 2026 Full applications

1. 22 Jun 2026

   Received by Lewisham

2. 29 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 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 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Lewisham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Lewisham decided amendment applications in a median of 36 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  DC/26/143238 Submitted 6 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Internal and external upgrade improvement works of the existing CUE building, replacement of gas boiler with air-to-water source heat pumps, installation of a new mechanical ventilation heat recovery (MVHR), together with new floor insulation, draught proofing, sealing windows, air and box beams vents on the roof, new electrical cables and repairs to external timbers at Horniman Museum, 100 London Road SE23.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 21 docs

• THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  DC/26/143242 Submitted 6 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Replacement of the existing gas cabinet air heater with air-to-air source heat pump (ASHPs) and air handling unit, located on the west side of the building, together with the replacement of acrylic triple layer polycarbonate, installation of new greenhouse thermal screens, new extract fan in the north elevation, together with draught proofing works and the electrical cables in the Butterfly House at Horniman Museum, 100 London Road SE23.

  Granted Full applications 25 docs

• THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  DC/26/143750 Submitted 21 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 10-Digital Display of Listed Building Consent DC/23/130988 dated 30th August 2023 at The Horniman Museum & Gardens, 100 London Road SE23.

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• HORNIMAN GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  DC/25/142249 Submitted 25 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  REAR (nature trail): ONE Lime (T1)(approx ht.12m) LATERAL REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 11m to 9m on E compass point, no height reduction. Reason: to give 2m clearance from the lamp column, pruning to suitable points to maintain natural aesthetic. REAR (nature trail): ONE Sycamore (T237)(approx.ht.12m) LATERAL REDUCE by removing dead stem. Reason: the stem has died, remove for health & safety reasons, the tree will remain. REAR (nature trail): ONE Sycamore (T264)(approx.ht.14m) LATERAL REDUCE by removing south stem which has died. Reason: the stem has died, remove for health & safety reasons, the tree will remain. REAR (nature trail): ONE Prunus (T3)(approx.ht.8m) FELL. Reason: strong eastward lean over the footpath that runs through the nature trail, poor physiological condition noted previously, lean appears to be worsening, replant with another prunus - see informative A below for alternative species. REAR (nature trail): Sycamore (T2) remove deadwood and stub ? exempt works. Informative A: the proposed replacement for Prunus T3 is greatly appreciated to maintain the woodland habitat for wildlife and visitors wellbeing, suggested alternative species to Prunus: alder buckthorn, grey or goat willow, hazel, purging buckthorn, elder. Informative B: to thank for retaining the treed character of the disused rail line for amenity, wildlife habitat and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please continue creating habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• HORNIMAN MUSEUM AND GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  DC/23/130056 Submitted 24 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  REAR (near mini golf): ONE London Plane (T174)(ht:approx.20m) FELL and replace. Reason: basal fungal brackets, declining physiological condition (loss of fine twigs, large areas of bark loss on upper branches seen from disabled parking area), resistograph results show very low resistance in the low stem holding wood hugely increasing the likelihood of failure; given the size of the tree, the proximity to the mini golf course, on higher ground than adjacent disabled parking area, the combination of the compromised strength and high footfall mean the tree must be removed to prevent health & safety issues in the future; a native species tree is proposed to be planted as a replacement. Informative A: the proposed replacement tree planting is hugely appreciated to maintain the treed setting and amenity of the Horniman Gardens. In view of the specimen trees and arboretum character of the gardens, a large canopy replacement tree is suggested with species such as: hornbeam, oak, wild service tree, London plane, cut leaved beech, Indian horse chestnut, wingnut, Japanese pagoda tree, golden rain tree. Informative B: where possible please continue to 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 7 docs

• THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

  DC/26/143344 Submitted 12 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  FRONT (London Rd): ONE Bay (T1)(ht.7m) FELL. Reason: it is located approximately 1m from the main foundations of the building so removal will mitigate future issues. A mediterranean garden will be planted up as a replacement as an example of a drought resistant form of urban planting. REAR (by nursery): ONE Beech (T2)(ht.8m) FELL. Reason: it is dominated by the larger beech & yew trees growing nearby leading to phototropic lateral growth towards the nursery that will cause problems for the gutters & roof. Another beech tree will be planted a little further away in the south downs. REAR (by nursery): ONE Yew (T3)(ht.10m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 10m to ht.9m, LATERAL REDUCE by 2m from 8m to 6m Southern laterals. Reason: to rebalance the tree keeping a natural aesthetic. Informative A: the replacement tree for beech (T2) is hugely appreciated to maintain the treed character of the gardens, for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• DC/26/145161 Awaiting decision

  3 CATFORD BROADWAY, LONDON, SE6 4SP

  An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with planning permission (DC/224/138471) dated 05 March 2025:- in order to allow removal of Condition (4) Restricted Opening hours at 3 Catford Broadway, SE6

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Amendments
• DC/26/145004 Awaiting decision

  31 OAKVIEW ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3QF

  An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/25/141162) dated 18 August 2025 for the variation of Condition (2) Approved Plans in order to allow:- to enable permitted development first floor extension constructed above the ground floor outer wall at 31 Oakview Road SE6.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Amendments
• DC/26/144925 Awaiting decision

  LAND AT THE FORMER BELL GREEN GAS WORKS, BELL GREEN, LONDON, SE23 2QT

  Application submitted under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for a non-material amendment to planning permission DC/23/133854 dated 7 March 2025 to amend the approved elevations through revisions to façade detailing, including horizontal banding and coloured brickwork treatments at ground floor level and around residential entrances, at Land at the Former Bell Green Gas Works, Bell Green, SE26.

  Received 31 Jul, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Amendments
• DC/26/143860 Granted

  JUNO WAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE AND, ELIZABETH TRADING ESTATE, JUNO WAY, LONDON, SE14 5RW

  An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/23/134314) dated 12 March 2025, to vary Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) and 27 (Internal Floorspace): in order to allow design changes to the facades and roof and the removal of the first floor from the cafe building at Juno Way Industrial Estate and Elizabeth Trading Estate, Juno Way SE14.

  Received 29 Apr, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Amendments
• DC/26/143416 Granted

  BLACKHEATH HOSPITAL - OUTPATIENTS CENTRE, WINCHESTER HOUSE, INDEPENDENTS ROAD, LONDON, SE3 9LF

  An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with planning permission ( DC/01/049082) dated 20 August 2001 in order to vary the wording of Condition (2): to restrict the use of the premises for the sale of food and drinking within Class E(b) at Blackheath Hospital Winchester House Independents Road SE3.

  Received 20 Mar, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Amendments