27 PEPYS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5SA Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/143952 - Trees in Conservation Areas Approved

Proposal

REAR: ONE: Sycamore Tree (T1)(hts.16m) CROWN LIFT TO 4m, REASON: Removal of 4 branches overhanging back to appropriate growth points, as part of regular maintenance. Informative A: The sensitive management of Lewisham 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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 May 2026
Approved
1 Jun 2026

Approved on 1 Jun 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Lewisham
Application type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Postcode
SE14 5SA
Received
7 May 2026
Validated
7 May 2026
Ward
Telegraph Hill
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
1 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Agent
Broccoli Tree Care

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14915308
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%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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