LEE MANOR CONSERVATION AREA
FEBRUARY / MARCH 2025 – PLANNING APPLIACTIONS + DECISIONS
Application Reference: DC/23/133105
Application Address: Garages at land on western side of Millbank Way, London SE12
Application Proposal: Demolition of existing garages and construction of 9 dwelling houses (Use Class C3), together with associated car and cycle parking spaces, refuse and recycling stores, amenity space, landscaping and associated works
STATUS: LB of Lewisham have GRANTED Planning Permission.
Application Reference: DC/24/137866
Application Address: Land at Buckden Close, Buckden Close, London, SE12 8AB
Application Proposal: An outline application with all matters reserved (except for access) for the construction of a three-storey apartment building to create 9no. self-contained residential units (Use Class C3) at Land at Buckden Close, SE12 together with provision for vehicle and cycle parking and a refuse/recycling store
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED.
As Consultees ‘Highways’ have raised no concerns with the Outline Application for the proposed development on the basis that they will ‘be more focussed on the Reserved Matters Consent, as this will provide the information affecting site access, servicing or delivery arrangements, and any impacts on the local highways’. A number of other consultees have provided their comments on this proposal but in general they have highlighted matters that will need further review/submission/etc if LB of Lewisham gives approval to the outline planning permission.
LMS have reviewed the current proposals based on ‘all matters reserved (except for access)’ and have submitted an objection to the LB of Lewisham based on the loss of amenity that will occur if vehicular parking is provided on the small grassed area of open land that specifically sits within the Conservation Area.
Application Reference: DC/24/138339
Application Address: 80 Manor Lane, London SE13 5QP
Application Proposal: The construction of a hipped roof extension to the rear roofslope and installation of a rooflight to the front roofslope.
STATUS: GRANTED Planning Permission by LB of Lewisham. (But see DC/25/139113 below).
1. LMS had submitted an objection to the proposed works based on both previously rejected dormer loft proposals for this row of four properties and based on a failure to align proposals with the guidance given with Lewisham’s ‘Alterations and Extensions SPD’ document.
2. The Application was reviewed at a ‘Chair’s Review’ meeting on 4th February 2025 as a direct result of LMS’s objections – the Review delegated a decision to Planning Officers on the basis that previous such contemporary loft developments had been accepted within close vicinity of this property.
3. As a result of not complying with Lewisham guidance documents the proposed extension was required to achieve an exceptional design quality if it was to be approved. Within the delegated Report it was stated that the principle of a large, modern designed roof extension had previously been considered acceptable by the Planning Inspectorate in regards to that at 26 Manor Lane (ref. APP/C5690/D/16/3162228) and 64 Manor Lane (ref. APP/C5690/D/18/3218682), and Officers considered this proposal in that light.
4. No doubt based on a number of LMS’s objections the Applicants in consultation with the Planning Team modified their proposals which then achieved approval – objectors were given no notification of an amended design and could not (and did not) therefore comment on the changes.
5. What appears relatively clear from this approved application is that the LB of Lewisham Planning Team are now prepared to accept modern contemporary rear dormer loft conversions that exceed the provisions of their own development guidance for works within conservation areas, no doubt as a result of a number of successful Planning Appeals that have gone against them.
Application Reference: DC/25/138378
Application Address: 70 Manor Lane, London, SE13 5QP
Application Proposal: An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for Minor Material Amendments in connection with the planning permission (DC/23/133738) dated 08/01/2024, for the variation of Condition (2) (Approved Drawings) in order to allow:- External material changes with the zinc standing seam roof being replaced with slate roof graphite.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED
This application appears to be for a retrospective proposal to change the roofing material from VM zinc standing seam to slate tiling to the ground floor rear extension building which has already been constructed. LMS see no reason to object to this change.
Application Reference: DC/24/138470
Application Address: 22 Brightfield Road, London, SE12 8QF
Application Proposal: Construction of a single storey rear extension and installation of rooflights to the extension roof slope.
STATUS: GRANTED Planning Permission by LB of Lewisham.
This was the re-Application of a previously granted permission (ref DC/21/123233) which has now run out of its time constraint for development.
LMS saw no reason to object to the proposed works.
Application Reference: DC/24/138504
Application Address: 47 Manor Lane, London, SE13 5QW
Application Proposal: Construction of a single-storey rear wrap-around extension and a dormer extension to the rear roof slope, the installation of rooflights in the front roof slope and all associated works.
STATUS: GRANTED Planning Permission by LB of Lewisham.
This application which had not previously come up under searches for applications within Lee Green before it was Granted Permission and so had not been reviewed.
Looking at the proposals it is unlikely LMS would have objected.
Application Reference: DC/25/138589
Application Address: 23 Effingham Road, London, SE12 8NZ
Application Proposal: Installation of replacement single glazed sash bow windows, with double glazed sash windows in the front elevation.
STATUS: GRANTED Planning Permission by LB of Lewisham.
LMS initially objected to this proposal as the submission did not contain 1:5 details of glazing bars and spacers (if any), a vertical section and a window horn detail (if any), contrary to the requirements set out in Lewisham’s guidance for the replacement of windows in conservation areas. Following submission of further details LMS withdrew their objections subject to LB of Lewisham’s agreement to issue a condition for the horn detail.
Application Reference: DC/25/138595
Application Address: Flat 2B Southbrook Road, London, SE12 8LQ
Application Proposal: The installation of replacement double glazed timber windows in the side and rear elevations.
STATUS: GRANTED Planning Permission by LB of Lewisham. Further to discussion with the Planning Officer LMS withdrew our objection to this proposal for new rear and side windows (which included the use of ‘planted on’ vertical central glazing bars) as the windows are not on the front elevation of the building.
Application Reference: DC/25/138827
Application Address: 71 Manor Lane, London, SE12 8LS
Application Proposal:
ONE Eucalyptus (T1)(ht. 10m )FELL to ground and to poison stump with appropriate use of herbicide (eco plugs) to prevent regrowth. Reason for work Tree has outgrown its location and is impacting on drainage.
STATUS: LB of Lewisham have RAISED NO OBJECTION to the proposed works.
LMS have determined not to object to the removal of this non-native mature tree because of its inclination into the back garden area of this property. However, we have requested that LB of Lewisham asks for a substitute tree to be planted in its place.
Application Reference: DC/25/138897
Application Address: 36 Micheldever Road, London, SE12 8LU
Application Proposal: Construction of roof extension to the rear roof slope and installation of roof lights in front roof slope.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED.
LMS have objected to this proposed rear roofslope contemporary dormer loft extension on the basis that firstly, it does not comply with guidelines provided by the LB of Lewisham for size of dormer and secondly, on the basis that such an extension, whether contemporary or traditional, will unbalance the properties on either side of the Wantage Road junction with Micheldever Road when these properties are seen from their rears – unusually this loft extension will be highly visible from Wantage Road unlike most ‘contemporary’ loft extensions developed within the Lee Manor Conservation area. There is little if any precedent for this type of loft conversion in this particular area of the CA from which such a proposal might otherwise benefit. Finally, we have also objected to the proposal for two rooflights to the front roof slope of the property as most properties along Micheldever, where they have such rooflights at all, generally only have a single ‘conservation style’ roofight.
Application Reference: DC/25/139011
Application Address: 1 Effingham Road, London, SE12 8NZ
Application Proposal: Installation of replacement timber windows to the front elevation.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED
This application can be directly compared to Application ref DC/25/139031 (see above) insofar as the latter has applied to re-use its existing windows with planted on central glazing bars, whereas this application is applying to completely renew its windows but also with planted on central/intermediate glazing bars – it lists 7 Effingham Road as precedent for doing similar window upgrades. (The application does not clearly refer to ‘planted on’ glazing bars but does state in its ‘Specification’: ‘Conservation Glazing Bars: 21mm slimline timber glazing bars with ovolo moulding internally and externally bars are moulded to replicate traditional putty line. 3M glazing tape is used to achieve maximum adhesion, strength and security’ which in LMS’s opinion is referring to planted on glazing bars). LMS have objected to this proposal on the basis that where new windows are proposed (rather than refurbished existing windows) it should be possible to provide ‘functional’ intermediate glazing bars that accept new double glazed panels with dimensions for the glazing bars that very closely match those of the existing windows.
Application Reference: DC/25/138916
Application Address: 8 Handen Road, London, SE12 8NP
Application Proposal:
ONE Ash(T1)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 11m to 9m, CROWN REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 2m to 1m on all compass points (crown diameter 4m to 2m).
Reason: 30% Crown Reduction and remove all deadwood present in canopy also crossing branches to maintain a balanced healthy canopy.
ONE Ash(T2) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 11m to 8m, CROWN REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 2m to 1m on all compass points (crown diameter 4m to 2m).
Reason: 30% Crown Reduction and remove all deadwood present in canopy also crossing branches to maintain a balanced healthy canopy.
ONE Ash (T3) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 10m to 8m, CROWN REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 2m to 1m on all compass points (crown diameter 4m to 2m).
Reason: 30% Crown Reduction and remove all deadwood present in canopy also crossing branches to maintain a balanced healthy canopy.
ONE Ash(T4)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 11m to 9m, CROWN REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 2m to 1m on all compass points (crown diameter 4m to 2m).
Reason: 30% Crown Reduction and remove all deadwood present in canopy also crossing branches to maintain a balanced healthy canopy.
ONE Ash(T5)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 11m to 8m, CROWN REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 2m to 1m on all compass points (crown diameter 4m to 2m).
Reason: 30% Crown Reduction and remove all deadwood present in canopy also crossing branches to maintain a balanced healthy canopy.
ONE Ash (T6) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 10m to 8m,. CROWN REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 2m to 1m on all compass points (crown diameter 4m to 2m).
Reason: 30% Crown Reduction and remove all deadwood present in canopy also crossing branches to maintain a balanced healthy canopy.
ONE Ash(T7)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 11 meters to 9 meters. CROWN REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 2m to 1m on all compass points (crown diameter 4m to 2m).
Reason: 30% Crown Reduction and remove all deadwood present in canopy also crossing branches to maintain a balanced healthy canopy.ONE Dead Sycamore(T8)(ht. 8m)FELL to ground level.
Reason: Sycamore is dead. Tree replanting proposal: There are also plans to replant either a mountain Ash or a Silver birch, one of these species will be planted in close proximity to T8 .
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED
This property has a significant tree coverage in its rear garden and appears to be in need of a good level of maintenance as a result. LMS see no reason to raise an objection.
Application Reference: DC/25/138978
Application Address: 98 Taunton Road, London, SE12 8PB
Application Proposal: Construction of a rear wrap-around extension, installation of rooflights and all associated works
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED
LMS see no concerns with this single storey rear extension which largely replaces existing single storey extension type buildings but extends to the full width of the rear of the main property.
Application Reference: DC/25/139018
Application Address: 51 Effingham Road, London, SE12 8NT
Application Proposal:
FRONT: ONE Prunus Cistena (T1) CROWN REDUCTION by 1.5m from 6m to 4.5-5m.
Reason: To maintain its shape.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED
This appears to be general maintenance and LMS see no reason to object.
Application Reference: DC/25/139031
Application Address: 15 Effingham Road, London, SE12 8NZ
Application Proposal: Installation of replacement windows to the front and side elevations.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED
LMS have had discussions with the Applicant about ‘planted on’ central glazing bars that affects 7 of the 12 individual windows that are to be upgraded. We have agreed not to object to this on the basis that the existing original windows are to be wholly refurbished as far as the state of the timber allows and as such the original windows are to be preserved. We submitted a statement supporting this proposal but making clear we would in future review all such similar cases on an individual basis.
Application Reference: DC/25/139041
Application Address: Mayfields Hostel, 47 Burnt Ash Hill, London, SE12 0AE
Application Proposal:
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Construction Logistics Plan (Stage 1), Condition 7-Construction Environmental Management Plan (Stage 1), Condition 15 – Tree Protection Plan, and Condition 26-Non-Road Mobile Machinery of planning permission DC/23/132184 dated 1st February 2024
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED.
No concerns from a Conservation Area perspective.
Application Reference: DC/25/139103
Application Address: 63 Effingham Road, London, SE12 8NT
Application Proposal: Construction of a rear roof extension, installation of two rooflights in the front slope and a replacement slate roof covering.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED
The proposal for this loft conversion includes a ‘mansard’ tiled roof set in between the two proposed rear dormer windows on the rear roof slope. The small mansard roof area is clearly ‘dominant’ with respect to the two dormers and appears not to take account of the guidelines set out in the Lewisham A+E SPD guidance document. As a result LMS have submitted an objection to the works as currently proposed.
Application Reference: DC/25/139113
Application Address: 80 Manor Lane, London, SE13 5QP
Application Proposal: An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/24/138339) dated 11 February 2025, in order to allow:- altering the rear facade to include, design of rear loft windows; adjusting the size or position of the windows (glass and frame), and add dark-coloured, slim, glazing bars to the windows
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED
Application ref DC/24/138339 (see above) was granted planning permission for a contemporary rear roof slope loft conversion on 11th February 2025. This application seeks to modify the glazing/window arrangement which LMS considers is unlikely to raise any concerns.
JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025 – PLANNING APPLICATIONS + DECISIONS
Application Reference: DC/24/137866
Application Address: Land at Buckden Close, Buckden Close, London, SE12 8AB
Application Proposal: An outline application with all matters reserved (except for access) for the construction of a three-storey apartment building to create 9no. self-contained residential units (Use Class C3) at Land at Buckden Close, SE12 together with provision for vehicle and cycle parking and a refuse/recycling store
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED.
As Consultees ‘Highways’ have raised no concerns with the Outline Application for the proposed development on the basis that they will ‘be more focussed on the Reserved Matters Consent, as this will provide the information affecting site access, servicing or delivery arrangements, and any impacts on the local highways’. A number of other consultees have provided their comments on this proposal but in general they have highlighted matters that will need further review/submission/etc if LB of Lewisham gives approval to the outline planning permission.
LMS have reviewed the current proposals based on ‘all matters reserved (except for access)’ and have submitted an objection to the LB of Lewisham based on the loss of amenity that will occur if vehicular parking is provided on the small grassed area of open land that specifically sits within the Conservation Area.
Application Reference: DC/24/138114
Application Address: 124 Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PU
Application Proposal: Installation of a new shopfront. (Please note advertisement consent ref:- DC/24/138115 below).
STATUS: Works PERMITTED by LB of Lewisham.
LMS had no particular concerns regarding this application for shopfront works but did have concerns over aspects of three other related applications.
Application Reference: DC/24/138115
Application Address: 124 Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PU
Application Proposal: Display of internally illuminated fascia sign on the front elevation.
STATUS: Works PERMITTED by LB of Lewisham.
LMS submitted an objection to this Application on the basis that the original back-illuminated external fascia proposal contravened Lewisham’s guidance on shop front design within conservation areas as set out in the Lewisham document ‘Shop front design guide SPD’ dated March 2006 page 10. The Applicant subsequently modified its proposal to a painted timber fascia sign that is considered acceptable.
(It is assumed that this application supercedes Application DC/24/137327 – for the same matter – which LMS has also objected to).
Application Reference: DC/24/138337
Application Address: 80 Manor Lane, London, SE13 5QP
Application Proposal: The construction of a single storey rear extension, installation of replacement front door, timber windows to front and rear, new railings and gate to front, 2m high side boundary wall and alteration to rear elevation.
STATUS: Works PERMITTED by LB of Lewisham.
LMS had no concerns in relation to the ground floor extension proposals generally but did submit a number of detailed comments in relation to the works which were mostly taken account of by the Planning Team and made the subject of Conditions to the approved Application.
Application Reference: DC/24/138339
Application Address: 80 Manor Lane, London, SE13 5QP
Application Proposal: The construction of a hipped roof extension to the rear roofslope and installation of rooflights to the front roofslope.
STATUS: GRANTED Planning Permission by LB of Lewisham with no particular conditions.
LMS submitted an objection to the proposed works which directly triggered a Chair’s Review meeting on 4 February 2025, the outcome of which was to delegate the decision to Planning Officers. Changes were made to the proposed works by the Applicants based on LMS’s comments but LMS were not given any further chance to review the changes made.
Application Reference: DC/24/138470
Application Address: 22 Brightfield Road, London, SE12 8QF
Application Proposal: Construction of a single storey rear extension and installation of rooflights to the extension roof slope.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED
This is the re-Application of a previously granted permission DC/21/123233 which has now run out of its time constraint for development.
LMS see no reason to object to the proposed works.
Application Reference: DC/25/138572
Application Address: 71 Effingham Road, London, SE12 8NT
Application Proposal: REAR No. 69: ONE Beech tree(T1)(ht. 12m)LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 4m to 2.5m on all compass points.
Reason: Tree is in garden of no.69 approx 1m from boundary but currently extends 3m across garden of 71. Reduction proposed is to take this back to previous pruning (>2yrs ago) to have an overhang of 1-1.5m into garden of 71.
REAR 71 : ONE Fig tree(ht. 4m)(ht. 4m) POLLARD HEIGHT by 2m from 4m to 2m, RADIUS by 1.5-2m from 3m to 1-1.5m .
Reason: Proposed reduction of pollarding to bring tree back to balance and restore to manageable size and avoid overhang of neighbouring property.
ONE Eucalyptus(T3)(ht.4m)(Rad. 4m)LATERAL REDUCTION by 0.5m from 4m to 3.5m on all compass point.
Reason: Removal of dead and dying branches. Rot has set in on several stems and may require removal of several stems including main stem to avoid or at least mitigate further damage to tree. Removal of dead and dying branches mainly to South and West. Stems including main stem to avoid or at least mitigate further damage to tree
STATUS: LB of Lewisham have raised NO OBJECTION to the proposed works.
LMS consider the proposed works as general maintenance and see no issues.
Application Reference: DC/25/138589
Application Address: 23 Effingham Road, London, SE12 8NZ
Application Proposal: Installation of replacement single glazed sash bow windows, with double glazed sash windows in the front elevation.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED
LMS have objected to this proposal as the submission does not contain 1:5 details of glazing bars and spacers (if any), a vertical section and a window horn detail (if any), contrary to the requirements set out in Lewisham’s guidance for the replacement of windows in conservation areas.
Application Reference: DC/25/138595
Application Address: Flat 2B Southbrook Road, London, SE12 8LQ
Application Proposal: The installation of replacement double glazed timber windows in the side and rear elevations.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED
LMS have objected to this proposal on the basis of the use of ‘planted on’ vertical central glazing bars rather than the use of full glazing bars as the original windows would have had. LB of Lewisham may accept the proposals as they are as the windows are not on the front elevation of the building (albeit the side windows are relatively prominent).
Application Reference: DC/25/138827
Application Address: 71 Manor Lane, London, SE12 8LS
Application Proposal: ONE Eucalyptus (T1)(ht. 10m )FELL to ground and to poison stump with appropriate use of herbicide (eco plugs) to prevent regrowth. Reason for work Tree has outgrown its location and is impacting on drainage.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED.
LMS have determined not to object to the removal of this non-native mature tree because of its inclination into the back garden area of this property. However, we have requested that LB of Lewisham asks for a substitute tree to be planted in its place.
Application Reference: DC/25/138897
Application Address: 36 Micheldever Road, London, SE12 8LU
Application Proposal: Construction of roof extension to the rear roof slope and installation of roof lights in front roof slope.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED.
LMS have objected to this proposed rear roofslope contemporary dormer loft extension on the basis that firstly, it does not comply with guidelines provided by the LB of Lewisham for size of dormer and secondly, on the basis that such an extension, whether contemporary or traditional, will unbalance the properties on either side of the Wantage Road junction with Micheldever Road when these properties are seen from their rears – unusually this loft extension will be highly visible from Wantage Road unlike most ‘contemporary’ loft extensions developed within the Lee Manor Conservation area. There is little if any precedent for this type of loft conversion in this particular area of the CA from which such a proposal might otherwise benefit. Finally, we have also objected to the proposal for two rooflights to the front roof slope of the property as most properties along Micheldever, where they have such rooflights at all, generally only have a single ‘conservation style’ roofight.
DECEMBER 2024/JANUARY 2025 – PLANNING APPLICATIONS + DECISIONS
(Note – Applications shown in red were previously reported in the last Summary but remain ‘Undecided’ and on-going).
Application Reference: DC/24/137327
Application Address: 124 Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PU
Application Proposal: Display of internally-illuminated box sign to shop front.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED but see also new Applications DC/24/138114 and 138115 below.
LMS has submitted an objection to this Application on the basis that back-illuminated external fascia type retail signs contravene Lewisham’s guidance on shop front design within conservation areas as set out in the Lewisham document ‘Shop front design guide SPD’ dated March 2006 page 10. It is assumed however that this application is superceded by Application DC/24/138115.
Application Reference: DC/24/137414
Application Address: 32 Manor Lane, London, SE13 5QP
Application Proposal: Construction of a rear dormer extension and installation of rooflights to the front roofslope together with all other associated works
STATUS: LB of Lewisham have GRANTED planning permission for the proposed works.
LMS made no objection due to the previous approval for exact same proposals to the neighbouring property, along with the fact that the majority of nearly 22 properties in this particular ‘terrace’ of properties were all developed along similar lines prior to being brought into the CA.
Application Reference: DC/24/137692
Application Address: 6 Manor Lane, London, SE13 5QP
Application Proposal: Construction of a rear roof extension and the installation of two rooflights at the front roof slope.
STATUS: LB of Lewisham have GRANTED planning permission for the proposed works. Whilst LMS did not object to the proposals (as a result of many similar rear dormer roof extensions at this end Manor Lane), our one comment to Lewisham to try to safeguard the first few rows of existing roof tiles to the rear elevation eaves level has not been taken account of, meaning that only zinc will show on the existing rear roof slope once development has occurred.
Application Reference: DC/24/137781 and 137782
Application Address: Telephone Kiosk outside 115 Burnt Ash Road, London SE12 8RA
Application Proposal: 137781 – Removal of existing telephone box and the installation of 1 no. new telephone communications kiosk with integrated advertising display.
137782 – Advertisement consent for the display of 1 no. digital advertisement within proposed new telephone communications kiosk.
STATUS: LB of Lewisham have GRANTED both Planning Permission applications.
LMS requested conditions based on noise and light levels of the advertising display and Lewisham have consequently applied detailed lighting conditions (both for traffic and pedestrian safety), both during light and dark periods, but no conditions have been applied to any audio that may be emitted by the digital advertising panel.
Application Reference: DC/24/137866
Application Address: Land at Buckden Close, Buckden Close, London, SE12 8AB
Application Proposal: An outline application with all matters reserved (except for access) for the construction of a three-storey apartment building to create 9no. self-contained residential units (Use Class C3) at Land at Buckden Close, SE12 together with provision for vehicle and cycle parking and a refuse/recycling store.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED.
As Consultees ‘Highways’ have raised no concerns with the Outline Application for the proposed development on the basis that they will ‘be more focussed on the Reserved Matters Consent, as this will provide the information affecting site access, servicing or delivery arrangements, and any impacts on the local highways’. A number of other consultees have provided their comments on this proposal but in general they have highlighted matters that will need further review/submission/etc if LB of Lewisham gives approval to this outline planning permission.
LMS have reviewed the current proposals based on ‘all matters reserved (except for access)’ and have submitted an objection to the LB of Lewisham based on the loss of amenity that will occur if vehicular parking is provided on the small grassed area of open land that specifically sits within the Conservation Area.
Application Reference: DC/24/137867
Application Address: 45 Micheldever Road, London, SE12 8LU
Application Proposal: Construction of a part one-storey and part two storey rear extension and replacement of the garage roof, together with alterations to the front and side elevation facades. Addtionally, the installation of an air source heat pump, PV panels, and all other associated work.
STATUS: LB of Lewisham has GRANTED planning permission to the Application.
This is a re-issue of a previously approved Application ref DC/24/134388 (decided 2nd April 2024). for which our comments were accepted by the Applicant and approval subsequently given by Lewisham. This new Application has made relatively minor changes to the previous approved application and has added in rear facing roof mounted solar PV panels and an air sourced heat pump (ASHP) floor mounted externally along a rear wall of the property.
LMS saw no reason to object to the proposed minor changes to this new Application nor to the installation of the solar panels and ASHP.
Application Reference: DC/24/138114
Application Address: 124 Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PU
Application Proposal: Installation of a new shopfront. (Please note advertisement consent ref:- DC/24/138115 below).
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED.
There are two related Applications
DC/24/137326 which has been GRANTED planning permission for a Change of use from Class Sui Generis (hot food takeaway) to Class E (Dentist), and;
DC/24/137327 for the display of an internally-illuminated box sign to shop front which is currently UNDECIDED (see above).
There is a further new Application DC/24/138115 – see below.
Documents have recently been uploaded to this Application – LMS to review.
Application Reference: DC/24/138115
Application Address: 124 Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PU
Application Proposal: Display of internally illuminated fascia sign on the front elevation.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED.
See notes above for Application DC/24/138114.
This Application appears to be for the same basic proposals as were covered by Application ref DC/24/137327 but with modifications to the size of the proposed back illuminated shop front fascia signage panel.
LMS has submitted an objection to this Application on the basis that back-illuminated external fascia type retail signs contravene Lewisham’s guidance on shop front design within conservation areas as set out in the Lewisham document ‘Shop front design guide SPD’ dated March 2006 page 10.
It is assumed that this application supercedes Application DC/24/137327 which LMS has also objected to.
Application Reference: DC/24/138337
Application Address: 80 Manor Lane, London, SE13 5QP
Application Proposal: The construction of a single storey rear extension, installation of replacement front door, timber windows to front and rear, new railings and gate to front, 2metre high side boundary wall and alteration to rear elevation.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED.
In relation to the ground floor extension works LMS have no concerns in general over the proposals.
However, we have submitted comments in relation to (1) the loss of the existing side extension wall (which is a part of the original property and which currently matches the property on the opposite side of Thornwood Road), (2) the use of red brickwork detailing on the new side wall and (3) the proposed brickwork bonding of the new extension and the new side boundary garden wall, as both of these elements are particularly prominent.
Application Reference: DC/24/138339
Application Address: 80 Manor Lane, London, SE13 5QP
Application Proposal: The construction of a hipped roof extension to the rear roofslope and installation of rooflights to the front roofslope.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED.
LMS have submitted an objection to the proposed works on the basis firstly that the proposed works do not comply with the guidance measures set out in the Lewisham A+E SPD document, neither do the proposed works achieve an exceptionally high design quality (which would otherwise be required in order for the guidance measures not to be met) and secondly, that the proposed hipped roof dormer loft extension will unbalance both the short row of 4 properties within which it sits as well as unbalancing the property across the head of Thornwood Road opposite which this property sits.
Application Reference: DC/24/138453
Application Address: 62 Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PY
Application Proposal: REAR: ONE Apple (T1)(ht.7m) COLLAPSED.
Reason: heavily damaged by wind, fallen over, partially dead. Duty to replace applies.
REAR: ONE Crab Apple (T2)(ht.6m) snapped, part fallen.
Reason: in poor health, heavy ivy growth, snapped and hanging over neighbouring garden. Duty to replace applies. Urgent tree works required for safety reasons to remove the immediate danger, duty to replace dead or immediately dangerous trees.
STATUS: A ‘5 days exception notice’ appears to have been issued by the Applicant due to ‘Urgent tree works required for safety reasons to remove the immediate danger’. One of the two trees is clearly shown collapsed over the rear garden of the property whereas the second tree is difficult to make out. There does not appear to be an immediate risk to anyone other than the owners of the property. However, LB of Lewisham have GRANTED permission for the proposed works. It is stated in the Decision Notice that ‘It is the Councils considered opinion that on inspection of the trees(s) digital images received by the Council, and the description of the trees given to the Council by email 13 December 2024 the removal of the tree(s) is considered to be in accordance with the following section and subsection of the Tree Regulations S.I. 2012/605’.
Lastly, the Council has requested two replacement trees be installed.
Application Reference: DC/24/138470
Application Address: 22 Brightfield Road, London, SE12 8QF
Application Proposal: Construction of a single storey rear extension and installation of rooflights to the extension roof slope.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED
This is the re-Application of a previously granted permission DC/21/123233 which has now run out of its time constraint for development.
LMS see no reason to object to the proposed works.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024 – PLANNING APPLICATIONS + DECISIONS
(Note – Applications shown in red were previously reported in the last Summary but remain ‘Undecided’ and on-going).
Application Reference: DC/24/137106
Application Address: Land On Southbrook Road To The Rear Of, 114 & 116 Burnt Ash Road,
Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PU
Application Proposal: Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 3, 5-11 and 13 of planning permission
DC/23/131428 dated 18th October 2023.
STATUS: As previously reported the LB of Lewisham APPROVED the submission of details
related to a number of ‘Conditions’ emanating out of the approval of the earlier
Planning Application noted above.
LMS raised a number of concerns in relation to 5 of the submissions related to
Conditions 3, 5 6, 11 and 13 concerning noise mitigation measures, architectural
details, material quality, soft landscaping and obscure glazing. Of the 9 comments
issued by LMS to LB of Lewisham 7 of our comments were satisfactorily resolved
by the issue of the Applicant of new and revised drawings. Two comments appear
unresolved by the Applicant despite Approval being issued by the LB of Lewisham,
albeit only one of these issues is of any concern and that issue relates to the
‘Conditioned’ acoustic properties of the roof and dormer windows to the
proposed properties, which the Applicant appears to show no means of having
achieved the requirements of the stated Condition.
Application Reference: DC/24/137327
Application Address: 124 Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PU
Application Proposal: Display of internally-illuminated box sign to shop front.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED but see also new Applications DC/24/138114 and
138115 below.
LMS has submitted an objection to this Application on the basis that back-
illuminated external fascia type retail signs contravene Lewisham’s guidance on
shop front design within conservation areas as set out in the Lewisham document
‘Shop front design guide SPD’ dated March 2006 page 10. It is assumed however
that this application is superceded by Application DC/24/138115.
Application Reference: DC/24/137570
Application Address: 3 Southbrook Road, London, SE12 8HL
Application Proposal: Construction of a new vehicle crossover, front garden bin storage, and associated
works.
STATUS: REFUSED Planning Permission by LB of Lewisham on the basis ‘of the loss of the
front boundary wall and, soft landscaping in addition to the presence of a car in
the front garden, would result in an unsympathetic form of development that
would cause a modest level of less than substantial harm to the existing character
and appearance of the Lee Manor Conservation Area, with no public benefits
identified to outweigh this harm’.
LMS had lodged an objection to this proposal on the basis that to remove a large
part of the existing front garden wall would damage the character of this part of
Southbrook Road and thus the Lee Manor Conservation Area, being that the wall
in front of this property is the best example of a remaining front garden boundary
wall on this stretch of the road.
Application Reference: DC/24/137692
Application Address: 6 Manor Lane, London, SE13 5QP
Application Proposal: Construction of a rear roof extension and the installation of two rooflights
at the front roof slope.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED. LMS have issued a neutral position to this proposal to the LB of
Lewisham on the basis of the similar development of other rear roof slopes along
this particular stretch of Manor Lane north of Kellerton Road. However, LMS
requested that thought be given by the Applicant to the position of the rear wall
of the proposed dormer extension, in relation to safeguarding of a few rows of
existing roof tiling at the interface with the existing rear eaves, so as to protect the
2-storey + roof extension nature of the proposal as oppsed to creating an
apparent 3-storey rear structure.
LB of Lewisham had extended the period for consultation on this Application due
to the relevant documents not having uploaded onto their Planning Portal until
recently.
Application Reference: DC/24/137781 and 137782
Application Address: Telephone Kiosk outside 115 Burnt Ash Road, London SE12 8RA
Application Proposal: 137781 – Removal of existing telephone box and the installation of 1 no.
new telephone communications kiosk with integrated advertising display.
137782 – Advertisement consent for the display of 1 no. digital
advertisement within proposed new telephone communications kiosk.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED – LMS has lodged a ‘neutral stance’ on the proposals
requesting that no advertising ‘noise’ is to emanate from the digital hoarding
between the hours of 8am to 8pm (as this remains a residential area) and that the
light levels of the ‘digital advertising’ is of a reasonably low level so as not to
contribute to any significant form of light pollution within the area generally.
TfL have recently commented on the proposal that ‘We recommend that
amendments are made to the location of the proposed communications kiosk to
ensure that Policies T2 and D8 are met, assuming that Lewisham decide that the
proposals are otherwise acceptable’. This is stated in relation to TfL’s concerns
over pedestrian safety around this location.
Application Reference: DC/24/137866
Application Address: Land at Buckden Close, Buckden Close, London, SE12 8AB
Application Proposal: An outline application with all matters reserved (except for access) for the
construction of a three-storey apartment building to create 9no. self-contained
residential units (Use Class C3) at Land at Buckden Close, SE12 together with
provision for vehicle and cycle parking and a refuse/recycling store
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED.
As Consultees ‘Highways’ have raised no concerns with the Outline Application for
the proposed development on the basis that they will ‘be more focussed on the
Reserved Matters Consent, as this will provide the information affecting site
access, servicing or delivery arrangements, and any impacts on the local
highways’. A number of other consultees have provided their comments on this
proposal but in general they have highlighted matters that will need further
review/submission/etc if LB of Lewisham gives approval to the outline planning
permission.
LMS have reviewed the current proposals based on ‘all matters reserved (except
for access)’ and have submitted an objection to the LB of Lewisham based on the
loss of amenity that will occur if vehicular parking is provided on the small grassed area of
open land that specifically sits within the Conservation Area.
Application Reference: DC/24/137867
Application Address: 45 Micheldever Road, London, SE12 8LU
Application Proposal: Construction of a part one-storey and part two storey rear extension and
replacement of the garage roof, together with alterations to the front and side
elevation facades. Addtionally, the installation of an air source heat pump, PV
panels, and all other associated work.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED – This is a re-issue of a previously approved Application ref
DC/24/134388 (decided 2 nd April 2024) for which LMS’s comments were accepted
by the Applicant and approval subsequently given by Lewisham. This new
Application makes relatively minor changes to the previous approved application
and then adds in rear facing roof mounted solar PV panels and an air sourced heat
pump (ASHP) floor mounted externally along a rear wall of the property. We see
no reason to object to any aspect of the proposed minor changes to this new
Application nor to the installation of the solar panels and ASHP which (subject to
detail) are possibly covered by permitted development rights anyway.
Application Reference: DC/24/137901
Application Address: 170 Manor Lane, London, SE12 8LP
Application Proposal: A Renewal Pavement Licence under the Business and Planning Act 2020.
STATUS: There are no documents uploaded to the Planning Portal associated with this
Application (so no Decision Notice is available).
The Application has been ‘CLOSED INTERNALLY’ by LB of Lewisham. (The
Application relates to a current fast food Pizza take-away).
Application Reference: DC/24/137997
Application Address: 71B Micheldever Road, London, SE12 8LU
Application Proposal: REAR: ONE Ash tree boundary neigbouring tree. LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m
from 9m to 7.5m. ht 14m by 9m spread. South compass point
ONE Yew tree (T2) LHB CROWN REDUCTION ht by 1m from 15m to 14m spread by
1m from 5m to 4m.
REASON: General Maintenance
STATUS: LB of Lewisham have RAISED NO OBJECTION to the proposed tree maintenance
works. LMS’s only concern related to ownership of the two trees concerned as it
was unclear from the proposed drawings/photographs submitted as to whose
garden the trees were within and therefore within whose ownership the trees
were.
Application Reference: DC/24/138114
Application Address: 124 Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PU
Application Proposal: Installation of a new shopfront. (Please note advertisement consent ref:-
DC/24/138115 below).
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED.
There are two related Applications
DC/24/137326 which has been GRANTED planning permission for a Change of use
from Class Sui Generis (hot food takeaway) to Class E (Dentist), and;
DC/24/137327 for the display of an internally-illuminated box sign to shop front
which is currently UNDECIDED (see above).
There is a further new Application DC/24/138115 – see below.
Documents have recently been uploaded to this Application – LMS to review.
Application Reference: DC/24/138115
Application Address: 124 Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PU
Application Proposal: Display of internally illuminated fascia sign on the front elevation.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED.
See notes above for Application DC/24/138114.
This Application appears to be for the same basic proposals as were covered by
Application DC/24/137327 but with modifications to the size of the proposed back
illuminated shop front fascia signage panel.
LMS has submitted an objection to this Application on the basis that back-
illuminated external fascia type retail signs contravene Lewisham’s guidance on
shop front design within conservation areas as set out in the Lewisham document
‘Shop front design guide SPD’ dated March 2006 page 10.
It is assumed that this application supercedes Application DC/24/137327 which
LMS has also objected to.
Application Reference: DC/24/138337
Application Address: 80 Manor Lane, London, SE13 5QP
Application Proposal: The construction of a single storey rear extension, installation of replacement
front door, timber windows to front and rear, new railings and gate to front, 2m
high side boundary wall and alteration to rear elevation.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED.
There are currently no documents associated with this Application on the Planning
Portal.
Application Reference: DC/24/138339
Application Address: 80 Manor Lane, London, SE13 5QP
Application Proposal: The construction of a hipped roof extension to the rear roofslope and installation
of rooflights to the front roofslope.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED.
LMS have yet to review this Application in order to determine a position.
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2024 – PLANNING APPLICATIONS + DECISIONS
(Note – Applications shown in red were previously reported in the last Summary but remain ‘Undecided’ and on-going).
Application Reference: DC/24/136993
Application Address: 105 Manor Lane, London, SE12 8LT
Application Proposal: Installation of replacement ventilation and extraction system and all associated works at the rear. STATUS: Application has been withdrawn by the Applicant.
Application Reference: DC/24/137106
Application Address: Land On Southbrook Road To The Rear Of, 114 & 116 Burnt Ash Road, Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PU
Application Proposal: Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 3, 5-11 and 13 of planning permission DC/23/131428 dated 18th October 2023.
STATUS: LB of Lewisham have APPROVED the submission of details related to a number of ‘Conditions’ emanating out of the approval of the earlier Planning Application noted above. LMS raised a number of concerns in relation to 5 of the submissions related to Conditions 3, 5 6, 11 and 13 concerning noise mitigation measures, architectural details, material quality, soft landscaping and obscure glazing. LMS have not yet determined whether our concerns have had any material impact – this will be reviewed and reported on in the next Monthly Summary.
| Application Reference: DC/24/137311 Application Address: 23 Effingham Road, London, SE12 8NZ Application Proposal: FRONT: ONE small Bay tree (T1)( ht 3m.) FELL TO GROUND. REASON: The tree was planted about 15 years ago. It is now too large. It is crowding and overshadowing adjacent Maple tree and Magnolia tree that were planted to replace it. A tree surgeon advised obtaining permission because the trunk is >10cm diameter. STATUS: LB of Lewisham have raised NO OBJECTION to the proposed works. LMS had no concerns over the proposed works. |
Application Reference: DC/24/137326 (See below also).
Application Address: 124 Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PU
Application Proposal: Change of use from Class Sue Generis (hot food takeaway) to Class E (Dentist) together with external alterations to the front elevation and all other associated works.
STATUS: LB of Lewisham has PERMITTED the development. LMS had no overall concern as to the change of use and as such made on objection, but had slight concerns over the proliferation of such dental practices within the area generally.
Application Reference: DC/24/137327 (See above also).
Application Address: 124 Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PU
Application Proposal: Display of internally-illuminated box sign to shop front.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED.
Application Reference: DC/24/137458
Application Address: 2 Southbrook Road, London, SE12 8LQ
Application Proposal: REAR: ONE Ash (T1)(ht:12m, rs:7m): LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 7m to 5.5m;
REASON: Neighbouring tree branches encroaching into client’s garden, work to be done from client’s garden. T1 located on unadopted land.
REAR: THREE Damson (G1)(ht:8m, rs:4m): LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m from 4m to 3m;
REASON: Neighbouring tree branches encroaching into client’s garden, work to be done from client’s garden. G1 located at 110 Burnt Ash Road.
REAR: ONE Leyland Cypress (H1)(ht:9m, rs:10m): LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 10m to 8.5m;
REASON: Neighbouring tree branches encroaching into client’s garden, work to be done from client’s garden. H1 located at rear garden of 4 Southbrook Road.
REAR: ONE Tree of Heaven (T2)(ht:13m, rs: 6m): CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.5m from 13m to 11.5m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1.5m from 6m to 4.5m;
REASON: To maintain a natural shape and remove major deadwood.
REAR: ONE Pyracantha (T3)(ht:2m, rs:3m): CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 0.5m from 2m to 1.5m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 3m to 2m;
REASON: To prune back into a tight and compact shape, including over extended laterals growing across the flower beds.
REAR: ONE Lime (T4)(ht:12m, rs:8m): LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 8m to 6m; REASON: Neighbouring tree branches encroaching into client’s garden, work to be done from clIent’s garden. T4 located at rear garden of 104 Burnt Ash Road.
REAR: ONE Crab Apple (T5)(ht:5m, rs:3m): CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 5m to 4m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 3m to 2m;
REASON: To maintain a natural shape and remove major deadwood.
REAR: ONE Magnolia (T6)(ht:7m, rs:7m): CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 7m to 6m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 7m to 6m;
REASON: To maintain a natural shape and remove major deadwood – General maintenance.
STATUS: LB of Lewisham have raised NO OBJECTION to the proposed works. LMS had no concerns over the proposed works.
Application Reference: DC/24/137550
Application Address: 64 Handen Road, London, SE12 8NR
Application Proposal: REAR THREE Lime trees(T1,T2,T3) REPOLLARD by 2m from 12m to 10m. REASON: Remove two meters of new growth, back to first pollard point. Trees getting very tall and overgrowing the garden at 64 and neighbours’ gardens. STATUS: LB of Lewisham have raised NO OBJECTION to the proposed works. LMS had no concerns over the proposed works.
Application Reference: DC/24/137570
Application Address: 3 Southbrook Road, London, SE12 8HL
Application Proposal: Construction of a new vehicle crossover, front garden bin storage, and associated works.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED – LMS have lodged an objection to this proposal on the basis that to remove a large part of the existing front garden wall will damage the character of this part of Southbrook Road and thus the Lee Manor Conservation Area, being that the wall in front of this property is the best example of a remaining front garden boundary wall on this stretch of road.
Application Reference: DC/24/137692
Application Address: 6 Manor Lane, London, SE13 5QP
Application Proposal: Construction of a rear roof extension and the installation of two rooflights at the front roof slope.
STATUS: Despite being ‘validated’ by LB of Lewisham since 17th October 2024 there remains no documents on the planning portal for anyone to review these proposals. LMS have written to Lewisham requesting the upload of the required documents but none have yet been forthcoming. As such we cannot yet determine our position on these proposals. Suffice to say that neighbouring properties along this stretch of Manor Lane north of Kellerton Road and on the west side of the Lane, have been significantly developed over the last 20 years and a significant proportion have rear full width dormer roof extensions removing entirely the existing rear roof plane contrary to current Planning Guidelines.
Application Reference: DC/24/137781 and 137782
Application Address: Telephone Kiosk outside 115 Burnt Ash Road, London SE12 8RA
Application Proposal: 137781 – Removal of existing telephone box and the installation of 1 no. new telephone communications kiosk with integrated advertising display.
137782 – Advertisement consent for the display of 1 no. digital advertisement within proposed new telephone communications kiosk.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED – LMS has lodged a ‘neutral stance’ on the proposals requesting that no advertising ‘noise’ is to emanate from the digital hoarding between the hours of 8am to 8pm (as this remains a residential area) and that the light levels of the ‘digital advertising’ is of a reasonably low level so as not to contribute to any significant form of light pollution within the area generally.
| Application Reference: DC/24/137867 Application Address: 45 Micheldever Road, London, SE12 8LU Application Proposal: Construction of a part one-storey and part two storey rear extension and replacement of the garage roof, together with alterations to the front and side elevation facades. Addtionally, the installation of an air source heat pump, PV panels, and all other associated work. STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED – This is a re-issue of a previously approved Application ref DC/24/134388 (decided 2nd April 2024) for which LMS’s comments were accepted by the Applicant and approval subsequently given by Lewisham. This new Application makes relatively minor changes to the previous approved application and then adds in rear facing roof mounted solar PV panels and an air sourced heat pump (ASHP) floor mounted externally along a rear wall of the property. We see no reason to object to any aspect of the proposed minor changes to this new Application nor to the installation of the solar panels and ASHP which (subject to detail) are possibly covered by permitted development rights anyway. |
Application Reference: DC/24/137997
Application Address: 71B Micheldever Road, London, SE12 8LU
Application Proposal: REAR: ONE Ash tree boundary neigbouring tree. LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 9m to 7.5m. ht 14m by 9m spread. South compass point
ONE Yew tree (T2) LHB CROWN REDUCTION ht by 1m from 15m to 14m spread by 1m from 5m to 4m.
REASON: General Maintenance
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED – in general LMS has no concerns over these proposed tree maintenance works. However, LMS have been unable to determine from the photographs provided with the Application as to which property the trunks of these two trees sit within and therefore as to the ownership of them.
LEE MANOR CONSERVATION AREA
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024 – PLANNING APPLICATIONS + DECISIONS
(Some applications were previously reported in the last summary but remain ‘Undecided’ and on-going).
Application Reference: DC/24/136739
Application Address: 67 Micheldever Road, London, SE12 8LU
Application Proposal: Steel framed Pergola to rear of existing extended ground floor.
STATUS: LB of Lewisham has PERMITTED the proposed works. LMS had no concerns over the proposals.
Application Reference: DC/24/136773
Application Address: 21 Micheldever Road, London, SE12 8LX
Application Proposal: Construction of a single storey rear extension and rear garden pergola.
STATUS: LB of Lewisham have GRANTED planning permission for the proposed works. LMS had no concerns over the proposals.
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Application Reference: DC/24/136921
Application Address: 52 Southbrook Road, London, SE12 8LL
Application Proposal: The installation of replacement double-glazed windows on the front, side and rear
elevations.
STATUS: LB of Lewisham have GRANTED planning permission for the proposed works. LMS had no concerns over the proposals
Application Reference: DC/24/136993
Application Address: 105 Manor Lane, London, SE12 8LT
Application Proposal: Installation of replacement ventilation and extraction system and all associated works at the rear.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED. As the proposed ventilation duct works are almost entirely hidden from view (other than to immediate neighbours of course) and replace existing ducting, it is most likely that whether these works are acceptable or not will be determined by LB of Lewisham on technicalities of odour control and noise attenuation levels.
Application Reference: DC/24/137106
Application Address: Land On Southbrook Road To The Rear Of, 114 & 116 Burnt Ash Road, Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PU
Application Proposal: Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 3, 5-11 and 13 of planning permission DC/23/131428 dated 18th October 2023.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED. This Application is for the approval of ‘Conditions’ emanating out of the approval of the Planning Application noted immediately above. LMS have raised a number of concerns in relation to 5 of the submissions related to Conditions 3, 5 6, 11 and 13 concerning noise mitigation measures, architectural details, material quality, soft landscaping and obscure glazing.
Application Reference: DC/24/137117
Application Address: 72 Effingham Road, London, SE12 8NU
Application Proposal: The installation of replacement double glazed timber sash windows to the front elevation.
STATUS: Works GRANTED planning permission by LB of Lewisham. LMS had no concerns over proposals.
Application Reference: DC/24/137202
Application Address: 26 Micheldever Road, London, SE12 8LX
Application Proposal: REAR: TWO Tilia Lime trees (T1 & T2) RE-POLLARDED, by 2m from 20m to 18m to previous growth points similar works to neighbours Lime trees. Deadwood and Epicormic growth to be REMOVED.
REASON: To allow more light into the garden. Trees also encroaching on rear neighbouring garden and to match two neighbouring trees.
STATUS: LB of Lewisham have raised NO OBJECTION to the proposed works. LMS had no visibility of any documents but had no reason to be concerned.
Application Reference: DC/24/137221
Application Address: 11 Micheldever Road, SE12 8LX
Application Proposal: FRONT: ONE Apple tree (T4)(ht. 5m) CROWN THINNING by 15%.
REAR: ONE Horse chestnut tree (T1) CROWN HEIGHT REDUCTION by 4m from 18m to 14m. SPREAD by 4m from 10m to 6m on all compass points. Reason: General Maintenance. Removal Deadwood, split and hanging branches.
ONE Birch tree (T3) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 1.5m from 8m to 6.5m Reason: To create a more balance form and remove Major deadwood, split and hanging branches.
ONE Holm Oak tree (T2)(ht. 12m)(Rad. 6m) LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 6m to 4m on south/East compass point: Reason: Remove selection of lower branches overhanging and touching shed along with overhanging boundary.
STATUS: LB of Lewisham have raised NO OBJECTION to the proposed works. LMS had no concerns over these general maintenance proposals.
Application Reference: DC/24/137311
Application Address: 23 Effingham Road, London, SE12 8NZ
Application Proposal: FRONT: ONE small Bay tree (T1)( ht 3m.) FELL TO GROUND.
REASON: The tree was planted about 15 years ago. It is now too large. It is crowding and overshadowing adjacent Maple tree and Magnolia tree that were planted to replace it. A tree surgeon advised obtaining permission because the trunk is >10cm diameter.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED. LMS have no issues with the proposed works.
Application Reference: DC/24/137326 (See below also).
Application Address: 124 Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PU
Application Proposal: Change of use from Class Sue Generis (hot food takeaway) to Class E (Dentist) together with external alterations to the front elevation and all other associated works.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED. LMS position not yet determined.
Application Reference: DC/24/137327 (See above also).
Application Address: 124 Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PU
Application Proposal: Display of internally-illuminated box sign to shop front.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED. LMS position not yet determined.
Application Reference: DC/24/137458
Application Address: 2 Southbrook Road, London, SE12 8LQ
Application Proposal: REAR: ONE Ash (T1)(ht:12m, rs:7m): LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 7m to 5.5m;
REASON: Neighbouring tree branches encroaching into client’s garden, work to be done from client’s garden. T1 located on unadopted land.
REAR: THREE Damson (G1)(ht:8m, rs:4m): LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m from 4m to 3m;
REASON: Neighbouring tree branches encroaching into client’s garden, work to be done from client’s garden. G1 located at 110 Burnt Ash Road.
REAR: ONE Leyland Cypress (H1)(ht:9m, rs:10m): LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 10m to 8.5m;
REASON: Neighbouring tree branches encroaching into client’s garden, work to be done from client’s garden. H1 located at rear garden of 4 Southbrook Road.
REAR: ONE Tree of Heaven (T2)(ht:13m, rs: 6m): CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.5m from 13m to 11.5m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1.5m from 6m to 4.5m;
REASON: To maintain a natural shape and remove major deadwood.
REAR: ONE Pyracantha (T3)(ht:2m, rs:3m): CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 0.5m from 2m to 1.5m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 3m to 2m;
REASON: To prune back into a tight and compact shape, including over extended laterals growing across the flower beds.
REAR: ONE Lime (T4)(ht:12m, rs:8m): LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 8m to 6m; REASON: Neighbouring tree branches encroaching into client’s garden, work to be done from clIent’s garden. T4 located at rear garden of 104 Burnt Ash Road.
REAR: ONE Crab Apple (T5)(ht:5m, rs:3m): CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 5m to 4m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 3m to 2m;
REASON: To maintain a natural shape and remove major deadwood.
REAR: ONE Magnolia (T6)(ht:7m, rs:7m): CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 7m to 6m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 7m to 6m;
REASON: To maintain a natural shape and remove major deadwood – General maintenance.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED. LMS have no concerns over this large(ish) scale maintenance of an apparently overgrown rear garden.
Application Reference: DC/24/137550
Application Address: 64 Handen Road, London, SE12 8NR
Application Proposal: REAR THREE Lime trees(T1,T2,T3) REPOLLARD by 2m from 12m to 10m. REASON: Remove two meters of new growth, back to first pollard point. Trees getting very tall and overgrowing the garden at 64 and neighbours’ gardens.
STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED. These 3 trees are at the very rear of the property and are proposed to have a relatively minor pollarding – no reasons for LMS to have any concerns.
Application Reference: Not Applicable
Application Address: 7 Handen Road, London, SE12
Application Proposal: On 26th September 2024 LMS were advised that ‘major building works on a 1970s rear extension’ were taking place at the above noted property and that such works as were occurring ‘appeared’ to have no related Planning Permission. The works seemed to include the removal of the entire back wall that used to have a door and a window in and its potential replacement with a full width picture window. There were also internal demolition works occurring which potentially required the lifting of the flat roof over the existing extension. Advice received from the contractor on site was that ‘all works occurring were to be within the existing walls of the house/extension’.
A review of LB of Lewisham’s Planning Portal indicated that no Planning Application or Conservation Area Consent had been lodged for any such works that might affect the exterior of the existing property. On the basis that structural steel beams were being evidenced ‘lifted over the house’ LMS also checked whether a Building Regulation’s application had been made to Lewisham Council and we were informed that ‘There is an application in place for building work at 7 Handen Road. The work is being overseen by a private building control company called Prime Construction Consultants Ltd’. As a result of the above LMS advised the neighbour concerned that they should approach Lewisham Council Planning Enforcement and that LMS would themselves also make a reference to the possible breach of Planning Approval to Planning Enforcement for their review – this was done on 1st October 2024.
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LEE MANOR CONSERVATION AREA
JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2024 – PLANNING APPLICATIONS REVIEWED (from 9th July up until 9th Sept 2024)
Application Reference: DC/24/135542 Application Address: 13 Brightfield Road, London, SE12 8QE Application Proposal: Installation of replacement windows to side and rear elevation and installation of rooflights to roof of rear extension, together with creation of a new window opening to first floor rear elevation and replacement of rear ground floor window with new door. STATUS: Application GRANTED by LB of Lewisham. LMS saw no reason to object to these proposals.  |
Application Reference: DC/24/136043 Application Address: 136A Manor Lane, London, SE12 8LR Application Proposal: Installation of replacement windows and front door. STATUS: Application GRANTED by LB of Lewisham. LMS saw no reason to object to these proposals. |
Application Reference: DC/24/136183 Application Address: 62 Micheldever Road, London, SE12 8LU Application Proposal: Demolition of the existing single storey rear extension and construction of a single storey side extension, a single storey rear extension, installation of a window at the ground floor rear elevation, installation of a render at the rear and side elevation and all associated works STATUS: Permission GRANTED by LB of Lewisham. LMS saw no reason to object to these proposals.  |
Application Reference: DC/24/136544 Application Address: 76 Handen Road, London, SE12 8NR Application Proposal: The construction of a roof extension in the rear roof slope, a dormer extension in the side roof slope and the installation of 2 roof lights in the front roof slope. STATUS: LB of Lewisham have REFUSED the proposals. LMS agree with the position taken on these proposals.  |
Application Reference: DC/24/136646 Application Address: Church of the Good Shepherd, 29 Handen Road, London, SE12 8NR Application Proposal: Demolition of a partially collapsed churchyard wall on the west side of the churchyard, formation of new footings and reconstruction of the wall to the original details. STATUS: Proposals GRANTED planning permission by LB of Lewisham. LMS had submitted views regarding the proposed works and these appear to have been taken account of in the Conditions attached to the planning approval.  |
Application Reference: DC/24/136739 Application Address: 67 Micheldever Road, London, SE12 8LU Application Proposal: Steel framed Pergola to rear of existing extended ground floor. STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED. LMS see no reason to object to these proposals.  |
Application Reference: DC/24/136746 Application Address: 14 Southbrook Road, London, SE12 8LQ Application Proposal: ONE Fig tree(T1)(ht. 5m)(w. 6m)CROWN HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2.5m from 5m to 2.5m , REDUCE RADIUS by 1.5m from 6m to 4.5m on all compass points. Reason: General Maintenance. ONE Sycamore tree (T2)(ht. 4m)(W. 2m)FELL to ground. Reason: Self seeded on property boundary, over crowded amongst bay tree. ONE Chestnut tree (T3)(ht. 3m)(W. 2m)FELL to ground. Reason: Self seeded on property boundary, over crowded amongst bay tree. ONE Holm Oak tree (T3)(ht. 3m)(W. 2m)FELL to ground. Reason: self seeded, over crowded amongst cedar tree. STATUS: LB of Lewisham has raised NO OBJECTION to the proposed works. LMS saw no reason to object to these proposals.  |
Application Reference: DC/24/136773 Application Address: 21 Micheldever Road, London, SE12 8LX Application Proposal: Construction of a single storey rear extension and rear garden pergola. STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED. LMS see no reason to object to these proposals.  |
Application Reference: DC/24/136921 Application Address: 52 Southbrook Road, London, SE12 8LL Application Proposal: The installation of replacement double-glazed windows on the front, side and rear elevations. STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED. LMS see no reason to object to these proposals.  |
Application Reference: DC/24/136932 Application Address: 73 Micheldever Road, London, SE12 8LU Application Proposal: FRONT BDY: ONE Common Lime tree (T1) Height: 14m, Width: 7m – SECTION FELL as close to hedge level as possible and to poison stump with appropriate use of herbicide (eco plugs) to prevent regrowth. The tree has previously been identified in subsidence report and tree owners are starting to see cracks appear in similar location previously identified despite remedial work to property. STATUS: LB of Lewisham has raised NO OBJECTION to the proposed felling works. LMS objected to this proposal on the grounds that this tree is one of a row of front garden boundary limes on both sides of Micheldever Road that form a part of the historic fabric of Lee and of the character of the Lee Manor Conservation area.  |
Application Reference: DC/24/136993 Application Address: 105 Manor Lane, London, SE12 8LT Application Proposal: Installation of replacement ventilation and extraction system and all associated works at the rear. STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED. As the proposed ventilation duct works are almost entirely hidden from view (other than to immediate neighbours of course) and replace existing ducting, it is most likely that whether these works are acceptable or not will be determined we believe by LB of Lewisham on technicalities of odour control and noise attenuation levels.  |
Application Reference: DC/24/137106 Application Address: Land On Southbrook Road To The Rear Of, 114 & 116 Burnt Ash Road, Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PU Application Proposal: Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 3, 5-11 and 13 of planning permission DC/23/131428 dated 18th October 2023. STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED. This Application is for the approval of ‘Conditions’ emanating out of the approval of the Planning Application noted immediately above. LMS have raised a number of concerns in relation to 5 of the submissions related to Conditions 3, 5 6, 11 and 13 concerning noise mitigation measures, architectural details, material quality, soft landscaping and obscure glazing.  |
Application Reference: DC/24/137117 Application Address: 72 Effingham Road, London, SE12 8NU Application Proposal: The installation of replacement double glazed timber sash windows to the front elevation. STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED. LMS see no reason to object to these proposals.  |
| Application Reference: DC/24/137221 Application Address: 11 Micheldever Road, SE12 8LX Application Proposal: FRONT: ONE Apple tree (T4)(ht. 5m) CROWN THINNING by 15%. REAR: ONE Horse chestnut tree (T1) CROWN HEIGHT REDUCTION by 4m from 18m to 14m. SPREAD by 4m from 10m to 6m on all compass points. Reason: General Maintenance. Removal Deadwood, split and hanging branches. ONE Birch tree (T3) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 1.5m from 8m to 6.5m Reason: To create a more balance form and remove Major deadwood, split and hanging branches. ONE Holm Oak tree (T2)(ht. 12m)(Rad. 6m) LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 6m to 4m on south/East compass point: Reason: Remove selection of lower branches overhanging and touching shed along with overhanging boundary. STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED. LMS see no reason to object to these proposals.  |
JUNE/JULY 2024 – PLANNING APPLICATIONS REVIEWED (from 10th June up until 8th July 2024)
| Application Reference: DC/24/135086 Application Address: 26 Southbrook Road, London, SE12 8LQ Application Proposal: Installation of replacement windows to front, side and rear elevations. STATUS: All works PERMITTED by LB of Lewisham dated 9th July 2024. | |
| Application Reference: DC/24/135686 Application Address: First Floor Flat, 132 Manor Lane, London, SE12 8LR Application Proposal: The construction of an entrance porch to the side of the property. STATUS: REFUSED by LB of Lewisham: ‘The proposed side elevation entrance porch, by reason of its design and location, would have an unacceptable impact on the character and appearance of the host property, adjoining semi-detached pair and the wider Lee Manor Conservation Area in terms of the introduction of an out-of-character, incongruous and historically inaccurate feature…’. Dated 24th June 2024. |
| Application Reference: DC/24/135728 Application Address: First Floor And Second Floor Maisonette A, 12 Southbrook Road, London, SE12 8LQ Application Proposal: Installation of No.2 replacement rooflights at the front and rear roofslopes, together with the installation of No.1 additional rooflight at the front roof slope of First Floor and Second Floor Maisonette A. STATUS: Permission GRANTED by LB of Lewisham dated 21st June 2024. | |
| Application Reference: DC/24/135869 Application Address: 56 Taunton Road, London, SE12 8PB Application Proposal: REAR ONE Silver Birch Tree(T1) (ht. 8.8m) FELL to the ground. Reason: Remove tree and treat roots. Roots are causing serious cracking to patio. Potential danger to house. (Applicant drew drawing in description section of application). STATUS: LB of Lewisham raised NO OBJECTION to the proposal dated 14th June 2024. | |
| Application Reference: DC/24/135902 Application Address: 79 Manor Lane, London, SE12 8LS Application Proposal: FRONT ONE Yucca tree(T1)(ht. 6m)(Rad. 5m)FELL to ground. Reason: The tree is growing in immediate proximity of the front window in a small front garden completely engulfing the front of the property. The client would be willing to replant something of a different species. To poison stump with appropriate use of herbicide (eco plugs) to prevent regrowth. STATUS: Raise NO OBJECTION issued by LB of Lewisham dated 14th June 2024. |
| Application Reference: DC/24/136043 Application Address: 136A Manor Lane, London, SE12 8LR Application Proposal: Installation of replacement windows and front door. STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED by LB of Lewisham. | |
| Application Reference: DC/24/136183 Application Address: 62 Micheldever Road, London, SE12 8LU Application Proposal: Demolition of the existing single storey rear extension and construction of a single storey side extension, a single storey rear extension, removal a rooflight at the front roof slope, installation of a window at the ground floor rear elevation and all associated works. STATUS: NOT YET DECIDED by LB of Lewisham. | |
| Application Reference: DC/24/136338 Application Address: 72 Brightfield Road, London, SE12 8QF Application Proposal: REAR: ONE Sycamore tree (T1) POLLARDING by 5m from 13m to 8m in height. Large mature tree with co-dominant stems, one of the primary uprights has recent failed leaving an asymmetric unbalanced canopy. The remaining sections now have altered exposure. STATUS: LB of Lewisham has raised NO OBJECTION to the proposed works dated 5th July 2024. |
| Application Reference: DC/24/136357 Application Address: 47A Handen Road, London, SE12 8NR Application Proposal: FRONT ONE London Plane Tree(T1)(ht. 15 m)Re-pollard 2m below previous reduction points by 5m from 15m to 10m. Reason: We first quoted for this work in April 2023 and subsequently applied for planning consent which was granted in May 2023. When we arrived to carry out the work, our Climbing Arborist noted that many of the previous reduction point wounds are hollow. REAR ONE Elderberry tree(T2)LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 7m to 5m on S compass point. Reason: To cut back the branches growing over the back boundary towards the neighbour’s garden and to remove deadwood both from the garden side and the neighbours side. The following work is to be carried out retaining the screen effect currently enjoyed. ONE Ash tree(T3)LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 7m to 5m on W compass point. Reason: The following work is to be carried out retaining the screen effect currently enjoyed to reduce the branches which are growing towards the neighbours garden by 2m, or to suitable growing points. STATUS: LB of Lewisham has raised NO OBJECTION to the proposed tree works dated 5th July 2024. | |
| Application Reference: DC/24/136525 Application Address: 79 Micheldever Road, London, SE12 8LU Application Proposal: REAR: ONE dead Apple tree (T1)(approx. ht.4m) FELL. Reason: The tree has died, large bough overhanging neighbour’s garden no 81 where small children play, health and safety. Duty to replace applies. STATUS: LB of Lewisham has granted PERMISSION for the removal of this tree but subject to Informatives A-D dated 5th July 2024. |