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MCLELLAN HOUSE, 47 BENSON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RG

Awaiting decision Lewisham DC/26/145135

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

FRONT: ONE Lime (in G1)(ht.8m) FELL. Reason: pollard tree has failed at W end of line of 5x limes...

As published by the council, reference DC/26/145135

Application record

Reference
DC/26/145135
Status
Registered
Received
21 Aug 2026
Validated
8 Oct 2026
Postcode
SE23 3RG

Site history

Applications at this address on the Lewisham register

This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • DC/26/145541 Awaiting decision

    MCLELLAN HOUSE, 47 BENSON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RG

    Installation of replacement double glazed uPVC framed casement windows and rear and communal door...

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026
  • DC/26/143395 Refused

    MCLELLAN HOUSE, 47 BENSON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RG

    Installation of replacement double glazed PVCu framed casement windows, and rear and communal doors in the elevations at 1-6 McLellan House, 47 Benson Road Forest Hill SE23.

    Decided 10 Jun 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 Aug 2026

    Received by Lewisham

  2. 8 Oct 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 14 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 3 December 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.

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 55 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About this record

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Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • MCLELLAN HOUSE, 47 BENSON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RG

    DC/26/145541 Submitted 24 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~20 Nov

    Installation of replacement double glazed uPVC framed casement windows and rear and communal door...

    Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

  • 47 Benson Road, SE23 3RG

    DC/08/069434/FT Submitted 15 Jul 2008 50 yards away

    Details of tree work, namely, repollard to previous points and remove basal and epicormic growth from a row of Lime trees to the front ; remove dead wood from an Oak tree, crown thin by 20% and crown lift to 3.5m a Pear tree, fell two dying Apple trees and reduce by 50% a third Apple tree, crown lift to 2.5m over pavement a group of Ash trees, all to the rear of McLellan House, 47 Benson Road, SE23.

    Withdrawn Reserved matters Trees

  • MCLELLAN HOUSE, HONOR OAK ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RG

    DC/24/137686 Submitted 9 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    REAR ONE Oak tree(T1) Ht 15m LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m on E & SE compass point. Reason: Cutback all lateral growth that are overhanging the rear garden of No.45 Benson Road back inline with the boundary fence Justification - part of ongoing maintenance to ensure tree is keep in a good condition and in good health Informative A: The sensitive management of the tree is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change. Informative B: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
    Small domestic

  • MCLELLAN HOUSE, HONOR OAK ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RG

    DC/13/84434 Submitted 5 Aug 2013 50 yards away

    Along the Northern and Western Boundary: - Seven Limes (G1 on the plan submitted) Reduce back to Most Recent Reduction Points by Removing Approximately 1.5 metres of New Growth.Along Eastern Boundary:-ONE Hawthorn (T2) 35% Crown Reduction by Removing Approximately 2.5 metres of the Crown of the Tree.ONE Oak (T3) Crown Reduction by up to 4 metres to the Eastern Side of the Crown.THREE Damson (G2) Crown Reduction by up to 2 metres to the Eastern Side of the Crown.

    Granted Trees 1 doc

  • MCLELLAN HOUSE, HONOR OAK ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RG

    DC/13/084434 Submitted 5 Aug 2013 50 yards away

    Along the Northern and Western Boundary: - Seven Limes (G1 on the plan submitted) Reduce back to Most Recent Reduction Points by Removing Approximately 1.5 metres of New Growth.Along Eastern Boundary:-ONE Hawthorn (T2) 35% Crown Reduction by Removing Approximately 2.5 metres of the Crown of the Tree.ONE Oak (T3) Crown Reduction by up to 4 metres to the Eastern Side of the Crown.THREE Damson (G2) Crown Reduction by up to 2 metres to the Eastern Side of the Crown.

    Granted Trees 1 doc

  • MCLELLAN HOUSE, 47 BENSON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RG

    DC/26/143395 Submitted 18 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Installation of replacement double glazed PVCu framed casement windows, and rear and communal doors in the elevations at 1-6 McLellan House, 47 Benson Road Forest Hill SE23.

    Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 15 docs