4 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QU

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Received by Lewisham

2. 11 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 October 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.

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.

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• 2 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QU

  DC/25/142234 Submitted 24 Nov 2025 0m away

  REAR: ONE Lime (T1)(ht.13m) FELL. Reason: decayed stem, hollow from the ground level base up to the crown break at around 4m, vitality is poor and tree in significant decline, replanting with a Liquidambar, nursery stock size 1.75m-2m tall (approx 6 feet) ? see informative below re alternative replacement species. Informative A: please leave as much as possible of the lime tree (T1) standing by retaining safe standing stem with bark crevices and decay cavity for wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative B: the Bat Conservation Trust advises checking thoroughly for roosting bats before and during tree works with soft fell process followed to proceed with care and with cut timber left grounded over night to allow any bats to make their way out, tree works ideally during Sept/Oct to avoid maternity and hibernation seasons when bats are most vulnerable to disturbance. Informative C: the replacement tree planting is greatly appreciated, alternative species includes sessile oak, Turkey oak, Japanese Pagoda Tree, Indian Horse Chestnut, Golden Rain Tree/Pride of India (Koelreuteria paniculata), Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), wild service tree. Informative D: huge thank you for retaining T2 for rear amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative E: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 1 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QU

  DC/19/112843 Submitted 26 Jun 2019 0m away

  REAR: ONE Poplar (T1) FELL. Reason: large basal cavity and stem lean over garden, health & safety. Informative: trees at the end of rear gardens frequently have the space to develop into the boroughs large canopy trees which are important for the ecosystem services which they provide. A replacement tree within the rear garden would be much appreciated in support of the newly launched London National Park City and to mitigate against climate change.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 2 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QU

  DC/26/143401 Submitted 19 Mar 2026 0m away

  REAR: ONE Lime (T2)(ht.13m) FELL - leaving safe standing stem totem is encouraged for wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Reason: large cavity, hollow main stem, fell as close to ground level as possible. Grind out stump to 200mm below ground level. Grindings will be left neatly in stump location. REAR: ONE dead Lime (T1)(ht.13m) FELL - leaving safe standing stem totem is encouraged for wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Reason: T1 already has TCA consent to fell ref DC/25/142234, T1 is hollow from the base up to the crown break at around 4m, is dead and causing a serious health and safety issue. Informative A: please leave safe standing trunks as totems with bark crevices and decay cavity for bats, other wildlife habitat and biodiversity, and please create habitat log piles with arisings also for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative B: the Bat Conservation Trust advises checking thoroughly for roosting bats before and during tree works with soft fell process followed to proceed with care and with cut timber left grounded over night to allow any bats to make their way out, tree works ideally during Sept/Oct to avoid maternity and hibernation seasons when bats are most vulnerable to disturbance. Informative C: 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 D: the replacement tree planting under duty to replace is greatly appreciated, please plant 2 different species for amenity and climate change resilience selected from small leaved lime, sessile oak, Turkey oak, Japanese Pagoda Tree, Indian Horse Chestnut, walnut, Golden Rain Tree/Pride of India (Koelreuteria paniculata), Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), wild service tree, Liquidambar, Italian alder, Ginkgo, Caucasian elm (Zelkova carpinifolia).

  Granted Trees 11 docs

• LYNCOURT, THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QT

  DC/26/145077 Submitted 17 Aug 2026 29m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  T4: Sycamore: Cut back 2 lower branches overhanging into the garden of 4, The Orchard (neighbouri...

  Awaiting decision

• 5 LYNCOURT, THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QT

  DC/26/144589 Submitted 1 Jul 2026 29m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

  Removal of the existing ground floor entrance structure, and installation of a new ground floor e...

  Awaiting decision

• 6 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QS

  DC/26/142810 Submitted 28 Jan 2026 73m away

  Demolition of the existing rear extensions and construction of new ground floor rear extensions, construction of a new rear dormer window, installation of replacement windows and reconfiguration of window opening to the rear and flank elevations, removal of a rear tree and all associated works at 6 The Orchard, SE3.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +3 7 docs
  Domestic