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5,133Searchable applications
477Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,429 approved or refused records
545Refused applications

2,884 approved · 545 refused · 66 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 Mar 2003 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 9 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. UnknownDC/24/134886

    SIDE (by stables): SIX fire damaged Sycamore (T1-T6, in A1 in TPO)(ht.12-14m) FELL. Reason: safety, arson, severely fire damaged, beside concrete apron and access path to covered exercise barn, tree officer site visit 6 Feb 2024, duty to replace applies.FRONT (by entrance) ONE dead Cherry (in A1 in TPO)(ht.4-5m) FELL. Reason: the tree is dead, close to electricity sub-station, remove to avoid potential target for further arson, tree officer site visit 6 Feb 2024, duty to replace applies.SIDE (rear 58/60 Rayford Ave): ONE split Elder (in A1 in TPO)(ht.7m) FELL. Reason: split and collapsed, heavy ivy growth, removed before tree officer site visit 6 Feb 2024, duty to replace applies.The London Borough of Lewisham (Land at the rear of Rayford Avenue and St Mildreds Road London SE12) Tree Preservation Order 2012. Informative A: replacement tree planting is required as close as possible to the original locations, as emailed to the agent 8 March 2024 for: 1x cherry (Prunus avium), 1x Elder (Sambucus nigra), and the group of 6 sycamore to be replaced with a group of mixed species: 2x sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), 1x Elm (Dutch elm disease resistant cultivar), 1x willow (Salix caprea), 1x hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), 1x Oak (Quercus robur or Q, petraea). Informative B: with Sooty Bark Disease becoming more prevalent with hotter drier summers, and causing the death most notably of sycamore, suitable alternatives to sycamore would be field maple (Acer campestre), small leaved lime (Tilia cordata), hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis).Informative C: this decision notice will also be sent to the landowner.

    WILLOW TREE RIDING ESTABLISHMENT, RONVER ROAD, LONDON, SE12 0NL

    Received 16 Feb 2024
  2. UnknownDC/24/135180

    ACROSS SITE: TWENTY EIGHT dead standing and dangerous trees (in A1 in TPO) FELL. Reason: storm damage, natural death, common duty of care. Duty to replace applies.The London Borough of Lewisham (Land at the rear of Rayford Avenue and St Mildreds Road London SE12) Tree Preservation Order 2012. Informative A: replacement tree planting is required as close as possible to the original locations.Informative B: replacement trees to be a mix of the following species: Alder (Alnus glutinosa), Oak (Quercus robur), small leaved lime (Tilia cordata), birch (Betula pendula), White willow (Salix alba), Crab apple (Malus sylvestris), hazel (Corylus avellana), Black poplar (Populus nigra), wild cherry (Prunus avium, P. padus), goat willow (Salix caprea), elder (Sambucus nigra), hawthorn (Crateagus monogyna), fenced as required against horse browsing and accidental damage. Informative C: this decision notice will also be sent to the landowner.

    WILLOW TREE RIDING ESTABLISHMENT, RONVER ROAD, LONDON, SE12 0NL

    Received 8 Mar 2024
  3. UnknownDC/24/135704

    Deed of Variation to legal agreement dated 27 March 2021 for planning permission DC/20/117309 at Blackheath Business Estate, Blackheath Hill, SE10, in order to allow: Amendments to the Mortgagee in Principle clause to remove any reference to 'power of sale' to allow for charging at Market Value Subject to TenancyAmendments to Enforceability clause to exclude occupiers of the Affordable Housing Units and Registered Providers from compliance with the non-Affordable Housing provisionsAmendments to the exclusions clause to include a preserved right to buy and successors in title to all parties.

    BLACKHEATH BUSINESS ESTATE, BLACKHEATH HILL, LONDON, SE10 8BA

    Received 23 Apr 2024
  4. UnknownDC/24/136988

    SIDE: ONE Holly (0053nt, TPO T12)(ht.6m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.1m to ht.5m. Reason: clearance to building on W compass.CENTRAL: ONE Yew (0066nt, TPO T23)(ht.11m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2-3m from 11m to 8-9m, REDUCE RADIUS by 2-3m from 9m to 6-7m on all compass points. Reason: General maintenance, previously crown reduced.CENTRAL: ONE Monkey Puzzle (0076nt, TPO T35)(ht.8m) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above ground level. Reason: clearance for access drive and lamp. CENTRAL: ONE Oak (0073nt, TPO T29)(ht.19m, spread 14m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2-3m from 14m to 11-12m on W compass. Reason: Lateral prune for clearance from building.The London Borough of Lewisham, 10 and 14 Lawrie Park Gardens, SE26 6HW Tree Preservation Order 1973Informative A: the sensitive works to maintain the treed character of the site, for streetscape amenity and green boundary screening with adjacent property is greatly appreciated. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with some arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: the four other trees: elder (0071nt), Laurus (0078nt), Hazel (0051nt), Prunus (0068nt) are not within the TPO and work to these trees does not require prior consent from the council.

    RAGWORT COURT, LAWRIE PARK GARDENS, LONDON, SE26 6HW

    Received 2 Aug 2024
  5. DecidedDC/24/137871

    Hybrid planning application for the comprehensive, phased redevelopment of land at Lewisham Shopping Centre and associated buildings, including properties and land on Molesworth Street, Lewisham High Street and Rennell Street, comprising: Full planning application (within Phase 1a) comprising the demolition of existing buildings, structures and associated works to provide a mixed-use development including the construction of a Co-Living building (Sui Generis) up to 23 storeys in height (Plot N1), and a residential building (Class C3) up to 15 storeys in height (Plot N2), associated residential ancillary spaces as well as town centre uses (Class E (a, b, c, d, e, f, g (i, ii)); and Sui Generis) together with public open space, public realm, amenity space and landscaping, car and cycle parking, highway works and the formation of new pedestrian and vehicle accesses, existing shopping centre interface works (including the 'Phase 1a Finish Works'), service deck modifications, servicing arrangements, site preparation works, supporting infrastructure works and other associated works. Outline planning application (all matters reserved) for a comprehensive, phased redevelopment, comprising demolition of existing buildings, structures and associated works to provide a mixed-use development including the following uses: Living Uses, comprising residential (Class C3) and student accommodation (Sui Generis); Town Centre Uses (Class E (a, b, c, d, e, f, g (i, ii)) and Sui Generis); Community and Cultural uses (Class F1; F2; and Sui Generis); Music, performance and event venue (Sui Generis); Public open space, public realm, amenity space and landscaping works; Car and cycle parking; Highway works; Formation of new pedestrian and vehicular accesses, permanent and temporary vehicular access ramps, service deck, servicing arrangements and means of access and circulation within the site; Site preparation works; Supporting infrastructure works; Associated interim works; Meanwhile and interim uses; and Other associated works.

    Lewisham Shopping Centre and associated buildings, including properties and land on Molesworth Street, Lewisham High Street and Rennell Street, LONDON, SE13 7EP

    Received 22 Oct 2024
  6. DecidedDC/24/137977

    Demolition of the existing garages and construction of two single storey dwellings (bungalows), together with car/cycle parking and refuse storage on land at rear of 66 Vancouver Road, London, SE23 (amended description).

    66 VANCOUVER ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2AJ

    Received 31 Oct 2024
  7. UnknownDC/24/138158

    REAR: TWO Ash (T1 & T2) RE-POLLARD by 3m from 15m to 12m to previous points. REASON: cutting back no further than previous points to alleviate light issues to adjoining property. Repeat of works last done in 2017 (labelled T3,T4 in DC/17/103392)Informative A: huge apologies for delay in issuing the decision notice, and recognise sufficient 6-wks notice was submitted after tree works dimensions were provided 21.11.24 in response to invalid letter. Informative B: thank you for retaining the trees for amenity, wildlife and to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    21 TRESSILLIAN CRESCENT, LONDON, SE4 1QJ

    Received 15 Nov 2024
  8. DecidedDC/24/138274

    The construction of a three-storey building containing 9 residential units, with provision of off-street parking, and associated refuse and cycle storage and landscaping at Land to the Rear of 189 - 191 Perry Hill, SE6 4HD.

    LAND TO THE REAR OF, 189-191 PERRY HILL, LONDON, SE6 4HD

    Received 25 Nov 2024
  9. UnknownDC/24/138293

    VARIATION OF A LEGAL AGREEMENT

    BLACKHEATH BUSINESS ESTATE, BLACKHEATH HILL, LONDON, SE10 8BA

    Received 27 Nov 2024
  10. DecidedDC/24/138394

    Repair and renovation of the front garden pathway, the replacement of the concrete hardstanding with permeable gravel surface, the replacement of concrete steps with yorkstone bullnose steps, the replacement of concrete coping stones with yorkstone coping stones, and the replacement of the box steel railings, gate and scaffold hand rail with cast iron railings, a cast iron gate and a wrought iron hand rail. Additionally the repainting of the front facade and door, installation of soft landscaping and all associated works at the front of 60 Erlanger Road, SE14.

    60 ERLANGER ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TG

    Received 6 Dec 2024
  11. DecidedDC/24/138529

    Installation of replacement uPVC windows to the front elevation at 3 Beverley Court, SE4.

    3 BEVERLEY COURT, LONDON, SE4 1UN

    Received 20 Dec 2024
  12. DecidedDC/24/138538

    The removal of the rear elevation steps, excavation of the land and installation of timber sash windows to the side and rear elevation of Ground Floor Flat, 43 Ommaney Road, SE14

    GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 43 OMMANEY ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NS

    Received 23 Dec 2024
  13. DecidedDC/25/138564

    Demolition of the existing buildings and the construction of a part two/part three-storey building including basement to provide a place of worship (Use Class F1) with meeting rooms, office, and visitor's flat at ground and first floor level, together with the provision of 4 self-contained flats with terraces at first and second floor level, and associated amenity space, landscaping, refuse stores and cycle stores 2A Gosterwood Street SE8.

    2A GOSTERWOOD STREET, LONDON, SE8 5NX

    Received 27 Dec 2024
  14. UnknownDC/25/138611

    FRONT LHB Lime tree (T1) in neighbouring garden LATERAL REDUCTION back to previous points on client's side (N) only by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5mREAR LHB Laurel tree (H1) ht 7m REDUCTION by 3m from 7m to 4mRHB Ash tree (T2) ht 8.2m CROWN REDUCTION to previous points by 2.2m from 8.2m to 6m. Remove Ivy from crownInformative 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.

    76 MANOR AVENUE, LONDON, SE4 1TE

    Received 6 Jan 2025
  15. DecidedDC/25/138649

    The re-landscaping of the existing playground plaza to include the installation of new seating areas, canopies and play equipment, 4 game pitches, together with new hard and soft landscaping at St Dunstans College, Stanstead Road SE6.

    ST DUNSTANS COLLEGE, STANSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4TY

    Received 10 Jan 2025
  16. RegisteredDC/25/138704

    Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for Minor-Material Amendments for the variation of Condition(s) (2) Approved Plans and (12) biodiversity living roof in connection with appeal decision APP/C5690/W/23/3319232 (DC/22/129762) dated 28 February 2024 in order to allow: to make changes to the height and massing of the development, changing Unit 1 from a 3b5p unit to a 3b6p unit, make external material amendments, fenestration amendments, changes to landscaping and amenity spaces, resiting of cycle storage and additional refuse store, changes to internal layouts and siting of green roof; removal of solar panels and the installation of 9 roof lights and changing the wording on the condition (2) and (12) at 3 St German's Road SE23.from flat to pitched roofs, fenestration amendments, roof terrace removed, entrance porch added, refuse and cycle storage resited

    3 ST GERMAN'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1RH

    Received 15 Jan 2025
  17. DecidedDC/25/138711

    Demolition of the existing garage and construction of a single storey plus basement dwelling, together with associated cycle and refuse storage, outdoor amenity space and landscaping at 2A Gaynesford Road SE23.

    2A GAYNESFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2UQ

    Received 16 Jan 2025
  18. DecidedDC/25/138731

    An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for Minor Material Amendments in connection with the planning permission (DC/20/117966) dated 5 November 2021 to incorporate an alternative energy strategy utilising air source heat pumps (ASHP); adjustments to the number and location of photovoltaic panels; updates to the approved living roof system; details and hard and soft landscaping and ecological enhancements; and revisions to the student accommodation amenity areas at 164-196 Trundleys Road And 1-9 Sandford Street SE8 and subject to a Deed of Variation dated 23 April 2026 of the principal Legal Agreement dated 05 November 2021 pursuant to S106 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

    164-196 TRUNDLEY'S ROAD AND 1-9 SANFORD STREET, LONDON, SE8 5JE

    Received 16 Jan 2025
  19. DecidedDC/25/138757

    Construction of a part single/part 2 storey side and rear extension and a two storey front extension, together with alterations to increase the ridge height of the existing main roof space and convert the loft space, changes to fenestration and all associated works at 2 Halesworth Road, SE13.

    2 HALESWORTH ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7TN

    Received 21 Jan 2025
  20. DecidedDC/25/138781

    An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for Minor Material Amendments in connection with the planning permission (DC/22/124954) dated 13 February 2023, for the variation of Condition (2) in order to allow:- changes to building including External appearance changes include: change of roof design from hipped roof to gable; new Rear Box Dormer, ridge and eaves; new Staircase from first to second floor and new proposed Bedroom at Second Floor Level at Land adjacent to 31 Clayhill Crescent SE9.

    LAND ADJACENT TO, 31 CLAYHILL CRESCENT, LONDON, SE9 4JA

    Received 22 Jan 2025
  21. DecidedDC/25/138817

    The provision of a drop kerb and hardstanding, together with the removal of wall to the front of 166 Baring Road SE12.

    166 BARING ROAD, LONDON, SE12 0PU

    Received 27 Jan 2025
  22. DecidedDC/25/138822

    Construction of a single storey outbuilding in the rear garden of Flat 2, 5 Jerningham Road SE14.

    FLAT 2, 5 JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NQ

    Received 27 Jan 2025
  23. DecidedDC/25/138844

    Deed of Variation to the Section 106 Agreement dated 05 November 2021 (Planning ref: DC/20/117966) pursuant to Sections 106 and 106A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to amend the Original Agreement in connection with Section 73 application ref. DC/25/138731, including amendments to definitions in Schedule 1, the insertion of new definitions, amendments to Schedule 3 and Schedule 6, and the insertion of a new Appendix 4.

    164-196 TRUNDLEY'S ROAD AND 1-9 SANFORD STREET, LONDON, SE8 5JE

    Received 28 Jan 2025
  24. DecidedDC/25/138855

    The provision of a vehicular crossover at 67 Grangemill Road SE6.

    67 GRANGEMILL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3JZ

    Received 30 Jan 2025

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