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London Borough of Lewisham
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for London Borough of Lewisham. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

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5,656Searchable applications
492Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,828 approved or refused records
604Refused applications

3,224 approved · 604 refused · 70 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 Mar 2003 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. UnknownDC/26/145101

    T1 Magnolia - Rear RHB: Crown Reduction - To reduce overall canopy by up to 1.5 metres, shaping accordingly and remove major deadwood. Height is currently 7.5 metres reducing to 6 metres by a spread of 9 metres reducing to 7.5 metres on all compass points. Reason for work ? General maintenance.

    30 LEE TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 9TZ

    Received 19 Aug 2026
  2. RegisteredDC/26/145103

    Installation of two Air Source Heat Pumps with assoicated acoustic and protective enclosures to the rear of Deptford Fire Station, 186 Evelyn Street, SE8 (see DC/26/145104 for the related listed building consent application including alterations to interal pipework)

    DEPTFORD FIRE STATION, 186 EVELYN STREET, LONDON, SE8 5DB

    Received 19 Aug 2026
  3. RegisteredDC/26/145104

    Application for listed building consent for the installation of two Air Source Heat Pumps with acoustic and protective enclosure and changes to internal pipework to the rear of Deptford Fire Station, 186 Evelyn Street, SE8.

    DEPTFORD FIRE STATION, 186 EVELYN STREET, LONDON, SE8 5DB

    Received 19 Aug 2026
  4. RegisteredDC/26/145105

    Alterations to the existing detached dwelling, including reconstruction and extension of the northern workshop, erection of a rear kitchen extension, roof alterations with rooflights and a rear dormer, replacement of the southern annex with a two-storey extension, replacement windows, and part-retrospective permission for an outbuilding in the rear garden at 179 Burnt Ash Hill SE12.

    179 BURNT ASH HILL, LONDON, SE12 0QF

    Received 19 Aug 2026
  5. UnknownDC/26/145107

    Lime - Establish new pollard approx. 5-6 metres from ground level: Reason for works: Tree has suffered minor fire damage, The remedial works aim to remove portions of the crown damaged by the fire and to invigorate new growth from the new pollard points.

    38 ARRAN ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2NL

    Received 19 Aug 2026
  6. RegisteredDC/26/145108

    FRONT: Bndry neighbr block O/S no 54 ONE Rowan tree (T6) Ht 4m by 2m FELL to ground level.REASON: Dead treeREAR RHB: Communal Garden ONE Robinia tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 14m to 12m Spread by 2m from 9m to 7m.Shape accordingly & remove major deadwood and split branches. ONE Holm Oak tree (T2) CROWN REDUCTION Ht approx by 3.5m from 7m to 3.5m Spread by 1m from 6m to 5mREASON: (please see annotated photo) to push back face to lawn boundary edge and shape accordingly. ONE Yew tree (T3) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 4m from 7m to 3m Spread by 1m from 5m to 4m shaping accordingly pushing back garden side face in beyond the edge of flowerbed. THREE Robinia trees Group of multi-stem trees (G1) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 11m to 9m Spread by 1m from 6.5m to 5.5m Remove major deadwood ONE Hawthorn tree (T4) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 1m from 8m to 7m Spread by 1m from 5.5m to 4.5m CROWN THIN by 15% to create a more even crown density ONE Cherry tree (T5) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 1m from 6m to 5m Spread by 1m from 6m to 5m Remove major deadwoodReason for work ? General maintenance.

    40 LOCK CHASE, LONDON, SE3 9HA

    Received 19 Aug 2026
  7. UnknownDC/26/145109

    REAR (no.33): SIX dead Cypress trees (G1)(ht.10-12m) FELL. Reason: dead from fire damage. 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. Section 213 of Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). Also ref: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance, para 121. Informative B: suggested replacement species mix to be selected from: crab apple, whitebeam, hazel, hawthorn, holly, spindle, field maple, quince (Cydonia oblonga), common pear, Cornus mas, Amelanchier, goat willow, elder, alder buckthorn, purging buckthorn, medlar, mulberry. Informative C: replacement with mixed species tree planting is encouraged and hugely appreciated for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative D: please create habitat log piles with some arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    33 NEWQUAY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2NR

    Received 17 Aug 2026
  8. RegisteredDC/26/145110

    Construction of hip-to-gable and rear dormer extension at 7 Somertrees Avenue, SE12.

    7 SOMERTREES AVENUE, LONDON, SE12 0BU

    Received 18 Aug 2026
  9. DecidedDC/26/145115

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 6(a)(i) - Land Contamination of planning permission DC/24/136404 dated 4th July 2025 at Pool Court, Fordmill Road SE6.

    POOL COURT, FORDMILL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3JQ

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  10. RegisteredDC/26/145116

    Construction of single storey, two-bedroom dwelling in the rear garden of 206 Perry Hill, SE6, together with bike and bin storage an landscaping.

    206 PERRY HILL, LONDON, SE6 4EZ

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  11. RegisteredDC/26/145117

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Class A of Schedule 2, Part 1 and Class G of Schedule 2, Part 14 and of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for construction of an L-shaped roof extension featring a julliete balcony and the installation of an air-source heat pump (ASHP) in the rear garden at 102 Laydwell Road, SE13.

    102 LADYWELL ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7HU

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  12. RegisteredDC/26/145118

    Construction of single-storey rear and side extension at 102 Ladywell Road, SE13.

    102 LADYWELL ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7HU

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  13. RegisteredDC/26/145119

    FRONT: ONE Lime tree (T1) Ht 15m FELL to ground level & treat stump REASON: A remedy to the differential foundation movement at the insured property and to ensure the long-term stability of the building. To limit the extent and need for expensive and disruptive engineering repair works at the insured property.To limit the extent and need for costly CO2e emissions relating to alternative engineering repair works at the insured property.It is the case that an alternative to felling such as pruning or significant 'pollarding' of the tree would not provide a reliable or sustainable remedy to the subsidence in this case. We do not consider that any other potential means of mitigation, including root barriers, would be effective or appropriate in the circumstances.We are satisfied that the evidence obtained following completion of our Arboricultural Implication Assessment report completed 31/01/2024 clearly links the Lime T1 and False Acacia T2 as the cause of damage to the risk address. REPLANTING: Insurers understanding the requirement to offer replacement planting in the event consent to fell is granted.43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD TREE PRESERVATION ORDER 2024 DC/24/135159

    43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  14. RegisteredDC/26/145120

    FRONT: ONE False Acacia tree (T2) Ht 10m FELL to ground level and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved). REASON: Proposed as a remedy to the differential foundation movement at the insured property and to ensure the long-term stability of the building. The above tree works are proposed to limit the extent and need for expensive and disruptive engineering repair works at the insured propertyIt is the case that an alternative to felling such as pruning or significant 'pollarding' of the tree would not provide a reliable or sustainable remedy to the subsidence in this case. We do not consider that any other potential means of mitigation, including root barriers, would be effective or appropriate in the circumstances. We are satisfied that the evidence obtained following completion of our Arboricultural Implication Assessment report completed 31/01/2024 clearly links the Lime T1 and False Acacia T2 as the cause of damage to the risk address. REPLANTING: Insurers understanding the requirement to offer replacement planting in the event consent to fell is granted.45 DEVONSHIRE ROAD TREE PRESERVATION ORDER DC/24/136999

    45A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  15. RegisteredDC/26/145122

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Class B & C of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of an l-shaped rear dormer extension and two front rooflights at 16 Littlewood, SE1.

    16 LITTLEWOOD, LONDON, SE13 6SD

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  16. UnknownDC/26/145123

    REAR: ONE Sycamore (T1)(ht.10m,s.6m) FELL.Reason: self-seeded, triple stemmed, too large for environment. Informative A: retaining sycamore (T1) and managing its size with crown reduction is encouraged as it is an attractive feature and focal point in the rear garden for amenity, urban forest canopy and wildlife benefits and shade to reduce high summer temperatures due to climate change.Informative B: if (T1) is removed, please plant a replacement tree with species such as field maple, whitebeam, Turkish hazel, Golden Rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum). Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    29 BOUSFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TP

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  17. RegisteredDC/26/145124

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 17-Wheelchair Units of planning permission DC/23/132184 dated 1st February 2024 at Mayfields Hostel, 47 Burnt Ash Hill SE12.

    MAYFIELDS HOSTEL, 47 BURNT ASH HILL, LONDON, SE12 0AE

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  18. UnknownDC/26/145125

    (T1) Leylandii hedge Prune back both ends over neighbouring gardens to the trunk and trim front face back as much as possible, retaining greenery. Reduce the height by approx 1.5m. Remove lower dead branches on stems to allow more space - routine maintenance. Height from 6.5m to 5.0m Crown spread from 10.0m to 8.5m

    26 ERLANGER ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TG

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  19. Awaiting decisionDC/26/145126

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 20-Building Bulletin 93 of planning permission DC/24/134698 dated 25th October 2024 at Watergate School, Lushington Road SE6.

    WATERGATE SCHOOL, LUSHINGTON ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3RJ

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  20. RegisteredDC/26/145127

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) submitted under Section (192) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for confirmation that the use of the property as a 'Children's Home' (Use Class C2) does not constitute a material change of use from a residential dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) at 8 Francemary Road, SE4.

    8 FRANCEMARY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1JS

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  21. RegisteredDC/26/145128

    Removal of existing shopfront and installation of new shopfront with awnings above, construction of new bin store and installation of no.5 wall mounted condenser/AC units at the Retail Unit, 16 Coulgate Street, SE4.

    RETAIL UNIT, 16 COULGATE STREET, LONDON, SE4 2RW

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  22. DecidedDC/26/145129

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 10-part a (Biodiverse Living Roof) of planning permission DC/25/140660 dated 23 January 2026 (as amended by s96a DC/26/144032 dated on 30 June 2026) at 69-73 Lausanne Road and land to the rear of 75-81 Lausanne Road, SE15.

    LAND TO THE REAR OF, 69-75 LAUSANNE ROAD, LONDON, SE15 2HY

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  23. RegisteredDC/26/145130

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Class A 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 at 139 Wellmeadow Road, SE6.

    139 WELLMEADOW ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1HP

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  24. UnknownDC/26/145131

    Statement of work T1 Cherry - Rear garden: Crown Reduction - To reduce the overall height and radial spread of the canopy by up to 1 metre, maintaining a natural shape and remove major deadwood. Height is currently 8 metres reducing to 7 metres by a spread of 7 metres reducing to 6 metres on all compass points. T2 Cherry - Rear garden: To prune back laterals growing into adjacent Katsura to ensure gap between canopies. Height is currently 7 metres remaining by a spread of 4 metres reducing to 3.5 metres on Eastern compass point. T4 Quince - Rear RHB: Tree has been engulfed in Clematis. To remove all clematis growing through the canopy. Crown Reduction - To reduce remaining canopy by up to 2 metres shaping accordingly. Height is currently 5 metres reducing to 3 metres by a spread of 4 metres remaining. Reason for work ? General maintenance.

    9 OAKCROFT ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7ED

    Received 21 Aug 2026

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