Planning applications in Forest Hill

13 HASSOCKS CLOSE, LONDON, SE26 4BS

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Classes A, B, C, and D Schedule 2, Part 1, of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a rear dormer, single storey rear extension, three front elevation rooflights, and a front porch at 13 Hassocks Close, SE26..

NELSON HALL, DARTMOUTH PLACE, LONDON, SE23 3HS

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) submitted under Section (191) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the use of the lower ground floor as 2 self-contained flats at Nelson Hall, Dartmouth Place SE23.

PARK HALL, SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EE

An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/24/137467) dated 7th October 2024, for the variation of Condition (3) Materials in order to allow:- to change roof covering to Brazilian slate of green/grey colour at Park Hall, Sydenham Park SE26.

78 HONOR OAK ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RR

REAR: ONE Yew(T1) (ht.12m) REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to 10m from 12m. LATERAL REDUCTION by3 m from 12m to 9m. Reason: General maintenance ONE Ash(T2)(ht.12m)LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 6m to 4m. Reason: cut back the canapy overhanging neighbours property. ONE Plumb(T3) (ht.8m) REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to 6m from 8m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 2 m from 8m to 6m. Reason: General maintenance 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.

HOSFORD HOUSE, DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3SU

REAR: ONE Sycamore (T1)(ht.14m) FELL. Reason: cracks in the structure are suggested likely caused by the tree's roots, no site investigation reports, to replace with a tree less water demanding further from the house near the end of the rear garden. Informative A: it is unfortunate no recent site investigation has been provided to ensure the felling is justified - soil type, foundation depth, and level monitoring to establish the cause of the cracks in the rear elevation - the submitted engineers letter in 2021 explains site investigation is usual to investigate if a tree is causing seasonal downward movement in summer which recovers slightly in winter/spring, or if movement is caused by a damaged drain which would be steady and not vary with the seasons, or if cracks are caused by the building's conversion into 8x flats, or by historical bomb damage in WW2. Informative B: the proposed replacement tree planting is hugely appreciated and suggest species from the NHBC 4.2.4 low water demand species list such as Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), hornbeam, birch, holly to be planted towards the end of the rear garden away from buildings. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

85 CANONBIE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3AQ

An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/25/140715) dated 11 September 2025, in order to allow:- the external wall finish from render to brick at 85 Canonbie Road SE23.

6B WALDENSHAW ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3XP

Installation of three rooflights on the front, side and rear slopes of the main roof, and formation of an additional dormer window on the rear slope, incorporating the existing second-floor stairwell fenestration at 6B Waldenshaw Road, SE23. (Revision to DC/25/140888).

HORNIMAN GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

REAR (nature trail): ONE Lime (T1)(approx ht.12m) LATERAL REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 11m to 9m on E compass point, no height reduction. Reason: to give 2m clearance from the lamp column, pruning to suitable points to maintain natural aesthetic. REAR (nature trail): ONE Sycamore (T237)(approx.ht.12m) LATERAL REDUCE by removing dead stem. Reason: the stem has died, remove for health & safety reasons, the tree will remain. REAR (nature trail): ONE Sycamore (T264)(approx.ht.14m) LATERAL REDUCE by removing south stem which has died. Reason: the stem has died, remove for health & safety reasons, the tree will remain. REAR (nature trail): ONE Prunus (T3)(approx.ht.8m) FELL. Reason: strong eastward lean over the footpath that runs through the nature trail, poor physiological condition noted previously, lean appears to be worsening, replant with another prunus - see informative A below for alternative species. REAR (nature trail): Sycamore (T2) remove deadwood and stub ? exempt works. Informative A: the proposed replacement for Prunus T3 is greatly appreciated to maintain the woodland habitat for wildlife and visitors wellbeing, suggested alternative species to Prunus: alder buckthorn, grey or goat willow, hazel, purging buckthorn, elder. Informative B: to thank for retaining the treed character of the disused rail line for amenity, wildlife habitat and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please continue creating habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

SYDENHAM HILL ESTATE, SYDENHAM HILL, LONDON, SE26

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 8 (c) -Site Contamination of planning permission DC/20/115160 dated 18th August 2021 at Sydenham Hill Estate, Sydenham Hill SE26.

33 DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3HN

Change of use of part of the existing lower ground, ground and first floor and the construction of a mansard extension to provide 3 self-contained flats, together with the installation of windows and a terrace door to the elevations, and all associated works at 33 Dartmouth Road, SE23.

61A DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3HN

Change of use of part of lower ground floor store and part of upper floor (Use Class E(b) to a self-contained flat, together with new windows to side and rear elevations, door to the rear, refuse/recycle and cycle area and all associated works at 61A Dartmouth Road SE23.

FLAT 1, 82 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PA

FRONT: ONE Plum tree (T4) CROWN REDUCTION by 1.2m from 6.0m to 4.8m Spread by 0.7m from 3.5m to 2.8m Crown lift to 2.5m above ground level, CROWN THIN by 20% REASON: Routine maintenance. REAR: ONE Neighbouring (84)Holly tree (T2) Reduce height of stem encroaching over garden back to secondary crown - routine maintenance. Height from 3.0m to 2.0m ONE Holly tree (T3) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 0.5m from 3.0m to 2.5m Spread by 0.5m from 2.0m to 1.5m Crown reduce tops inline with previously cut growth and hedge cut to match REASON: Routine 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.

2C WALDENSHAW ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3XP

Replacement of the existing original timber windows with PVCu double glazed windows and all associated works to the front of 2C Waldenshaw Road SE23.

HORNIMAN GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

CENTRAL (by toilets): ONE Ash (T156)(approx ht.7m) FELL. Reason: adjacent to public toilets, specimen has twin stems leaning away from each other previously pollarded at 4m, prompting vigorous regrowth of approx. 3m & forming young new crown, there are fungal fruiting bodies at the pollard heads, which are cracking and decaying. The tree has been monitored over a number of years and shown consistent decline, health & safety. A native tree will be planted as a replacement. CENTRAL: ONE Lime (T39)(ht.10m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m to ht.7m, REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 8m to 6m. Reason: dieback in main leader & cavity at old reduction point, reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points, not beyond any previous points. CENTRAL: ONE Oak (T48)(approx ht.12m) MONOLITH to ht.6m. Reason: it is suffering from Acute Oak Decline, extensive bleeding of a dark, sticky fluid from small lesions or splits in the bark plates, canopy dieback & large woodpecker holes showing poor structural integrity, has been monitored over a number of years; shown consistent decline. It will be left as a high monolith as habitat for birds. REAR (nr. north boundary): ONE dead Horse Chestnut (T60)(approx. ht.14m) FELL. Reason: it has died, a native tree will be planted as a replacement. REAR (nr. north boundary): ONE Holly (T63)(approx.ht.8m) FELL. Reason: strong westward lean over the footpath that runs alongside the Horniman grounds, poor physiological condition & a sparse crown have been noted over a number of surveys, another holly to be planted as replacement. Informative A: the replacement tree planting is greatly welcomed - suggest large canopy non-native species for T156 and T60 are acceptable to maintain arboretum landscape character of Horniman Gardens, such as Indian Horse Chestnut, hop hornbeam, Caucasian elm (Zelkova carpinifolia), wingnut, Japanese Pagoda Tree, Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), Tulip tree. Informative B: retaining safe high stumps of ash (T156) are encouraged to show the importance of deadwood below ground for the life cycle of the stag beetle and biodiversity. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

THE COTTAGE, MOUNT GARDENS, LONDON, SE26 4NG

Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and construction of a replacement rear extension and all associated works at The Cottage, Mount Gardens, SE26.

SIMONE COURT, DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4RP

FRONT: ONE Oak (T1)(ht.16m) LATERAL REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 11m to 9m on N compass point. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Reason: To give 2m clearance from the lamp column. FRONT: ONE Ash (T2)(ht.16m) LATERAL REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 11m to 9m on W compass point. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Reason: To cut back the canopy over the neighbours roof to allow 2m gap as the branches now hit the structure. FRONT: ONE Conifer (T3)(ht.16m) LATERAL REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 9m to 7m on W compass point. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Reason: Same as T2's reason for works. SIDE: TWO Holly (T4 & T5)(ht.12m) LATERAL REDUCE SPREAD by 2m from 9m to 7m on W compass point. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Reason: Same as T2's reason for works. REAR: ONE Ash (T6)(ht.18m) FELL. Reason: The building's structural wall is within 2m & has a high potential for damage. Furthermore, the side access has already been lifted and needs to be replaced. This has had to be declared at insurance renewal & the residents management are now finding it difficult to find buildings insurance. REPLANTING PROPOSAL: A native pollinator will be planted in a more suitable location. Informative A: it is unfortunate renewal of buildings insurance requires removal of T6 as it is a loss of urban forest benefits. Therefore the replacement tree for ash T6 is greatly appreciated, suggested species field maple, whitebeam, wild service tree, bird cherry, sessile oak; to thank for retaining other trees for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: huge thank you for retaining other trees for amenity, wildlife, reduction in air pollution and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

25 NETHERBY ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3AL

Construction of a single-storey rear extension and all associated works at 25 Netherby Road SE23.

20-24 DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3XU

The display of an externally illuminated fascia sign at 20-24 Dartmouth Road SE23

25 NETHERBY ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3AL

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Classes B and C of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a rear roof extension, together with the installation of a roof light in the front roof slope at 25 Netherby Road, SE23.

REAR OF 2-6, DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3TJ

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the change of use from offices (Use Class E) to three self-contained flats under deemed consent (DC/25/139642) at rear of 2-6 Devonshire Road SE23.

88 CANONBIE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3AG

The construction of a first floor side extension and all associated works at 88 Canonbie Road, SE23.

LANGSIDE, 5 TAYMOUNT RISE, LONDON, SE23 3UG

The installation of rooflights to the side and rear roofslopes and all associated works at Langside, 5 Taymount Rise SE23.

HIGH VIEW COURT, 65 HORNIMAN DRIVE, LONDON, SE23 3BJ

FRONT BOUNDARY: ONE Lime tree (T1) REPOLLARD Ht by 1m from 3.5m to 2.5m Spread by 1m from 3m to 2m back to previous points. Strip Ivy from the canopy down to base of stem to allow future inspections RHB TWO Lime trees (T2-T3) REPOLLARD Ht by 1m from 3.5m to 2.rm Spread by 1m from 3m to 2m back to previous points. 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.

THE HILL HOUSE, 28A SYDENHAM HILL, LONDON, SE26 6TP

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 7-Materials Design Quality, Condition 14-Boundary Treatments and Condition 15-Electric Vehicle Charging Points of planning permission DC/23/132191 dated 29th November 2024 at Highfield House, 28 Sydenham Hill SE26 and The Hill House, 28A Sydenham Hill SE26.

62 HONOR OAK ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RZ

Listed Building Consent for the installation of replacement timber windows at the rear of 62 Honor Oak Road SE23.

THE HILL HOUSE, 28A SYDENHAM HILL, LONDON, SE26 6TP

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Construction Management Plan and Condition 9-Air Quality Assessment of planning permission DC/23/132191 dated 29th November 2024 at Highfield House, 28 Sydenham Hill SE26 and The Hill House, 28A Sydenham Hill SE26.

FLAT 1, 68 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3HQ

Confirmation of compliance that an identified planning enforcement notice has been met.

7 MANOR MOUNT, LONDON, SE23 3PY

FRONT: ONE Maple(T1) (ht.6m) Crown reduce by 30%. REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.8m to 6.0m from 4.2m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.2 m from 4.5m to 3.2m Reason: routine maintenance TWO Oak (TG2) (ht.5m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m to 4.0m from 5m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 0.5 m from 4.0m to 3.5m Reason: routine maintenance REAR: ONE Apple(T4) (ht.4m) Crown THIN by 15%.CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.2m to 2.8m from 4m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 0.9 m from 3.0m to 2.1m Reason: routine 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.

HESPER HOUSE, WELLS PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6RQ

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4-Construction Management Plan and Condition 12-Tree Protection Plan of planning permission DC/21/120262 dated 15th February 2023 at Hesper House, Wells Park Road SE26.

HESPER HOUSE, WELLS PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6RQ

Non-Material Amendment to planning permission DC/21/120262 to amend the wording of Condition 7 - (Piling) to allow commencement of development prior to the submission and approval of detailed piling information.

2A RADLET AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BZ

The alteration and conversion of the basement and lower basement into a self-contained flat, together with the provision of bike and bin stores and all associated works at 2A Radlet Avenue SE26.

FLAT 12, 66 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3HQ

Installation of replacement double glazed timber windows in the elevations at Flat 12, 66 London Road SE23.

88-90 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PE

REAR: FOUR trees (G1 - Buddleia, Ivy, Pyracantha, Cherry Maple). LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 4m to 2m on E compass point. REASON: Branches of trees encroaching on yard. FIVE trees (G2 - Ivy, Buddleia, Elder, Maple, Willow) LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m form 6m to 3m on W compass point. REASON: Branches of trees encroaching on neighbouring properties. Laterally reduce by 2m branches of trees encroaching on yard to a height of 4m (G1 - Buddleia, Ivy, Pyracantha, Cherry Maple). 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.

62 GREYSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3SD

Change of use of the existing residential dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to serviced accommodation (Use Class C1 ? Hotel) for short-term lets at 62 Greystead Road SE23.

70A WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3ED

Installation of 2 windows in the side elevation at 70A Wood Vale SE23.

10 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3EE

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3 - Materials of planning permission DC/23/134084 (Appeal Ref: APP/C5690/D/24/3342864) and subsequently amended through application DC/25/138798 dated 28th October 2024 at 10 Wood Vale, SE23.

HORNIMAN GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 6 (Surface Water) of planning permission DC/23/130987 dated 30th August 2023 (as amended by S73 DC/24/135693 dated on 10 July 2024) at Horniman Gardens, 100 London Road SE23.

45A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN

FRONT: ONE False Acacia tree (T2) Height: 18m - FELL ONE Sycamore stump (T3) Height: 5m - REMOVE Reason for works: See tree report

66 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3ED

REAR: TWO Oak trees (T1, T2) LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 8m to 6m. Reason for works: Lateral reduction to prevent interference with client's garden 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

7A HAVELOCK WALK, LONDON, SE23 3HG

Refurbishment of the existing live/work unit including internal reconfiguration and a change of use of part of the ground floor to residential, an extension of the first floor layout, together with terraces and outdoor amenity space at second floor level, alterations to the elevations and all associated works at 7A Havelock Walk SE23.

8 DEVON HOUSE, DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3TA

The installation of replacement double-glazed timber windows at the front of 8 Devon House, Devonshire Road SE23.

MIRIAM LODGE, 185 DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4RQ

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4(a) Site Contamination and Condition 5 Tree Protection Plan and Arboricultural Method Statement of planning permission DC/21/123657 (Appeal Ref: APP/C5690/W/23/3325078) dated 12th June 2024 at Miriam Lodge, 185 Dartmouth Road SE26.

44 MOUNT ASH ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6LY

FRONT: ONE Rhuss tree (T1) POLLARD back to previous points by 3.8m from 6m to 2.2m SPREAD by 2.6m from 4 to 1.4m. 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.

39 BENSON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RL

REAR: ONE Ash tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 12m to 11m Spread by 3m from 12m to 9m. REASON: To shape canopy, pruning to suitable points; maintaining natural aesthetic. To bring back to form, improve light conditions for owner & neighboring properties. The pruning will not go beyond any previous points. 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.

GREEN BANK COTTAGE, TAYMOUNT RISE, LONDON, SE23 3UL

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 21-(External Lighting) parts (a) and (c); and Condition 22 (External Lighting Strategy: Biodiversity) part (a) of planning permission DC/22/127431 dated 9th June 2023 at Green Bank Cottage, Taymount Rise SE23.

81 BOVENEY ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3NL

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Dust Management Plan, Condition 7-Surface Water, Condition 4-Construction Environmental Management Plan, Condition 5-Construction Logistics Plan, Condition 8-Materials and Design Quality, Condition 9-Refuse Storage, Condition 10-Cycle Parking Provision, Condition 11-Hard Landscaping, Condition 12-Tree Protection Plan, Condition 13-Soft Landscaping, Condition 14-Boundary Treatment, Condition 15 (a) (b) -Living Roofs, Condition 17-Air Source Heat Pump and Condition 21-Biodiversity Enhancement Plan of planning permission DC/22/129455 dated 9th June 2023 at 81 Boveney Road SE23.

62 HONOR OAK ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RZ

REAR: ONE Mimosa tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 11m to 9m spread by 2m from 9m to 7m. REASON: To bring back to form & improve light conditions for owner & neighboring properties. Canopy touching neighboring building. ONE Yew tree (T2) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 10m to 8m spread by 2m from 9m to 7m. REASON: To bring back to form & improve light conditions for owner & neighboring properties. ONE Apple tree (T3) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 9m to 7m spread by 2m from 9m to 7m. REASON: To bring back to form & improve light conditions for owner & neighboring properties. 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.

1-3 DAVID'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EP

An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/24/137858) dated 17 December 2024, for the variation of Condition (2) Approved Plans in order to allow:- Removal of an existing enclosed structure and existing parapet wall and proposed parapet wall on front elevation to match existing; expose existing decorative brick arching; freestanding skybox rooflight; decorative wrought iron railing, colour: black; rooftop planter consisting of shrubs); replace existing uPVC windows with timber frame sash windows and stone sills within existing openings, matching the original at 1-3 David's Road SE23.

30 DAVID'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EX

Replacement of existing windows with new doubled-glazed timber framed sash units at the front and double-glazed uPVC sash units at the side and rear, together with the replacement of existing doors and fanlights with a new doubled-glazed timber framed unit at the front elevation and composite units at the side and rear at 30 David's Road SE23.

56 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3HF

Pavement Licence under the Business and Planning Act 2020.