57 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PA

1. 5 Aug 2026

   Received by Lewisham

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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.

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.

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.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 52 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PA

  DC/23/129990 Submitted 18 Jan 2023 0m away

  REAR SIDE (to Mayow Rd): ONE Apple (T1)(ht:8.8m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2.5m from 8.8m to 6.3m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1.5m from 4.8m to 3.3m, CROWN THIN by 15%. Reason: routine maintenance, tree close to neighbouring building. Informative A: the sensitive management of the tree beside Mayow Road for landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, wellbeing, wildlife and environmental benefits is greatly appreciated. Informative B: where possible please use cut branches in the garden to create habitat wood piles. Informative C: please continue to manage the rear garden for varied landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, wildlife habitat, plants for pollinators, improvement in air quality.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 52 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PA

  DC/19/114825 Submitted 27 Nov 2019 0m away

  FRONT: ONE False Acacia (T1)(approx.ht.9m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.2m to approx.7m, RADIUS by approx.1-2m from approx.3-4m to 1.7m on all compass points to previous prune points. Reason: repeat crown reduction to retain the tree within garden setting FRONT: ONE False Acacia (T2)(approx.ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.2m to approx.5m, RADIUS by 1-2m from approx. 2-3m to 1.3m on all compass points to appropriate prune points. Reason: crown reduction to retain the tree within garden setting and reduce overhang to neighbouring garden. Informative: it is greatly appreciated that the trees are being retained for public realm amenity, wildlife and ecosystem services benefits.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 57 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PA

  DC/19/113491 Submitted 13 Aug 2019 0m away

  Reinstatement of chimney to side elevation at 57 Bishopsthorpe Road, SE26.

  Granted Householder 6 docs
  Domestic

• 34 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PA

  DC/19/113604 Submitted 22 Aug 2019 0m away

  Demolition of existing conservatory at 34 Bishopsthorpe Road SE26 and construction of a replacement single storey extension at the rear.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 52 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PA

  DC/26/144630 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 0m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~1 Sep

  (T2) False acacia Re-Pollard to previous points by approx 3m - routine maintenance. Height from 7...

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 57 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PA

  DC/26/144151 Submitted 27 May 2026 0m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jul

  FRONT: Cotoneaster Tree (T2) Ht 3.5m. FELL. REASON: damage observed to the front bay window of th...

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing Trees

• DC/26/145195 Granted

  8 LEE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 9RT

  REAR: ONE Robinia (TPO T5)(approx.ht.12m) POLLARD three main stems by approx.6m to ht.6m. Reason: safety retrenchement, extensive die back of canopy, Kretzschmaria deusta (Brittle Cinder wood-decay fungus) found at base of tree. The London Borough of Lewisham (Page Heath Estate no.5) Tree Preservation Order 1976. Informative A: huge thank you for managing the TPO tree to retain 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.

  27 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/145174 Awaiting decision

  KEMSLEY, LEWISHAM PARK, LONDON, SE13 6QW

  FRONT (to Lewisham High St): ONE Crab Apple (5240) Ht 2m FELL - (not in TPO). Reason: Dead tree - Following findings from a tree survey. Duty to replace dead tree in conservation area. REPLACEMENT PROPOSAL: We will replace the dead apple with another apple, so a like for like replacement. The whip will be 1-1.5m as you have requested. The tree will be protected with support from a stake, mulch will be added around the base and due to the size and girth of the tree, we will also provide a strimmer guard to go around the base of the tree to protect from any possible strimmer damage. See DC/26/144684 fro Two TPO trees; Copper Beech & False Acacia trees

  25 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

  7 Jul 2026 Trees
• DC/26/145009 Awaiting decision

  CLARENDON HOTEL, 8-16 MONTPELIER ROW, LONDON, SE3 0RW

  REAR: ONE: Beech Tree ( T4) ( TPO T34 of TPO 1976 ) Height approx. 25+m. FELL to ground level. REASON: For health & safety reasons we request the tree be completely felled due to disease. The tree is in a private car park within the hotel boundry.The tree branches are incredibly fragile & prone to breakage.

  10 Aug 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144989 Awaiting decision

  79 DACRE PARK, LONDON, SE13 5BX

  REAR: ONE: Cherry Tree (T1) Ht 6m. FELL to ground level. REASON: Dead tree. RFW Routine maintenance. FRONT: ONE: Cherry Tree (T2) CROWN REDUCTION by 2.5m from 12m to 9.5m. SPREAD by 2.5m from 6.5m to 4m. REASON: remove major deadwood. RFW Routine maintenance.

  6 Aug 2026 Trees