Planning application
41 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BU
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 Apple tree (T2) Ht 4m FELL to ground level and poison using eco plugs. REASON: Tree is extremely close to house (leaning toward & almost touching roof); resident is worried it will fall, as other apple tree has done.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/144812
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/144812
- Type
- Trees in Conservation Areas
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 22 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Forest Hill
- Parish
- Does NOT need to go to BCAP
- Postcode
- SE26 4BU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jul 2026
Received by Lewisham
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4 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 16 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 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in London
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6 documents on file for this application
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This application is with Lewisham for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
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41 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BU
87% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep
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10 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BX
The demolition of existing double garage and construction of a part lower ground/part one/part two storey two bedroom house to the side and rear of 10 Thorpewood Avenue SE26.
Refused Full applications Demolition 30 docs -
FLAT B, 16 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BX
An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment to the planning permission dated 27 September 2016 (DC/16/097727), for the demolition of an existing garage and the construction of a two-storey four bedroom dwelling-house on land adjacent to 18 Thorpewood Avenue SE26, together with the provision of a parking space, cycle and bin stores, and associated landscaping, in order to amend condition 2 and change the measurements shown on an approved plan.
Granted Amendments Demolition 9 docsDomestic -
18 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BX
An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with planning permission reference DC/16/097727 dated 27 September 2019 for the demolition of an existing garage and the construction of a two-storey four bedroom dwelling-house on land adjacent to 18 Thorpewood Avenue SE26, together with the provision of a parking space, cycle and bin stores, and associated landscaping in order to amend the wording of Condition (4) (a) to read the building shall be designed so as to provide sound insulation against external noise and vibration.
Granted Amendments Demolition 5 docsDomestic -
18 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BX
Details submitted in respect of Condition (3) Construction Management Plan in connection with planning permission DC/16/097727 dated 27 September 2016 for the demolition of an existing garage and the construction of a two-storey four bedroom dwelling-house on land adjacent to 18 Thorpewood Avenue SE26, together with the provision of a parking space, cycle and bin stores, and associated landscaping.
Granted Full applications Demolition 6 docsDomestic -
10 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BX
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 7(c)-Living Roof of planning permission DC/20/118501 dated 18th March 2021 at 10 Thorpewood Avenue SE26.
Granted Full applications 5 docs
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