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DC/25/140744 - Trees in Conservation Areas Approved

Proposal

FRONT: ONE Ash (T0003)(ht.9m, spread 7m) FELL. Reason: crown in decline with deadwood throughout overhangs adjacent highway, the smaller adjacent ash tree to be retained. Tree replanting proposal: 2 whips to be planted for every tree removed as agents email 24 July 2025. Informative A: the proposed replacement with 2x whips is hugely appreciated for streetscape amenity, wildlife and environmental benefits, please ensure the whips are protected from mowing damage with a wide surround of bark mulch, species such as field maple, bird cherry, Robinia, Gledistsia, hornbeam, Italian alder, Pride of India/Golden Rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), hackberry, Kentucky Coffee Tree, Bee-bee Tree. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
9 Jul 2025
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Validated
29 Jul 2025
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Consultation
29 Jul 2025
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Approved
18 Aug 2025

Approved on 18 Aug 2025 · Delegated · Last checked 14 Oct 2026

Site constraints 5

Jews Walk conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Article 4 direction
Small HMO Northern Extension. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
7 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: 5-11, Jews Walk Se26, Grade II, 22 m away · 1 Grade II*, 6 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Lewisham built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 3 (moderate), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 1 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area40 m² (431 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (67 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyEnd-terrace flat, 2 habitable rooms
BuiltBefore 1900
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2013, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Lewisham
Application type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Postcode
SE26 4NW
Received
9 Jul 2025
Validated
29 Jul 2025
Ward
Sydenham
Parish
Does NOT need to go to BCAP
Case officer
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Target decision
9 Sept 2025
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
18 Aug 2025
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
Connick Tree Care

How this decision compares

Decided in 20 days from validation, 6 days faster than Lewisham's median of 26 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 99% of tree and landscaping works here are.

98%decided within 8 weeks
99%approved
614decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Lewisham in the last twelve months, from validation. Lewisham decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 14 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14162578
Planning Portal ref
PP-14162578
Neighbours
29 Jul 2025
Consultation
29 Jul 2025
Statutory expiry
9 Sept 2025
Env. assessment
No
Lewisham
Planning Authority Score
5.8/10
Average
#111 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Lewisham ranks #127 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Lewisham decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #224 of 296
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #192 of 296
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #127 of 296
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #58 of 296
65%
Minor dwellings approved
117 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
57%
Change of use approved
67 decided
1,303
Total decisions
207 refused in the year to March 2026

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.