ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/143752 - Trees in Conservation Areas Approved

Proposal

REAR: ONE Oak (T1)(ht.14m) FELL and replace with another oak. REASON: health & safety, large branch recently fell into nursery play area from an offsite tree, resulting in a near miss, issue unresolved with neighbour so nursery play area closed and relocated to alternative play area in school. To make new play area permanent, essential onsite tree (T1) is removed to facilitate the expansion of a safe and accessible nursery play area. The tree's root system has caused significant surface disruption and persistent trip hazards which directly compromises child safety and prevents the ground from being properly levelled. By removing the tree, the nursery can use the area without worry of compromising safety standards. Please see attached letter from the school. REPLACEMENT: another oak will be planted as a replacement in the forest area in the middle play area near the adjacent property The Stone House, 281 Lewisham Way. Informative A: huge thank you for planting a replacement oak tree for amenity, wildlife, and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with same arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 Apr 2026
Consultation
22 Apr 2026
Approved
18 May 2026

Approved on 18 May 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Lewisham
Application type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Postcode
SE8 4DX
Received
21 Apr 2026
Validated
21 Apr 2026
Ward
Brockley
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
18 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Agent
Amber Tree Care

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14875061
Neighbours
22 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Lewisham
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#117 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Lewisham ranks #118 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

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Lewisham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #209 of 292
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #204 of 292
70%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #118 of 292
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #62 of 292
66%
Minor dwellings approved
133 decided (1-9 homes)
93%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
66%
Change of use approved
68 decided
1,379
Total decisions
212 refused in 2025