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

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

• DC/26/145135 Awaiting decision

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

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

  Submitted 21 Aug 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

1. 24 Sep 2026

   Received by Lewisham

2. 25 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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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• MCLELLAN HOUSE, 47 BENSON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RG

  DC/26/145135 Submitted 21 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~3 Dec

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

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 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  Withdrawn Reserved matters Trees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