Planning application
FLAT B, 13 JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 6PJ
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
REAR (facing Bartholomews Cl): ONE Silver birch (T1)(ht.14m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to ht.12m,...
As published by the council, reference DC/26/145477
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/145477
- Status
- Unknown
- Received
- 17 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 17 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- SE26 6PJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Sep 2026
Received by Lewisham
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7 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 12 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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What happens while it is decided
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About this record
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FLAT A, 13 JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 6PJ
FRONT: ONE dead Redwood (approx.ht.12m) FELL. Reason: all foliage brown, not from winter bronzing as the tree died during the summer 2025 due to the prolonged hot dry spring and summer, close to front of property, health & safety. Duty to replace applies. 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. Informative B: a replacement tree is required for amenity, wildlife and environmental benefits, suggest planting further from the front elevation near the side boundary with St Batholomews Close, tree species such as: field maple, wild cherry, Bee-bee tree (Tetradium daniellii, Judas tree, wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis), whitebeam, crab apple, common pear, Paperbark maple, Snowdrop tree (Halesia carolina), Amelanchier, Pride of India/Golden Rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), Italian alder, Hackberry (Celtis australis), Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica), Laburnum, Hawthorn, Magnolia Kobus, Strawberry Tree. Informative C: please retain stump and create habitat log piles and 'dead hedge' with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative D: encourage consideration of planting a mixed species front hedge to screen bins and cars, species such as common privet, holly, hawthorn, hazel, yew, Cotoneaster franchetii, alder buckthorn, elder, spindle.
Granted Trees 8 docs -
11B JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 6PJ
FRONT: ONE Malus (T5954)(ht.9m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m to ht.6m, REDUCE RADIUS from 5m to 2m. Reason: routine maintenance for garden setting, tree location front LHB, W3W habitat.pens.vouch. Informative A: the sensitive management of the tree for landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, wellbeing, environmental and wildlife benefits is greatly appreciated. Informative B: where possible please use cut branches in the garden to create habitat wood piles, and/ or a 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
7B JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 6PJ
REAR: ONE Leylandii (T1)(ht.9m) FELL and replant. Reason: tree is dead, to be replaced with a hazel, as detailed in agent's email 25 January 2023, under duty to replace (see informative A below). Informative A: the replacement hazel is greatly appreciated under duty to replace if a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead or presents a risk of serious harm: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, government guidance, para 121. Informative B: the sensitive management of trees and replacement planting for landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, wellbeing, wildlife and environmental benefits is hugely welcomed. Informative C: suitable shade tolerant species: holly, yew, Spindle (Euonymus europeaus), Bay tree, hazel, Amelanchier, privet.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
3A JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 6PJ
REAR: ONE Lime (08SK, T41 in TPO) CROWN LIFT to 3m from ground level (previously pollarded, approx ht 12m) Reason: for garden usage. REAR: ONE Lime (08SL, T44 in TPO) REDUCE HEIGHT by approx 4m from approx.18m (existing height) to approx.14m. REDUCE RADIUS by approx 2m from approx. 5m to approx 3m. Reason: to alleviate weight stress on potential weak points on stem, high target risk areas, and overhang to adjacent garden while retaining visual amenity. Note: if latent defect(s) not visible from routine ground inspection are identified during works, a revised specification with photographs of the defect(s) to be applied for. The London Borough of Lewisham (Jews Walk and Kirkdale) Tree Preservation Order 1973.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
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13 JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 6PJ
ONE Wisteria (T1) POLLARDING back to previous points at balcony level. An established Wisteria trained against the front elevation of the property. The plant will be cut back to its previous pruning points to restrain its spread and keep it clear of the building, retaining the established framework and encouraging flowering growth. ONE Conifer (T2) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 1.5m from 8m to 6.5m. A mature columnar Conifer on the rear boundary of the garden, approximately 8m in height. The height will be reduced by 1.5m to 6.5m to keep the tree in proportion to its position, reduce the sail area and maintain a manageable height relative to the boundary and neighbouring properties.
Granted Trees 7 docs