HABERDASHERS ASKES HATCHAM GIRLS SCHOOL, JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NY

This site has had 6 applications since 2019: 5 approved, 0 refused.

• DC/24/137083 Granted

  HABERDASHERS ASKES HATCHAM GIRLS SCHOOL, JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NY

  FRONT: ONE dead Horse Chestnut (T11, T12 in TPO)(ht.13m) FELL to 1m stump. Reason: the tree has died, located in playground, nr entrance gate on Jerningham Road, to fell to 1m stump and replace with a large canopy tree as agreed in agents email 5 September 2024 to retain the treed boundary character of the school site and landscape amenity. - see condition 2 below for replacement tree species, planting details and maintenance. REAR: ONE London Plane (T21)(ht.18-20m) remove deadwood (exempt works). Reason: routine safety management to retain the tree by the playground and main building. London Borough of Lewisham (Haberdashers Askes Hatcham School) Tree Preservation Order 1980. Informative A: huge appreciation that Catalpha (T22,T16 in TPO) felled due to extensive decay and increasing lean ref DC/22/129150 is agreed in applicants email 5 September 2024, to be replaced with a Catalpha near the original location by the west boundary of the playground opposite the Jerningham Road main entrance gate, to retain the treed boundary character of the school site and landscape amenity. Informative B: retaining a 1m stump from the dead Horse Chestnut (T11,T12 in TPO) together with the already retained stump of the Catalpha (T22,T16 in TPO), is greatly welcomed for wildlife habitat and biodiversity, and encourage retention on site of the felled stem of dead Horse Chestnut (T11,T12 in TPO) with creation of habitat log piles from arisings to enhance further wildlife and biodiversity benefits within the school grounds. Condition 2: Dead Horse Chestnut (T11, T12 in TPO) is to be replaced by a large canopy tree, species to be selected from: Tulip Tree, Liquidambar, Indian Horse Chestnut, Italian alder, small leaved lime, sessile oak, Robinia, Norway maple, beech, field maple, wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis), wingnut, Hop Hornbeam, Japanese pagoda tree, Hackberry (Celtis australis). Reason: to retain the treed boundary character of the school site and landscape amenity.

  Decided 6 Sep 2024 Trees
• DC/19/114600 Granted

  HABERDASHERS ASKES HATCHAM GIRLS SCHOOL, JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NY

  FRONT: ONE Chestnut (T9)(ht.17m, twin-stemmed) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 5m from 17m to 12m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 0.5m from approx.radius 4m-5m to approx.radius 3.5m-4.5m on all compass points. Reason: compression fork between main stems, high risk location within school playground. REAR: ONE Sycamore (T10) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 4m from 16m to 12m, LATERAL REDUCTION by approx.1-2m to 4m on all compass points. Remove ivy (exempt works). Reason: neighbour complaints from overhanging branches and shade issues. NB.FRONT: ONE London Plane (T8)(T5 in TPO) Remove dead branch. Reason: overhanging road, health and safety (exempt works - TPO approval already granted within DC/19/113434 dated 30/08/2019). Informative: T10 sycamore - a lesser crown reduction for minimal pruning wounds and to retain aesthetic value is encouraged if there are no underlying safety issues, as the tree appears to be well formed, high canopied and not previously reduced.

  Decided 19 Dec 2019 Trees
• DC/19/112644 Granted

  HABERDASHERS ASKES HATCHAM GIRLS SCHOOL, JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NY

  REAR: line of Limes (T3) LATERAL REDUCTION of lower branches overhanging access route by 4.7m, from 5.8m to 1.1m back to boundary line. Reason: to remove opportunity for students to swing on branches causing bark rubbing on fence top. FRONT: ONE Ash (T5) (approx.ht 7m, radius approx.4m) REDUCE RADIUS by 1m, from 3.6m to 2.6m on S compass point. CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level. Reason: to clear from building and CCTV security camera. FRONT: ONE Shrub (T7)(ht.3-4m) Remove dying branch 1.2m in length on N compass point (exempt work).

  Decided 8 Aug 2019 Trees
• DC/19/113434 Granted

  HABERDASHERS ASKES HATCHAM GIRLS SCHOOL, JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NY

  REAR: ONE Sycamore (T4)(T13 in TPO) (ht.17.2m, r.7-9m) RE-POLLARD by 2.4m from height 17.2m to approx.ht.14-15m and radius from 7-9m to approx.5-7m on all aspects to previous pollard points retaining furnishing growth where possible. Remove dead ivy (exempt works). Reason: tree encroaching neighbouring rear gardens and overhangs school roof. REAR: ONE Foxglove Tree, Paulonia (T6)(T16 Catalpha in TPO) (ht.4.7m, r 3-5m) FELL. Reason: extensive basal stem decay and half dead canopy. Remaining foliage is thin and sparse, significant lean towards the playground. (Replacement tree will be required). FRONT: ONE Plane (T8)(T5 in TPO) Remove dead branch, approx length 2.3m, diameter 85mm (exempt work). Reason: overhanging footpath, potential hazard. The London Borough of Lewisham (HABERDASHERS' ASKES' HATCHAM SCHOOL) Tree Preservation Order 1980 - (Jerningham Road SE14)

  Decided 29 Aug 2019 Trees
• DC/19/110628 Granted

  HABERDASHERS ASKES HATCHAM GIRLS SCHOOL, JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NY

  REAR: ONE Sycamore (T1) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.3-4m from approx.11m to approx.7-8m to previous reduction points, REDUCE RADIUS by approx.3-4m from approx.5-6m to approx. 2-3m on all compass points to previous reduction points (reduction due to compression fork, basal decay, proximity to playground and to alleviate canopy overhang for adjacent property, 39 Troutbeck Road).FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T2) LATERAL REDUCTION by approx.2m from approx.5m to approx.3m on W compass point (approx.ht.14m, previously crown reduced, lateral reduction to boundary to alleviate canopy overhang for adjacent property, no 6 Musgrove Road).

  Decided 21 May 2019 Trees

1. 17 Sep 2026

   Received by Lewisham

2. 18 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• HABERDASHERS ASKES HATCHAM GIRLS SCHOOL, JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NY

  DC/24/137083 Submitted 12 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE dead Horse Chestnut (T11, T12 in TPO)(ht.13m) FELL to 1m stump. Reason: the tree has died, located in playground, nr entrance gate on Jerningham Road, to fell to 1m stump and replace with a large canopy tree as agreed in agents email 5 September 2024 to retain the treed boundary character of the school site and landscape amenity. - see condition 2 below for replacement tree species, planting details and maintenance. REAR: ONE London Plane (T21)(ht.18-20m) remove deadwood (exempt works). Reason: routine safety management to retain the tree by the playground and main building. London Borough of Lewisham (Haberdashers Askes Hatcham School) Tree Preservation Order 1980. Informative A: huge appreciation that Catalpha (T22,T16 in TPO) felled due to extensive decay and increasing lean ref DC/22/129150 is agreed in applicants email 5 September 2024, to be replaced with a Catalpha near the original location by the west boundary of the playground opposite the Jerningham Road main entrance gate, to retain the treed boundary character of the school site and landscape amenity. Informative B: retaining a 1m stump from the dead Horse Chestnut (T11,T12 in TPO) together with the already retained stump of the Catalpha (T22,T16 in TPO), is greatly welcomed for wildlife habitat and biodiversity, and encourage retention on site of the felled stem of dead Horse Chestnut (T11,T12 in TPO) with creation of habitat log piles from arisings to enhance further wildlife and biodiversity benefits within the school grounds. Condition 2: Dead Horse Chestnut (T11, T12 in TPO) is to be replaced by a large canopy tree, species to be selected from: Tulip Tree, Liquidambar, Indian Horse Chestnut, Italian alder, small leaved lime, sessile oak, Robinia, Norway maple, beech, field maple, wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis), wingnut, Hop Hornbeam, Japanese pagoda tree, Hackberry (Celtis australis). Reason: to retain the treed boundary character of the school site and landscape amenity.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• HABERDASHERS ASKES HATCHAM GIRLS SCHOOL, JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NY

  DC/19/112644 Submitted 11 Jun 2019 50 yards away

  REAR: line of Limes (T3) LATERAL REDUCTION of lower branches overhanging access route by 4.7m, from 5.8m to 1.1m back to boundary line. Reason: to remove opportunity for students to swing on branches causing bark rubbing on fence top. FRONT: ONE Ash (T5) (approx.ht 7m, radius approx.4m) REDUCE RADIUS by 1m, from 3.6m to 2.6m on S compass point. CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level. Reason: to clear from building and CCTV security camera. FRONT: ONE Shrub (T7)(ht.3-4m) Remove dying branch 1.2m in length on N compass point (exempt work).

  Granted Trees 15 docs
  Small domestic

• HABERDASHERS ASKES HATCHAM GIRLS SCHOOL, JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NY

  DC/19/113434 Submitted 11 Jun 2019 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Sycamore (T4)(T13 in TPO) (ht.17.2m, r.7-9m) RE-POLLARD by 2.4m from height 17.2m to approx.ht.14-15m and radius from 7-9m to approx.5-7m on all aspects to previous pollard points retaining furnishing growth where possible. Remove dead ivy (exempt works). Reason: tree encroaching neighbouring rear gardens and overhangs school roof. REAR: ONE Foxglove Tree, Paulonia (T6)(T16 Catalpha in TPO) (ht.4.7m, r 3-5m) FELL. Reason: extensive basal stem decay and half dead canopy. Remaining foliage is thin and sparse, significant lean towards the playground. (Replacement tree will be required). FRONT: ONE Plane (T8)(T5 in TPO) Remove dead branch, approx length 2.3m, diameter 85mm (exempt work). Reason: overhanging footpath, potential hazard. The London Borough of Lewisham (HABERDASHERS' ASKES' HATCHAM SCHOOL) Tree Preservation Order 1980 - (Jerningham Road SE14)

  Granted Trees 12 docs

• HABERDASHERS ASKES HATCHAM GIRLS SCHOOL, JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NY

  DC/19/110628 Submitted 24 Jan 2019 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Sycamore (T1) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.3-4m from approx.11m to approx.7-8m to previous reduction points, REDUCE RADIUS by approx.3-4m from approx.5-6m to approx. 2-3m on all compass points to previous reduction points (reduction due to compression fork, basal decay, proximity to playground and to alleviate canopy overhang for adjacent property, 39 Troutbeck Road).FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T2) LATERAL REDUCTION by approx.2m from approx.5m to approx.3m on W compass point (approx.ht.14m, previously crown reduced, lateral reduction to boundary to alleviate canopy overhang for adjacent property, no 6 Musgrove Road).

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• HABERDASHERS ASKES HATCHAM GIRLS SCHOOL, JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NY

  DC/19/114600 Submitted 8 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Chestnut (T9)(ht.17m, twin-stemmed) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 5m from 17m to 12m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 0.5m from approx.radius 4m-5m to approx.radius 3.5m-4.5m on all compass points. Reason: compression fork between main stems, high risk location within school playground. REAR: ONE Sycamore (T10) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 4m from 16m to 12m, LATERAL REDUCTION by approx.1-2m to 4m on all compass points. Remove ivy (exempt works). Reason: neighbour complaints from overhanging branches and shade issues. NB.FRONT: ONE London Plane (T8)(T5 in TPO) Remove dead branch. Reason: overhanging road, health and safety (exempt works - TPO approval already granted within DC/19/113434 dated 30/08/2019). Informative: T10 sycamore - a lesser crown reduction for minimal pruning wounds and to retain aesthetic value is encouraged if there are no underlying safety issues, as the tree appears to be well formed, high canopied and not previously reduced.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 17 JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NQ

  DC/23/130136 Submitted 30 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Apple Tree (T1)(ht.6m)CROWN REDUCTION HEIGHT by 1.5m from 6m to 4.5m , REDUCE RADIUS by 1.5m from 6m to 4.5m. CROWN THIN by 25 % Reason: Reduction on all laterals and verticals, back to appropriate growth points, as part of regular maintenance. REAR: ONE Apple Tree (T2)(ht.7m): CROWN REDUCTION HEIGHT by 1.5m from 7m to 5.5m , REDUCE RADIUS by 1.5m from 7m to 5.5m Reason: Reduction on all laterals and verticals, back to appropriate growth points, as part of regular maintenance. REAR: ONE Fig Tree (T3)(ht.6m): CROWN REDUCTION HEIGHT by 1.5m from 6m to 4.5m , REDUCE RADIUS by 1.5m from 6m to 4.5m, Reason: Reduction on all laterals and verticals, back to appropriate growth points, as part of regular maintenance. Informative A: please continue to manage existing, and plant new, trees, shrubs, hedges, climbers, perennials, bulbs and groundcover for varied garden landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, wildlife habitat, plants for pollinators, improve air quality.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• DC/26/145447 Awaiting decision

  298 LEWISHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7PA

  Installation of replacement double-glazed uPVC windows on front and rear elevations; replacement of composite door on the front elevation and uPVC door on the rear elevation at 298 Lewisham Road, SE13.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145446 Awaiting decision

  164 SPRINGBANK ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6SU

  Installation of replacement windows with double-glazed uPVC windows in the front and rear elevations, a composite door in the front elevation and uPVC door in the rear elevation to Flats A - D, 164 Springbank Road SE13.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145292 Awaiting decision

  NEPTUNE WHARF, GRINSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 5FE

  Infill of the existing undercroft vehicle access area between Blocks A and B to create 280sqm of commercial floorspace (Use Class E), including alterations to commercial servicing arrangements, refuse and recycling management, and associated changes to the building elevations.

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145288 Awaiting decision

  SMIKLE COURT, HATCHAM PARK MEWS, LONDON, SE14 5DG

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Construction Management Plan, Condition 4-Privacy Screen, Condition 6(a)-Refuse and Recycling, Condition 7(a)-Cycle Parking, Condition 8(a)-Hard and Soft Landscaping and Condition 11-PV Panels of planning permission DC/24/138499 dated 4th March 2025 at Smikle Court, Hatcham Park Mews SE14.

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145251 Awaiting decision

  23 CHALSEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1YN

  Installation of replacement windows with timber sash windows to the front elevation and uPVC casement windows to the side and rear elevations and a replacement uPVC door to the rear at 23 Chalsey Road, SE4.

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications