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5,424Searchable applications
488Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,651 approved or refused records
583Refused applications

3,068 approved · 583 refused · 67 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 Mar 2003 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. UnknownDC/25/142184

    REAR: ONE Lombardy poplar (T1)(ht.16m) FELL. Reason: large cavity going through the stem at approx.ht.4m and decay throughout the stem, only approx 5% sound wood, hazardous tree high risk to property, PTI qualified arborist Jake Loader conducted the assessment, felled tree to be replaced under duty to replace. REAR: ONE Ash (T2)(ht.12m) CROWN REDUCE if possible, rather than FELL. Reason: small work zone to dismantle the Lombardy poplar next to garden cabin, ash will need to be reduced, possibly felled to work on the Lombardy poplar, no access for a MEWP or crane, felled tree to be replaced under duty to replace.Informative A: huge thank you for agreeing in agent's email 21.11.25 to look to retain ash T2 with crown reduction if possible. Informative B: please retain a safe low stem of Lombardy poplar T1 for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: the landowner has a duty to plant a replacement tree when a tree in a conservation area is removed because it is dead, or presents an immediate risk of serious harm, para 121 Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, government guidance 6 March 2014. Informative D: replace Lombardy poplar T1, and ash T2 if also felled, with mixed species selected from: bird cherry, small leaved lime, oak, Robinia, wild cherry, Norway maple, whitebeam, beech, wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis), walnut, hornbeam, Hop hornbeam, Indian horse chestnut, Tulip tree, wingnut, 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), Bee-bee tree (Tetradium daniellii/Euodia hupehensis), Caucasian Elm (Zelkova carpinifolia), Persian Ironwood (Parrotia persica), Mulberry, for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change - see below for further replanting details. Informative E: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    87 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5AX

    Received 19 Nov 2025
  2. UnknownDC/25/142185

    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.

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

    Received 19 Nov 2025
  3. DecidedDC/25/142186

    Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class G of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of the first, second and third floors from Commercial (Use Class E) into a studio and one self-contained flat (Use Class C3) together with associated access and bin storage at 121 Rushey Green SE6.

    121 RUSHEY GREEN, LONDON, SE6 4AA

    Received 20 Nov 2025
  4. DecidedDC/25/142187

    The construction of an external staircase to first floor level at the rear of 425 - 427 Bromley Road BR1 to provide access to first floor flats at 425A & 427A, together with the installation of new entrance doors, new windows and all associated works.

    425 - 427 COSTCUTTER, BROMLEY ROAD, LONDON, BR1 4PJ

    Received 20 Nov 2025
  5. UnknownDC/25/142188

    FRONT (behind garden fence): One unidentified tree (T1) (ht.7-8m) CROWN THIN by 30%. REASON: Tree is very large & clearance from the building is required, also to alleviate light.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.

    1 RAY BELL COURT, WICKHAM MEWS, LONDON, SE4 1PS

    Received 20 Nov 2025
  6. DecidedDC/25/142190

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4(a)(i)&(ii) Land Contamination of planning permission DC/20/119744 dated 16th November 2022 (as amended by s73 application DC/24/138431 dated 28 July 2025) at 34-40 Eastdown Park SE13.

    34-40 EASTDOWN PARK, LONDON, SE13 5HS

    Received 20 Nov 2025
  7. DecidedDC/25/142191

    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.

    61A DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3HN

    Received 20 Nov 2025
  8. DecidedDC/25/142192

    Construction of an L-shaped dormer extension, raising the ridge, installation of three rooflights to the front roof slope and all associated works at 98 Aspinall Road SE4.

    98 ASPINALL ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2EG

    Received 20 Nov 2025
  9. UnknownDC/25/142193

    A minor variation has been submitted under the Licensing Act 2003.

    108-110 RUSHEY GREEN, LONDON, SE6 4HW

    Received 20 Nov 2025
  10. UnknownDC/25/142194

    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 matchREASON: 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.

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

    Received 20 Nov 2025
  11. UnknownDC/25/142195

    FRONT (Kitto Rd): ONE Elder (T1)(ht.5m, spread 5m) FELL.Reason: growing from base of historic churchyard wall which needs to be replaced for pedestrian safety.FRONT (corner Kitto/Pepys Rds): ONE Horse Chestnut (T2)(ht.9m, spread 4m) FELL to 1.5m stump.Reason: Severe basal decay, white rot cavity at approx 1.5m from ground level. Hazardous.FRONT (Pepys Rd): ONE twin-stem Plum (T4)(ht.6m) remove 1x leaning stem (see submitted photo).Reason: over path obstruction, clearance to churchyard path & mitigate unstable lean - minor movement at base, removing the bough should help mitigate the severe lean, suspect the root ball has begun to lift.REPLANTING PROPOSAL: The customer has agreed to replant with native deciduous trees - see informative A.Informative A: the replacement tree planting is hugely appreciated to maintain the treed character of the setting of the church in its prominent location at the junction of several roads and opposite Telegraph Hill Lower Park, suggested species: T1 - another elder; T2 ? Hornbeam, sessile oak or Indian Horse Chestnut. Informative B: thank you for retaining the standing high stump of T2 for wildlife habitat and biodiversity, please create habitat log piles with arisings also for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: huge thank you for maintaining the treed setting to the church and planting replacement trees for streetscape amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change.

    ST CATHERINES VICARAGE, 102A PEPYS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5SG

    Received 20 Nov 2025
  12. UnknownDC/25/142196

    REAR: ONE Lime tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION by 3m from 15m to 12m Spread by 2m from 6m to 4m back to previous points.REASON: Work as part of ongoing tree maintenance. Tree last pruned March 2020, reference DC/20/115635Informative 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.

    19A BLACKHEATH GROVE, LONDON, SE3 0DQ

    Received 20 Nov 2025
  13. DecidedDC/25/142198

    Construction of single-storey rear extension and all associated works at 1 Blessington Close SE13.

    1 BLESSINGTON CLOSE, LONDON, SE13 5ED

    Received 21 Nov 2025
  14. DecidedDC/25/142199

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Classes A, 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 single storey rear extension, hip-to-gable and rear roof extension, and installation of two rooflights to the front roofslope at 32 Thornsbeach Road SE6 1EA.

    32 THORNSBEACH ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1EA

    Received 21 Nov 2025
  15. DecidedDC/25/142200

    Constuction of a replacement front boundary wall at 39 St Margarets Road SE4.

    39 ST MARGARET'S ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1YL

    Received 21 Nov 2025
  16. DecidedDC/25/142201

    Construction of a single storey rear infill extension and erection of 70 degree rear mansard loft conversion at 199 Manwood Road SE4.

    199 MANWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1SF

    Received 21 Nov 2025
  17. DecidedDC/25/142202

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Classes B and G of Schedule 2, Part 1�of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of rear outrigger roof extension and the removal of an existing chimney at 199 Manwood Road SE4.

    199 MANWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1SF

    Received 21 Nov 2025
  18. DecidedDC/25/142203

    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.

    SYDENHAM HILL ESTATE, SYDENHAM HILL, LONDON, SE26

    Received 21 Nov 2025
  19. DecidedDC/25/142204

    Construction of rear dormer, installation of new rear elevation window, installation of 1 front rooflight and internal alterations at 15 Dukesthorpe Road, SE26.

    15 DUKESTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PB

    Received 21 Nov 2025
  20. DecidedDC/25/142206

    Installation of two new windows in the rear elevation at 165 Childers Street SE8.

    165 CHILDERS STREET, LONDON, SE8 5JU

    Received 21 Nov 2025
  21. UnknownDC/25/142207

    FRONT: ONE Yew tree (0290) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 1m from 4m to 3m Spread by 1m from 4m to 3m.REASON: To remove encroachment to building. - Following findings from a tree survey.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.

    14 BELMONT PARK, LONDON, SE13 5BJ

    Received 21 Nov 2025
  22. UnknownDC/25/142208

    REAR: ONE Holly tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2.5m from 5m to 2.5m spread by 0.5mm from 4m to 3.5m.REASON: Due to excessive shading in garden & allow better future maintenance by the homeowner as the tree is too tall for them to deal with on their own.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.

    25 VICARS HILL, LONDON, SE13 7JB

    Received 21 Nov 2025
  23. DecidedDC/25/142209

    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 4.5m, an eaves height of 2.95m and a maximum height of 3.15m to 237 Moorside Road BR1.

    237 MOORSIDE ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5EY

    Received 21 Nov 2025
  24. UnknownDC/25/142210

    REAR: ONE Bay tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 6m to 4m Spread by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m to form neat sphere.REASON: Reduction to manage size, shading of neighbours & spread across public right of way.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.

    87 PEPYS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5SE

    Received 21 Nov 2025

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