BASEMENT FLAT, 3 JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NQ Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/143832 - Trees in Conservation Areas Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

FRONT: ONE: Pittosporum undulatum (Australian cheesewood) (T1) CROWN REDUCTION by 3.5m from 9m to 5.5m REASON: cutting back to suitable growth points near previous pruning points. Selective reduction of lateral growth extending into the front garden beds. Removal of epicormic growth and light internal crown thinning to improve structure and light penetration. Informative A: The sensitive management of trees in Lewisham 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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
27 Apr 2026
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Validated
1 May 2026
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Approved
11 May 2026

Approved on 11 May 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 3

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF Decision notice Decision · 11 May 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

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Other documents 1

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Important details

Council
Lewisham
Application type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Postcode
SE14 5NQ
Received
27 Apr 2026
Validated
1 May 2026
Ward
Telegraph Hill
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
11 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
Tree Surgeons in South London

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14890135
Env. assessment
No

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Lewisham
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#117 of 292 councils
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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
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