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Planning AtlasLewishamForest Hill wardSE23 3EN
AtlasLewishamForest HillSE23 3EN
Postcode record · Lewisham

SE23 3EN.

SE23 3EN has 89 known premises and 45 planning records — 19 approved of 43 decided (44.2%). 49 EPC records.

LewishamForest HillSE23 3EN
Postcode SE23 3EN · boundary not held, centred on the postcodeApprovedRefusedOther45 exact4 approximate49 on the map — every match
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89
Premises
known addresses (UPRNs)
45
Applications
43 decided
44.2%
Approval rate
19 approved · 2 refused
49
EPC records
ratings C 27 · D 17 · E 5
49
Mapped applications
inside the postcode shape
Postcode unit boundary from Ordnance Survey; premises and applications inside it. Aggregates describe the area, not any single premises.
Property

What is it?

SE23 3EN has 89 known premises and 45 planning records — 19 approved of 43 decided (44.2%). 49 EPC records.

Premises (18 of 89 shown)

Planning

What happened?

45 planning applications across the postcode; 19 approved of 43 decided (44.2%). Latest 30 shown.

Reference
Proposal · address
Type
Outcome
Date · distance
FRONT: ONE False Acacia tree (T2) Height: 18m - FELL ONE Sycamore stump (T3) Height: 5m - REMOVE Reason for works: See tree report
45A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
Tree Preservation Order
Withdrawn
2025-10-21
FRONT: ONE False Acacia (T2)(ht.10m) FELL. Reason: to combat structural issues in front steps/ porch of 43 Devonshire Road FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T3)(ht.3m) FELL, below 75mm stem diameter ? no consent required.
45A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
Applicant SMC Brown · Officer Valerie Harris
Trees in Conservation Areas
Objection
2024-06-20
REAR of 37 Devonshire Road: ONE Robinia (T1)(ht:12m, rs:6.5m): Remove seven limbs overhanging into garden of 39 Devonshire Road, remove any epicorming shoots below the crown break; Reason: Limbs are causing light deprivation in the garden. Works to be conducted on 39 Devonshire Road side of tree. Informative A: The sensitive management of the tree 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.
BASEMENT FLAT, 39 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
Applicant Jenny Ruffy · Agent Foxy Arboriculture Ltd · Officer Ian Smith
Trees in Conservation Areas
No objection
2024-04-02
The London Borough of Lewisham (43 Devonshire Road London SE23 3EN) Tree Preservation Order 2024 made pursuant of the Town and Country planning Act 1990.
43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed
Confirmed Tree Preservation Order
No determination
2024-03-05
FRONT: ONE Lime (T1)(ht:c.10m): FELL to ground level; Reason: Property is experiencing subsidence.
43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
Trees in Conservation Areas
Objection
2024-01-25
FRONT: ONE Lime (T1)(ht:c.15m): CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level, remove epicormic growth, LATERAL REDUCE by approx.1m branch on S compass point. Reason: provide clearance to pedestrians on pavement and ULEZ camera. Informative A: the sensitive management of the tree is greatly appreciated for streetscape amenity, urban forest canopy to mitigate climate change, reduction of air pollution, wellbeing, wildlife and environmental benefits. Informative B: please use arisings to create habitat wood piles or 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity.
43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
Trees in Conservation Areas
No objection
2023-07-19
REAR ONE Ash (T1)(ht.8m) FELL. Reason: multi-stemmed, proximity to rear fence and church to rear, complaints from church stating tree is too close, previous consent to fell DC/22/128523 (ref. ash T4) issued 18.11.22. Informative A: please plant a replacement tree for the rear ash (T1) away from the rear boundary to maintain the treed character of rear gardens in the Forest Hill conservation area - smaller tree species suggestions such as: crab apple, pear, hawthorn, Tibetan cherry, Amelanchier, cherry plum, hazel, Cornus Kousa, bird cherry, holly, Prunus autumnalis, quince, medlar, hazel, goat willow. Informative B: please create habitat log piles and/ lay cut branches between stakes as a 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity.
45A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
Trees in Conservation Areas
No objection
2023-06-12
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) submitted under Section (191) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the use of the 1st and 2nd floors as two separate self-contained units at 23 Devonshire Road, SE23.
23 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
Applicant Mr Simon Courtney · Officer Sarah White
Lawful Development Certificate existing
Approved
2023-05-05
FRONT: ONE Lime (T1)(ht.13-14m) FELL. Reason: tree previously heavily reduced, compromised by a large basal stem cavity, risk of failure close to a well-used public highway, reduction is not an option, felling necessary for health & safety. A native species will be planted as a replacement. REAR: ONE Oak (T2)(ht.12m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to ht.10m, LATERAL REDUCE by 3m from 12m to 9m on all compass points. Reason: previously reduced, reduction to shape canopy, bring back to form, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic, improve light conditions, ongoing maintenance cycle, pruning not beyond any previous points, sufficient time has elapsed to allow canopy regrowth. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. Informative A: the agreement to plant a replacement tree to restore streetscape amenity, urban forest canopy/ urban greening, wildlife habitat, wellbeing and environmental benefits is hugely appreciated. Informative B: please plant a large canopy tree species near the remaining lime stem/stump such as Norway maple, sycamore, beech, Indian Horse Chestnut, Tulip Tree, Oak, Pride of India/Golden Rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), Italian alder, Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis), Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica), Liquidambar, field maple. Informative C: where possible leave timber lying on site, create habitat log piles and/ or lay cut branches between stakes as a 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity.
55 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
Applicant Joe Sandler Clarke · Agent Amber Tree Care · Officer Valerie Harris
Trees in Conservation Areas
No objection
2022-11-07
FRONT: ONE Acacia (T1)(ht.12-14m) Remove basal and epicormic growth. Remove major dead and diseased wood and ivy to a height of approximately 1.8m above ground level (exempt works). Reason: to improve vision and light levels. REAR: GROUP of Ash (G2) Sever Ivy, exempt works REAR: ONE Ash (T3) Sever Ivy, exempt works REAR: ONE Ash (T4)(ht.8m) FELL. Reason: self-set, multi-stemmed, removal to prevent damage to rear boundary fence and neighbouring Church. Informative A: the sensitive management to retain trees for amenity, urban forest canopy/urban greening, wellbeing, wildlife, environmental benefits and to mitigate the climate and biodiversity emergencies is greatly appreciated. Informative B: please plant a replacement tree for rear ash (T4) away from the rear boundary or plant a native species hedge (hawthorn, hazel, goat willow, holly) to maintain the treed and vegetated character of rear gardens in the Forest Hill conservation area. With the proximity of the church, smaller tree species suggestions such as; crab apple, pear, hawthorn, multi-stemmed Tibetan cherry, Amelanchier, cherry plum, hazel, Cornus Kousa, bird cherry, Harlequin Glorybower (Clerododendrum trichotomum), Prunus autumnalis, Heptacodium miconioides (Seven-son tree), quince, medlar, hazel. Informative C: where possible please create habitat log piles with cut timber and/ or lay cut branches between stakes as a 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative D: for front Robinia please spread 50mm depth bark mulch on the ground beneath the tree, keeping clear of the main stem, to improve the rooting environment.
45A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
Trees in Conservation Areas
No objection
2022-09-22
FRONT: ONE False Acacia tree (T2) Height: 18m - FELL ONE Sycamore stump (T3) Height: 5m - REMOVE Reason for works: See tree report
45A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
Withdrawn
2025-10-21
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Tree Preservation Order
FRONT: ONE False Acacia (T2)(ht.10m) FELL. Reason: to combat structural issues in front steps/ porch of 43 Devonshire Road FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T3)(ht.3m) FELL, below 75mm stem diameter ? no consent required.
45A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
Applicant SMC Brown · Officer Valerie Harris
Objection
2024-06-20
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Trees in Conservation Areas
REAR of 37 Devonshire Road: ONE Robinia (T1)(ht:12m, rs:6.5m): Remove seven limbs overhanging into garden of 39 Devonshire Road, remove any epicorming shoots below the crown break; Reason: Limbs are causing light deprivation in the garden. Works to be conducted on 39 Devonshire Road side of tree. Informative A: The sensitive management of the tree 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.
BASEMENT FLAT, 39 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
Applicant Jenny Ruffy · Agent Foxy Arboriculture Ltd · Officer Ian Smith
No objection
2024-04-02
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Trees in Conservation Areas
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The London Borough of Lewisham (43 Devonshire Road London SE23 3EN) Tree Preservation Order 2024 made pursuant of the Town and Country planning Act 1990.
43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed
No determination
2024-03-05
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Confirmed Tree Preservation Order
FRONT: ONE Lime (T1)(ht:c.10m): FELL to ground level; Reason: Property is experiencing subsidence.
43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
Objection
2024-01-25
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Trees in Conservation Areas
FRONT: ONE Lime (T1)(ht:c.15m): CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level, remove epicormic growth, LATERAL REDUCE by approx.1m branch on S compass point. Reason: provide clearance to pedestrians on pavement and ULEZ camera. Informative A: the sensitive management of the tree is greatly appreciated for streetscape amenity, urban forest canopy to mitigate climate change, reduction of air pollution, wellbeing, wildlife and environmental benefits. Informative B: please use arisings to create habitat wood piles or 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity.
43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
No objection
2023-07-19
More
Trees in Conservation Areas
REAR ONE Ash (T1)(ht.8m) FELL. Reason: multi-stemmed, proximity to rear fence and church to rear, complaints from church stating tree is too close, previous consent to fell DC/22/128523 (ref. ash T4) issued 18.11.22. Informative A: please plant a replacement tree for the rear ash (T1) away from the rear boundary to maintain the treed character of rear gardens in the Forest Hill conservation area - smaller tree species suggestions such as: crab apple, pear, hawthorn, Tibetan cherry, Amelanchier, cherry plum, hazel, Cornus Kousa, bird cherry, holly, Prunus autumnalis, quince, medlar, hazel, goat willow. Informative B: please create habitat log piles and/ lay cut branches between stakes as a 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity.
45A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
No objection
2023-06-12
More
Trees in Conservation Areas
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) submitted under Section (191) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the use of the 1st and 2nd floors as two separate self-contained units at 23 Devonshire Road, SE23.
23 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
Applicant Mr Simon Courtney · Officer Sarah White
Approved
2023-05-05
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Lawful Development Certificate existing
FRONT: ONE Lime (T1)(ht.13-14m) FELL. Reason: tree previously heavily reduced, compromised by a large basal stem cavity, risk of failure close to a well-used public highway, reduction is not an option, felling necessary for health & safety. A native species will be planted as a replacement. REAR: ONE Oak (T2)(ht.12m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to ht.10m, LATERAL REDUCE by 3m from 12m to 9m on all compass points. Reason: previously reduced, reduction to shape canopy, bring back to form, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic, improve light conditions, ongoing maintenance cycle, pruning not beyond any previous points, sufficient time has elapsed to allow canopy regrowth. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. Informative A: the agreement to plant a replacement tree to restore streetscape amenity, urban forest canopy/ urban greening, wildlife habitat, wellbeing and environmental benefits is hugely appreciated. Informative B: please plant a large canopy tree species near the remaining lime stem/stump such as Norway maple, sycamore, beech, Indian Horse Chestnut, Tulip Tree, Oak, Pride of India/Golden Rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), Italian alder, Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis), Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica), Liquidambar, field maple. Informative C: where possible leave timber lying on site, create habitat log piles and/ or lay cut branches between stakes as a 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity.
55 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
Applicant Joe Sandler Clarke · Agent Amber Tree Care · Officer Valerie Harris
No objection
2022-11-07
More
Trees in Conservation Areas
FRONT: ONE Acacia (T1)(ht.12-14m) Remove basal and epicormic growth. Remove major dead and diseased wood and ivy to a height of approximately 1.8m above ground level (exempt works). Reason: to improve vision and light levels. REAR: GROUP of Ash (G2) Sever Ivy, exempt works REAR: ONE Ash (T3) Sever Ivy, exempt works REAR: ONE Ash (T4)(ht.8m) FELL. Reason: self-set, multi-stemmed, removal to prevent damage to rear boundary fence and neighbouring Church. Informative A: the sensitive management to retain trees for amenity, urban forest canopy/urban greening, wellbeing, wildlife, environmental benefits and to mitigate the climate and biodiversity emergencies is greatly appreciated. Informative B: please plant a replacement tree for rear ash (T4) away from the rear boundary or plant a native species hedge (hawthorn, hazel, goat willow, holly) to maintain the treed and vegetated character of rear gardens in the Forest Hill conservation area. With the proximity of the church, smaller tree species suggestions such as; crab apple, pear, hawthorn, multi-stemmed Tibetan cherry, Amelanchier, cherry plum, hazel, Cornus Kousa, bird cherry, Harlequin Glorybower (Clerododendrum trichotomum), Prunus autumnalis, Heptacodium miconioides (Seven-son tree), quince, medlar, hazel. Informative C: where possible please create habitat log piles with cut timber and/ or lay cut branches between stakes as a 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative D: for front Robinia please spread 50mm depth bark mulch on the ground beneath the tree, keeping clear of the main stem, to improve the rooting environment.
45A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN · premises record
No objection
2022-09-22
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Trees in Conservation Areas

Building control

Building-control records are not yet collected for Lewisham — the register is being gathered borough by borough (held so far: Lambeth, Brent, Ealing, Westminster, City and others).

Place

What affects it?

Every mapped designation touching a premises in this postcode, with how many of its 89 premises each one covers.

Designation
Coverage
Article 4 Direction Area
Forest Hill Article 4(3) Direction · reference A4FH2 · covers 89 of 89 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Article 4 Direction Area
Small HMO Northern Extension · reference SHMOEXTA4 · covers 89 of 89 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Conservation Area
Forest Hill · reference LEWCA13 · covers 89 of 89 premises. Demolition, alterations, trees and design are subject to additional heritage controls.
Article 4 Direction Area
Forest Hill Article 4(3) Direction · reference A4FH2 · covers 89 of 89 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Article 4 Direction Area
Small HMO Northern Extension · reference SHMOEXTA4 · covers 89 of 89 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Conservation Area
Forest Hill · reference LEWCA13 · covers 89 of 89 premises. Demolition, alterations, trees and design are subject to additional heritage controls.
People

Who is involved?

Named on the latest 30 applications in this postcode — the party who applied, not the owner or occupier.

Name
Details
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Applicant on 1 application
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Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
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Applicant on 1 application
Development

What could it become?

Planning precedent45 applications and 49 mapped decisions in this postcode — precedent for what has been permitted and refused here.
Energy49 EPC records; ratings C: 27, D: 17, E: 5.
What is not assertedNo capacity, value or ownership claim is made at area level; those belong to individual premises records and their evidence.

Intent signals

The Developer Plan

Ownership, finance and market signals recorded at addresses in this postcode — each with date and source. Signals are evidence of change, not a prediction.

6 intent signals recorded in this postcode
Portfolio seller · Price decline · Repeat sale · Long hold
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Boundary: OS Postcode Unit areas (Ordnance Survey), 2026-08-14. Planning records: canonical stage2. EPC: EPC register. Premises: OS AddressBase / UPRN.
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