13 EFFINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NZ

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• DC/25/141379 Granted

  13 EFFINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NZ

  REAR: ONE Pear tree (T1)(approx.ht.10m) FELL and replace with another pear. REASON: the tree is showing signs of dieback in canopy & two large limbs failed this year. Large cavity in base suggesting a fungal pathogen targeting the roots. The weakened structure & failing limbs make it a high risk. Informative A: to thank for the proposed replacement pear to maintain the urban forest canopy and species diversity, for wildlife and plants for pollinators, and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to climate change. Informative B: retrenching the crown to make the tree safe to retain a reduced tree for wildlife or retain a low stem or stump is encouraged for biodiversity, including habitat for the endangered stag beetle. Informative C: please create habitat log piles and dead hedge with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Decided 6 Oct 2025 Trees

1. 19 Oct 2026

   Received by Lewisham

2. 27 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 December 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 56 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 56 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.

• 13 EFFINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NZ

  DC/25/141379 Submitted 9 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Pear tree (T1)(approx.ht.10m) FELL and replace with another pear. REASON: the tree is showing signs of dieback in canopy & two large limbs failed this year. Large cavity in base suggesting a fungal pathogen targeting the roots. The weakened structure & failing limbs make it a high risk. Informative A: to thank for the proposed replacement pear to maintain the urban forest canopy and species diversity, for wildlife and plants for pollinators, and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to climate change. Informative B: retrenching the crown to make the tree safe to retain a reduced tree for wildlife or retain a low stem or stump is encouraged for biodiversity, including habitat for the endangered stag beetle. Informative C: please create habitat log piles and dead hedge with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 15 EFFINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NZ

  DC/19/111767 Submitted 4 Apr 2019 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE Corkscrew Willow (T1) FELL (approx.ht. 9-10m, causing damage to adjacent fence) REAR: ONE Apricot (T2) CROWN REDUCTION by 2m from 6m to 4m (of over extended branch on E compass point, to re-shape the crown)

  Granted Trees 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 EFFINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NZ

  DC/19/114729 Submitted 20 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  Installation of replacement double-glazed timber sash windows at the front and rear elevation at 7 Effingham Road, SE12.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 10 docs
  Domestic

• 17 EFFINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NZ

  DC/26/143572 Submitted 31 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  REAR: ONE dead Cherry (T1)(ht.6m) FELL. Reason: the tree is dead, a hazard due to risk of falling. 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: the replacement tree planting with species such as field maple, whitebeam, crab apple, paperbark maple, Amelanchier, quince (Cydonia oblonga), Magnolia Kobus, Orange-barked Myrtle (Myrtus apiculate), common pear is important for rear amenity, wildlife and urban forest canopy for shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 25 EFFINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NZ

  DC/21/121631 Submitted 4 May 2021 50 yards away

  REAR: FOUR Western Red Cedars, in a row (G1) REDUCE HEIGHT from 6.8m to 4.8m (by 30%), REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD from 3.4m to 2.8m. Reason: routine maintenance. REAR: ONE Western Red Cedar (T1) REDUCE HEIGHT from 7.4m to 4.9m (by 40%). Reason: routine maintenance. REAR: ONE Yew (T2) REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD to 1.5m. Reason: routine maintenance. Informative: the retention of trees for urban greening and environmental benefits is greatly appreciated. Additional hedge planting with native species such as hawthorn, hazel, holly, dogwood, spindle, guelder rose, dog rose, blackthorn can enhance wildlife benefits.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 23 EFFINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NZ

  DC/24/137311 Submitted 5 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE small Bay tree (T1)(ht 3m) FELL. REASON: planted about 15 years ago, now too large, crowding and overshadowing adjacent Maple tree and Magnolia tree planted to replace it. Informative A: huge thank you for maintaining a planted front garden which contributes to amenity, wildlife, wellbeing and environmental benefits.

  Granted Trees 7 docs