4 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW

1. 7 Sep 2026

   Received by Lewisham

2. 16 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 November 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.

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Lewisham's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

• BASEMENT FLAT, 18 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW

  DC/25/141804 Submitted 14 Oct 2025 0m away

  FRONT: ONE mature Prunus laurocerasus (common laurel) (T1)(ht.7m) FELL including grinding out the stump to prevent regrowth. Reason: is excessively large, severely restricting daylight to the flat & obscuring the front elevation of the property, removal will benefit growth of T2 which is being retained. Proposed replanting with ornamental pear tree (Pyrus calleryana) in the front garden to maintain greenery, support biodiversity, and provide seasonal interest, while allowing improved light levels and natural surveillance of the property. Note: FRONT: ONE Elaeagnus × ebbingei (Ebbinge's silverberry)(T2)(ht.5.5m) RETAINED, no works proposed. Reason: this tree will be retained as it is an attractive specimen with a higher, more open crown and contributes positively to the character of the property and conservation area. Informative A: huge thank you for retaining a vegetated front garden for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: thank you also for the proposed replacement tree (Pyrus calleryana) ? other suitable trees are such as crab apple, quince (Cydonia oblonga), common pear (Pyrus communis), medlar, elder, hazel, Laburnum, holly, Magnolia.

  Granted Trees 11 docs

• 24 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW

  DC/25/141780 Submitted 13 Oct 2025 0m away

  REAR:ONE Lime (T1) (ht.35m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT 30% by 10m to 25m from 35m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 15m to 12m. Reason: General maintenance ONE Lime(T2)(ht.26m)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT 30% by 8m to 18m from 26m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 13m to 10m. Reason: General maintenance 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 8 docs

• 24 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW

  DC/25/142477 Submitted 18 Dec 2025 0m away

  REAR: ONE Lime (T1)(ht.18-20m) FELL to standing stem approx.ht.5m. Reason: tree trunk is hollow from branch fork at approx.7m downwards into base, see photographs, less than one third holding wood within decayed base measured through the vertical basal slit, tree is leaning, a health and safety hazard beside Breakspears Mews, could come down in high winds any time, stem to be left standing for wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative A: 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 - replacement species selected from: small leaved lime, sessile oak, hornbeam, black poplar, wild service tree. Informative B: reducing the tree to a high safe standing stem is greatly appreciated for wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative D: huge thank you for retaining other trees for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative E: 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 F: please ensure the gey squirrel drey is checked for nesting birds first before tree works.

  Granted Trees 12 docs

• GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 2 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW

  DC/24/136699 Submitted 10 Jul 2024 0m away

  Construction of a garden room in rear garden of Ground Floor Flat, 2 Breakspears Road, SE4.

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• 20 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW

  DC/26/142924 Submitted 5 Feb 2026 0m away

  REAR: ONE: (T1) Cherry tree HEIGHT REDUCTION by 1.5m from 7.5m to 6m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 0.5m from 5m to 4.5m. 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

• 19 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XW

  DC/19/112557 Submitted 5 Jun 2019 48m away

  The replacement of existing sliding sash and casements windows with new timber framed double glazed replacements to the front and side elevations, together with new double glazed uPVC replacements for exisiting widnows and french doors to the rear elevation of 19 Breakspears Road SE4.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing