12 OAKCROFT ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7ED

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Received by Lewisham

2. 27 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 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 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• 1 OAKCROFT ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7ED

  DC/26/143227 Submitted 5 Mar 2026 0m away

  FRONT (to St Austell Rd): ONE Lime (T1)(ht.14m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 14m to ht.12m, REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 12m to 10m. FRONT (to St Austell Rd): ONE Lime (T2)(ht.12m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 12m to ht.9m, REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 7m to 5m. FRONT (to St Austell Rd): ONE Sycamore (T3)(ht.10m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 10m to ht.7m, REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 6m to 4m. FRONT (to St Austell Rd): ONE Ash (T4)(ht.11m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 11m to ht.8m, REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 7m to 5m. REASON: previous pollards, cyclical pruning programme of reduction to shape canopies and improve light conditions, pruning to suitable points, maintaining natural aesthetics. Informative A: The sensitive management of the trees 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 7 docs

• 40 OAKCROFT ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7ED

  DC/20/115894 Submitted 3 Feb 2020 0m away

  REAR: ONE Ash (T3) LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m from 5m to 4m on E compass point. Reason: to provide 1m clearance from neighbouring outbuilding.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 40 OAKCROFT ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7ED

  DC/20/115563 Submitted 3 Feb 2020 0m away

  REAR: ONE Copper Beech (T1,T4 in TPO)(ht.17m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.5 m from 17m to 15.5m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 12m to 11m, CROWN THIN by 15%. Reason: routine maintenance to remove weak, crossing and rubbing branches, precautionary crown reduction due to early stage basal fruiting body. REAR: ONE Beech (T2,T2 in TPO) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.5-2 m from 13m to 11.5m, REDUCE RADIUS by approx. 2m on all compass points to previous prune points. Reason: routine maintenance and provide 2m clearance from property. The London Borough of Lewisham 40 & 42 Oakcroft Road and 4 Eliot Park Tree Preservation Order, 1973

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 2 OAKCROFT ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7ED

  DC/19/112906 Submitted 1 Jul 2019 0m away

  FRONT: ONE small Silver Birch (T1) FELL. Reason: to benefit growth of adjacent larger birch FRONT: ONE large Silver Birch (T2) Lateral reduction of 2/3 small low side branches to main stem on SW compass point. Reason: to reduce foliage overhanging the drive. REAR: ONE Hawthorn (T3) FELL.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 14 OAKCROFT ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7ED

  DC/26/143205 Submitted 3 Mar 2026 0m away

  REAR: ONE Mimosa (T1)(ht.10m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 10m to ht.8m, REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 8m to 6m, (remove major deadwood ? exempt works) Reason: general maintenance. 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 7 docs

• 12 OAKCROFT ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7ED

  DC/26/143597 Submitted 3 Apr 2026 0m away

  REAR: ONE: Robinia (T1)(ht.12-14m) FELL. REASON: tree in a light suppressed position with slenderness noted on primary stem, removal will benefit growth of a neighbouring pollard Ash. The homeowner proposes to replant with a heavy standard Ginkgo biloba, with appropriate establishment maintenance, including watering during the first growing seasons, the proposed replacement tree is considered to represent a sustainable and appropriate arboricultural and landscape replacement. Informative A: huge thank you for the replacement planting with a Ginkgo to maintain urban forest canopy benefits, and also for retaining other trees for amenity, wildlife and to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please ensure the replacement tree is watered with approx 25 litres water fortnightly, beg April-end Sept, for 5 years for best chance of ensure successful establishment, and water more frequently in prolonged dry spells. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 5 docs