FRONT: ONE Lime tree (T1) Ht. 9m CROWN REDUCTION back to previous points by 2-3m from 9m to approx. 7m LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 7m to 4m. REAR: ONE Beech tree (T2) Ht.10 CROWN REDUCTION by 1m from 10m to 9m ONE Robinia tree (T3) Ht. 9m HEIGHT REDUCTION back to previous points by 3m from 9m to 6m Informative A: The sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change. Informative B: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.
Robinia (T1) - reduce height from 30ft to 24ft due to excessive shading Leyllandii (T2) - reduce height from 25ft to 20ft and width from 12ft to 10ft due to excessive shading
REAR: ONE mature Oak (T1) Remove dead branches - exempt works. Reason: some dead branches have previously fallen, overhang rear garden, health & safety (removal of deadwood - exempt works).
Revised specification agreed 15/08/2019: Frontage vegetation between steps, 4 The Close and 3 Heath Lane driveway: FRONT: ONE Holly T28 CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 6m to 5m & LIFT to 3m above ground level. Reason: to retain as standard tree in hedge FRONT: ONE Holly T29 CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 8m to 6m & LIFT to 3m above ground level. Remove low side branch at approx.1m above ground level on W compass point (house side). Reason: to retain as standard tree in hedge and reduce overhanging foliage and shade to house. FRONT: multi-stemmed, approx. FIVE Holly (T1), TWO elder (T2) REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.2-3m from approx.ht.5m to approx.ht.2-3m, REDUCE RADIUS each side by�approx.0.5m. Reason: maintenance as boundary hedge. Frontage between steps and parking/bin area, 4 The Close: FRONT: ONE Holly (T30)(ht.6m) FELL. Reason: close proximity to house FRONT: ONE Cherry (T31) - CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 8m to 5m & REDUCE RADIUS by 0.5m from 3.5m to 3m. Remove climbing Jasmine (exempt works). Reason: to retain as small tree within front garden. Informative: it is noted with thanks that the original proposals have been amended to retain the frontage vegetation as a boundary hedge with small trees to continue the visual amenity to Heath Lane while providing improved light and space to the property access and front garden.
REAR: ONE Oak (T1) Remove lowest branch on SW compass point, back to stem (overhanging neighbouring property/shed in Pagoda Gardens) REAR: TWO Oak (2xT2) FELL (approx.ht.8-10m, leaning over rear boundary, suppressed by mature oaks) REAR: TWO Oak (T3,T4) FELL (approx.ht.8-10m, poor ivy covered specimens, suppressed by mature oaks) Informative: It is noted with thanks that the applicant is retaining the area for wildlife and will be replanting the understorey. A mixed layered woodland habitat including native species is important for wildlife and provides low level screening and privacy between properties. Retaining logs and dead standing timber provides additional wildlife habitats for biodiversity.
Front: ONE Holm Oak (T1) FELL; ONE Bay Laurel (T2) FELL; ONE Holly (T3) FELL; ONE Yew (T4) FELL; Side: ONE Yew (T5) CROWN REDUCE ht by approx 1.5m from 8m to 6.5m, radius by 1.5m max from 5m to 3.5m at all compass points for 1.5m clearance to dwelling; ONE Plum (T6) CROWN REDUCE ht by approx 2m from 6m to 4m, radius by 1m from 3m to approx 2m at all compass points, Rear: ONE Cherry (T7) FELL;
On the Eastern Boundary: ONE Lime (T1) FELL On the Northern Boundary: ONE Cherry (T2) FELL and ONE Sycamore (T3) FELL On the Western Boundary: ONE Plum (T4) Prune Canopy Back to the Boundary
The proposed expansion of the existing basement area at 4 The Close, Heath Lane, SE3 to create a screen room, WC and storage, together with the provision of a lightwell and other alterations to the front elevation of the property.
The demolition of an existing conservatory to be replaced with an orangery together with the removal of the north elevation porch and the replacement of a garage door with a double glazed screen at The Lodge, 1 The Close, Heath Lane SE3.
Lime (T1) - 30% reduction due to excessive shading Eucalyptus (T2) - 30% reduction due to excessive shading Holm Oak (T3) - 30% reduction due to excessive shading Robinia (T4) - 30% reduction due to excessive shading
FRONT: ONE Lime tree (T1) Ht. 9m CROWN REDUCTION back to previous points by 2-3m from 9m to approx. 7m LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 7m to 4m. REAR: ONE Beech tree (T2) Ht.10 CROWN REDUCTION by 1m from 10m to 9m ONE Robinia tree (T3) Ht. 9m HEIGHT REDUCTION back to previous points by 3m from 9m to 6m Informative A: The sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change. Informative B: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.
Robinia (T1) - reduce height from 30ft to 24ft due to excessive shading Leyllandii (T2) - reduce height from 25ft to 20ft and width from 12ft to 10ft due to excessive shading
REAR: ONE mature Oak (T1) Remove dead branches - exempt works. Reason: some dead branches have previously fallen, overhang rear garden, health & safety (removal of deadwood - exempt works).
Revised specification agreed 15/08/2019: Frontage vegetation between steps, 4 The Close and 3 Heath Lane driveway: FRONT: ONE Holly T28 CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 6m to 5m & LIFT to 3m above ground level. Reason: to retain as standard tree in hedge FRONT: ONE Holly T29 CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 8m to 6m & LIFT to 3m above ground level. Remove low side branch at approx.1m above ground level on W compass point (house side). Reason: to retain as standard tree in hedge and reduce overhanging foliage and shade to house. FRONT: multi-stemmed, approx. FIVE Holly (T1), TWO elder (T2) REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.2-3m from approx.ht.5m to approx.ht.2-3m, REDUCE RADIUS each side by�approx.0.5m. Reason: maintenance as boundary hedge. Frontage between steps and parking/bin area, 4 The Close: FRONT: ONE Holly (T30)(ht.6m) FELL. Reason: close proximity to house FRONT: ONE Cherry (T31) - CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 8m to 5m & REDUCE RADIUS by 0.5m from 3.5m to 3m. Remove climbing Jasmine (exempt works). Reason: to retain as small tree within front garden. Informative: it is noted with thanks that the original proposals have been amended to retain the frontage vegetation as a boundary hedge with small trees to continue the visual amenity to Heath Lane while providing improved light and space to the property access and front garden.
REAR: ONE Oak (T1) Remove lowest branch on SW compass point, back to stem (overhanging neighbouring property/shed in Pagoda Gardens) REAR: TWO Oak (2xT2) FELL (approx.ht.8-10m, leaning over rear boundary, suppressed by mature oaks) REAR: TWO Oak (T3,T4) FELL (approx.ht.8-10m, poor ivy covered specimens, suppressed by mature oaks) Informative: It is noted with thanks that the applicant is retaining the area for wildlife and will be replanting the understorey. A mixed layered woodland habitat including native species is important for wildlife and provides low level screening and privacy between properties. Retaining logs and dead standing timber provides additional wildlife habitats for biodiversity.
Front: ONE Holm Oak (T1) FELL; ONE Bay Laurel (T2) FELL; ONE Holly (T3) FELL; ONE Yew (T4) FELL; Side: ONE Yew (T5) CROWN REDUCE ht by approx 1.5m from 8m to 6.5m, radius by 1.5m max from 5m to 3.5m at all compass points for 1.5m clearance to dwelling; ONE Plum (T6) CROWN REDUCE ht by approx 2m from 6m to 4m, radius by 1m from 3m to approx 2m at all compass points, Rear: ONE Cherry (T7) FELL;
On the Eastern Boundary: ONE Lime (T1) FELL On the Northern Boundary: ONE Cherry (T2) FELL and ONE Sycamore (T3) FELL On the Western Boundary: ONE Plum (T4) Prune Canopy Back to the Boundary
The proposed expansion of the existing basement area at 4 The Close, Heath Lane, SE3 to create a screen room, WC and storage, together with the provision of a lightwell and other alterations to the front elevation of the property.
The demolition of an existing conservatory to be replaced with an orangery together with the removal of the north elevation porch and the replacement of a garage door with a double glazed screen at The Lodge, 1 The Close, Heath Lane SE3.
Lime (T1) - 30% reduction due to excessive shading Eucalyptus (T2) - 30% reduction due to excessive shading Holm Oak (T3) - 30% reduction due to excessive shading Robinia (T4) - 30% reduction due to excessive shading
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 9 premises each one covers.
Designation
Coverage
Article 4 Direction Area
Small HMO Northern Extension · reference SHMOEXTA4 · covers 9 of 9 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Conservation Area
Blackheath · reference LEWCA1 · covers 9 of 9 premises. Demolition, alterations, trees and design are subject to additional heritage controls.
Archaeological Priority Area
Summary and Definition The APA covers Blackheath and the adjacent post‐medievalsettlements of Dartmouth Hill and Blackheath Village (formerly Dowager’s Bottom). The heath has been retained in use as manorial waste or parkland since a · reference 216448 · covers 1 of 9 premises. Groundworks may require archaeological assessment or investigation.
Article 4 Direction Area
Small HMO Northern Extension · reference SHMOEXTA4 · covers 9 of 9 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Conservation Area
Blackheath · reference LEWCA1 · covers 9 of 9 premises. Demolition, alterations, trees and design are subject to additional heritage controls.
Archaeological Priority Area
Summary and Definition The APA covers Blackheath and the adjacent post‐medievalsettlements of Dartmouth Hill and Blackheath Village (formerly Dowager’s Bottom). The heath has been retained in use as manorial waste or parkland since a · reference 216448 · covers 1 of 9 premises. Groundworks may require archaeological assessment or investigation.
Nearby postcodes and streets
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Planning precedent27 applications and 38 mapped decisions in this postcode — precedent for what has been permitted and refused here.
Energy5 EPC records; ratings D: 2, E: 3.
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.
Signal
Evidence
Long hold · 6 Sept 1998
last sale £645,000 · 27 yrs held · 1 THE CLOSE · source hmlr_ppd
Long hold · 6 Sept 1998
last sale £645,000 · 27 yrs held · 1 THE CLOSE · source hmlr_ppd
Boundary: OS Postcode Unit areas (Ordnance Survey), 2026-08-14. Planning records: canonical stage2. EPC: EPC register. Premises: OS AddressBase / UPRN.
SE3 0UR, Lewisham: Planning and Property History | Planning Atlas