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London Borough of Lewisham
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Collected application statistics

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5,211Searchable applications
477Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,492 approved or refused records
559Refused applications

2,933 approved · 559 refused · 66 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 Mar 2003 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Conservation areas30 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas89 mapped area records2 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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  1. DecidedDC/25/140836

    FRONT: ONE Cypress (T1)(ht.4m) FELL.Reason: due to the low front wall being pushed over, footpath lifting & creating a trip hazard, to be replanted with a 1.5m Laurel hedge.Informative A: the replacement hedge is welcome, please plant mixed native species rather than laurel which has low wildlife benefit and/or a small species tree for amenity such as: Amelanchier, hazel, elder, Cornus mas, Witch hazel (Hamamelis mollis), Chimonanthus praecox, wayfaring tree, winter flowering cherry (Prunus autumnalis), Carolina silverbells (Halesia Carolinia), Orange-barked Myrtle (Myrtus apiculate), Seven-son tree, (Heptacodium miconioides), Stachyurus praecox,�Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum trichotomum), Cornus controversa, Quince (Cydonia oblonga), Magnolia stellata, Alder Buckthorn, Magnolia 'Fairy Blush' (ht.3m). Informative B: consider alternative to crown reduce to manage the tree and retain existing habitat for birds. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    40 LOCK CHASE, LONDON, SE3 9HA

    Received 16 Jul 2025
  2. UnknownDC/25/140837

    FRONT: ONE Fraxinus excelsior TREE (9150) Ht 12m, sprd 9m CROWN LIFT to 2.5m over footpath. REASON: Crown suppressed on West compass point. Overhanging footpath.ONE Wild Cherry tree (0872) CROWN REDUCTION by 3m from 9m to 6m, Spread by 2m from 6m to 4m on N compass point & 2m from 5m to 3m on all remaining compass points. REASON: Broad spreading crown overhangs parking area & private 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.

    1-8 MENDIP CLOSE, LONDON, SE26 4LB

    Received 16 Jul 2025
  3. DecidedDC/25/140838

    Demolition of the existing building and the construction of a two-storey plus lower ground and roof space detached building with to provide 6 self-contained flats, together with the provision of lightwells at the front, refuse/recycling storage, associated landscaping works, removal of vehicular access and all associated works at 6 Westdown Road SE6.

    6 WESTDOWN ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4RL

    Received 16 Jul 2025
  4. UnknownDC/25/140839

    FRONT: ONE Robinia (T1)(ht.10.5m) FELL. Reason: The tree is dangerous and loosing large branches from historic pollard points. Duty to replace applies.Informative A: please retain safe standing stem or high stump, or leave the trunk lying on site as it is valuable for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative B: duty to plant a replacement tree applies if a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121. Informative C: suggest replacement species is another Robinia or select from: mulberry, crab apple, field maple, pear, hazel, whitebeam, Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum trichotomum), hawthorn, Amelanchier, quince (Cydonia oblonga), bird cherry, Strawberry Tree, Chinese privet, paperbark maple.

    2 ABERDEEN TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 0QX

    Received 16 Jul 2025
  5. UnknownDC/25/140840

    ANIMAL WALK / BUTTERFLY HOUSE: ONE Willow (T1)(ht.9m) CROWN REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by 3m from 8m to 5m on E compass point. Reason: The canopy is showing decline and in poor physiological condition.� Given that the canopy overhangs a high-volume path in the animal walk and willow is extremely brittle, especially when under stress, it is considered extremely hazardous.� The canopy will be reduced beyond the path to reduce likelihood of failure.Informative A: many thanks for retaining the tree for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to the changing climate.Informative B: suggest a tree is planted in or near the enclosure during the coming planting season protected from animal grazing and browsing for future insurance to maintain tree canopy cover in advance of possible future loss of the willow.

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

    Received 16 Jul 2025
  6. UnknownDC/25/140841

    FRONT (the Green opp 29/31): ONE Mulberry (T4)(ht.8m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m on East compass over road. Reason: for highway clearance.Informative A: thank you for the sensitive management of the mulberry tree to retain for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to the changing climate. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.Informative C: the new tree planting and retention of large deadwood tree trunks on the Green in recent years is greatly appreciated, and welcome continued management of the Geen to enhance the urban forest, the variety of wildlife habitats, plants for pollinators, and biodiversity.

    GREEN SPACE AT, 30-36 LOCK CHASE, LONDON, SE3

    Received 15 Jul 2025
  7. DecidedDC/25/140843

    Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, Part (g) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a single storey rear extension at a depth of 4.00m, an eaves height 2.50m of and a maximum height of 3.10m to 126 Arngask Road, SE6.

    126 ARNGASK ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1XX

    Received 16 Jul 2025
  8. DecidedDC/25/140844

    Construction of a single storey rear extension at 376 Bromley Road, SE6.

    376 BROMLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2RS

    Received 16 Jul 2025
  9. DecidedDC/25/140845

    The installation of replacement double glazed timber windows and doors in the front and rear of 24-27 Granville Grove, SE13.

    24-27 GRANVILLE GROVE, LONDON, SE13 5AS

    Received 16 Jul 2025
  10. DecidedDC/25/140848

    Installation of replacement double-glazed uPVC windows and doors in the front, side and rear elevation of 11-13 Rosamond Street, SE26.

    11 ROSAMOND STREET, LONDON, SE26 6JS

    Received 16 Jul 2025
  11. DecidedDC/25/140851

    Installation of replacement timber sash/casement windows at the front, rear and side elevations and installation of a rear door at 127 Algernon Road, SE13.

    127 ALGERNON ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7AP

    Received 16 Jul 2025
  12. DecidedDC/25/140853

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Class 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 rear dormer and hip to gable roof extensions and installation of rooflights in the front roof slope at 215 Manor Lane, SE12.

    215 MANOR LANE, LONDON, SE12 0TZ

    Received 16 Jul 2025
  13. UnknownDC/25/140854

    REAR: ONE dead Willow (T1)(ht.9m) REDUCE to MONOLITH approx.ht.3m. Reason: since submitting the 6-week notice to lateral reduce the crown, on 12 August 2025 agent confirms the tree has died. The willow was already showing canopy decline and poor physiological condition, spring and summer 2025 have been exceptionally hot and dry, the tree is on sloping ground above a highly used path in the animal walk area, tree considered extremely hazardous, with brittle wood prone to failure. Duty to replace applies. Informative A: managing the tree as monolith for wildlife and biodiversity is greatly appreciated. Informative B: duty to replace applies if a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, government guidance para 121.Informative C: a large canopy species tree required as replacement, planted near the original tree during the 2025-26 planting season, and the monolith and replacement tree to be protected with fencing from animal damage.Informative D: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Works amended to fell from lateral reduce as agents email 12 August 2025:

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

    Received 16 Jul 2025
  14. UnknownDC/25/140855

    FRONT:ONE YEW (T1))(ht.6m) REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m to 5m. LATERAL REDUCTION by1 m from 6m TO 5m. REason: Routine maintenance.REAR: ONE Elder(T2)(ht.7m) CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level. Reason: to provide clearanceInformative 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.

    37 MANOR MOUNT, LONDON, SE23 3PY

    Received 16 Jul 2025
  15. UnknownDC/25/140856

    FRONT: ONE Ash (T1))(ht.16m) REDUCE HEIGHT by 3 m to16m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 12m to 9m. Reason: Routine maintenceInformative A: The sensitive management of 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.

    111 DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3HX

    Received 16 Jul 2025
  16. UnknownDC/25/140857

    REAR: ONE Hornbeamt(T1)(ht.8m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.8 m to 6.2m. Reason: Routine maintenance

    164 ERLANGER ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TJ

    Received 17 Jul 2025
  17. DecidedDC/25/140858

    Construction of a single storey side and rear extension at 61 St Norbert Road, London, SE4 2EY

    61 ST NORBERT ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2EY

    Received 17 Jul 2025
  18. UnknownDC/25/140859

    REAR: ONE Sycamore (T1)(ht.15m) REDUCE HEIGHT by 2.5m to 12.5m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 10m from 7.5 m. Reason: routine maintenance.REAR: ONE Sycamore (T2)(ht.11m) FELL. Reason: large historic wound at the base of the tree.REAR: ONE Hazel (T3)(ht.6m) CROWN THIN by 15% (maximum). Reason: to create a more even crown density and routine maintenance.REAR: ONE Hazel (T4)(ht.6m) CROWN THIN by 15% (maximum). Reason: to create a more even crown density and routine maintenance.REAR: ONE Purple Plum (T5)(ht 8m) CROWN THIN by 15% (maximum). Reason: to create a more even crown density and routine maintenanceInformative A: huge thank you for retaining rear garden trees T1,T3-T5 for rear amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to the changing climate. Informative B: a replacement large canopy tree is encouraged for T2, species such as field maple, bird cherry, Golden Rain Tree/Pride of India (Koelreuteria paniculata), Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), Italian alder, Hackberry (Celtis australis), Turkish hazel, Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica). Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    74 BELMONT PARK, LONDON, SE13 5BN

    Received 17 Jul 2025
  19. DecidedDC/25/140860

    Construction of a single storey rear and side infill extension at 61 Pascoe Road, SE13.

    61 PASCOE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5JE

    Received 17 Jul 2025
  20. DecidedDC/25/140861

    Installation of internally illuminated circular sign above fascia, and non-illuminated signage to shop front at Currys, Unit 5, Bell Green Retail Park, Bell Green SE26.

    BELL GREEN RETAIL PARK, CURRYS UNIT 5, BELL GREEN, LONDON, SE26 4PR

    Received 17 Jul 2025
  21. DecidedDC/25/140863

    Reconfiguration of the existing two, two-bedroom flats to form one, one-bedroom and one, four-bedroom self-contained flats at 3 Southbrook Road SE12 .

    3 SOUTHBROOK ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8HL

    Received 17 Jul 2025
  22. DecidedDC/25/140864

    Demolition of an existing conservatory and construction of a single-storey flat roof extension with two rooflights at 51 Moremead Road, SE6 .

    51 MOREMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3LR

    Received 17 Jul 2025
  23. UnknownDC/25/140865

    REAR: ONE Apple (T1)(ht.4.5m) CROWN THIN by 30% (maximum). REDUCE HEIGHT by1.3m to 3.2m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.2m from 4.0m to 2.8m. Reaso: routine maintenance ONE Elder (T2)(ht.4.0m)CROWN THIN by 30% (maximum). REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.2m to 2.8m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 0.9m from 3.0m to 2.1m. Reaso: routine maintenance ONE Pittosporum (T3)(ht.4m)CROWN THIN by 30% (maximum). REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.2m to 2.8m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.2m from 4.0m to 2.8m. Reaso: routine maintenance FRONT:ONE Pittosporum (T4)(ht.5.5)CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above ground level. CROWN THIN by 30% (maximum). REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.6m to 3.9m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 5.0m to 3.5m. Reason: routine maintenanceInformative 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.

    6 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4NY

    Received 17 Jul 2025
  24. UnknownDC/25/140866

    REAR: ONE Sycamore (T1)(ht.6-7m) FELL. Reason: to prevent potential damage to the boundary fence, it has grown multi-stemmed from a stump over the past 10 years and is now pushing against the fence.Informative A: planting replacement trees is encourage in the rear garden for amenity, wildlife and environmental benefits, species such as crab apple, Amelanchier, Quince (Cydonia oblonga), whitebeam, hawthorn, pear, hazel, Paperbark maple, Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica), magnolia, bird cherry, Laburnum, Goat willow, mulberry, medlar, holly, Golden Rain Tree/Pride of India (Koelreuteria paniculata), strawberry tree.Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    3 PEPYS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5SA

    Received 17 Jul 2025

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