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Planning AtlasLewishamBrockley wardSE4 1UW
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Postcode record · Lewisham

SE4 1UW.

SE4 1UW has 97 known premises and 69 planning records — 35 approved of 67 decided (52.2%). 65 EPC records.

LewishamBrockleySE4 1UW
Postcode SE4 1UW · boundary not held, centred on the postcodeApprovedRefusedOther72 exact9 approximate81 on the map — every match
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97
Premises
known addresses (UPRNs)
69
Applications
67 decided
52.2%
Approval rate
35 approved · 13 refused
65
EPC records
ratings C 27 · D 35 · E 3
81
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?

SE4 1UW has 97 known premises and 69 planning records — 35 approved of 67 decided (52.2%). 65 EPC records.

Premises (18 of 97 shown)

Planning

What happened?

69 planning applications across the postcode; 35 approved of 67 decided (52.2%). Latest 30 shown.

Reference
Proposal · address
Type
Outcome
Date · distance
REAR: ONE: (T1) Cherry tree HEIGHT REDUCTION by 1.5m from 7.5m to 6m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 0.5m from 5m to 4.5m. 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.
20 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Applicant CHARLIE HUGHES · Officer Ian Smith
Trees in Conservation Areas
No objection
2026-02-05
REAR: ONE Lime (T1)(ht.18-20m) FELL to standing stem approx.ht.5m. Reason: tree trunk is hollow from branch fork at approx.7m downwards into base, see photographs, less than one third holding wood within decayed base measured through the vertical basal slit, tree is leaning, a health and safety hazard beside Breakspears Mews, could come down in high winds any time, stem to be left standing for wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative A: the landowner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species when a tree is removed in a conservation area because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm. Ref. Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121 - replacement species selected from: small leaved lime, sessile oak, hornbeam, black poplar, wild service tree. Informative B: reducing the tree to a high safe standing stem is greatly appreciated for wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative D: huge thank you for retaining other trees for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative E: The Bat Conservation Trust advises checking thoroughly for roosting bats before and during tree works with soft fell process followed to proceed with care and with cut timber left grounded over night to allow any bats to make their way out, tree works ideally during Sept/Oct to avoid maternity and hibernation seasons when bats are most vulnerable to disturbance. Informative F: please ensure the gey squirrel drey is checked for nesting birds first before tree works.
24 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Applicant Mr Lee LeMasurier · Agent Hindwoods · Officer Valerie Harris
Dead & Hazardous Trees
Approved
2025-12-18
FRONT: ONE mature Prunus laurocerasus (common laurel) (T1)(ht.7m) FELL including grinding out the stump to prevent regrowth. Reason: is excessively large, severely restricting daylight to the flat & obscuring the front elevation of the property, removal will benefit growth of T2 which is being retained. Proposed replanting with ornamental pear tree (Pyrus calleryana) in the front garden to maintain greenery, support biodiversity, and provide seasonal interest, while allowing improved light levels and natural surveillance of the property. Note: FRONT: ONE Elaeagnus � ebbingei (Ebbinge's silverberry)(T2)(ht.5.5m) RETAINED, no works proposed. Reason: this tree will be retained as it is an attractive specimen with a higher, more open crown and contributes positively to the character of the property and conservation area. Informative A: huge thank you for retaining a vegetated front garden for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: thank you also for the proposed replacement tree (Pyrus calleryana) ? other suitable trees are such as crab apple, quince (Cydonia oblonga), common pear (Pyrus communis), medlar, elder, hazel, Laburnum, holly, Magnolia.
BASEMENT FLAT, 18 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Trees in Conservation Areas
No objection
2025-10-14
REAR:ONE Lime (T1) (ht.35m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT 30% by 10m to 25m from 35m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 15m to 12m. Reason: General maintenance ONE Lime(T2)(ht.26m)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT 30% by 8m to 18m from 26m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 13m to 10m. Reason: General maintenance 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.
24 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Applicant Mr Lee LeMasurier · Agent Hindwoods · Officer Ian Smith
Trees in Conservation Areas
No objection
2025-10-13
Demolition of two existing outbuildings and construction of a single storey detached dwelling, together with cycle/refuse storage and amenity area on land to the rear of 2 Breakspears Road SE4.
LAND TO THE REAR OF, 2 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Applicant Anderson South East · Agent Mialex · Officer Thomas Simnett
Full Planning Permission
Approved
2025-04-29
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/24/136253) dated 25 July 2024 for the variation of Condition (2) Approved Drawings in order to allow:- increase the pitch for the roof form of the approved dormer at First Floor Flat, 6 Breakspears Road SE4.
FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 6 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Applicant Mr James Foster · Agent Foster Perpatidou LLP · Officer Soren Olsen
Minor Material Amendment
Approved
2025-02-24
Alterations to the rear elevation to remove existing window and install timber door, together with new steps and patio to garden at Basement Flat, 18 Breakspears Road SE4.
BASEMENT FLAT, 18 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Applicant Miss Rosemary Rockel · Officer Soren Olsen
Full Planning Permission
Approved
2025-01-09
Construction of a garden room in rear garden of Ground Floor Flat, 2 Breakspears Road, SE4.
GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 2 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Applicant Mr Luke Noel · Officer Megan Davies
Full Planning Permission
Approved
2024-07-10
Construction of a replacement dormer extension in the rear roof slope at First Floor Flat, 6 Breakspears Road SE4.
FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 6 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Full Planning Permission
Approved
2024-06-04
Erection of a two storey side and rear extension to lower ground floor flat 38A and upper ground floor and upperground floor common parts of 38C and 38D at 38 Breakspears Road, SE4.
38A BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Applicant Ms Ben Herbert · Agent Herbert & Taylor Ltd · Officer Mark Anderberg
Full Planning Permission
Approved
2024-03-11
REAR: ONE: (T1) Cherry tree HEIGHT REDUCTION by 1.5m from 7.5m to 6m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 0.5m from 5m to 4.5m. 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.
20 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Applicant CHARLIE HUGHES · Officer Ian Smith
No objection
2026-02-05
More
Trees in Conservation Areas
REAR: ONE Lime (T1)(ht.18-20m) FELL to standing stem approx.ht.5m. Reason: tree trunk is hollow from branch fork at approx.7m downwards into base, see photographs, less than one third holding wood within decayed base measured through the vertical basal slit, tree is leaning, a health and safety hazard beside Breakspears Mews, could come down in high winds any time, stem to be left standing for wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative A: the landowner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species when a tree is removed in a conservation area because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm. Ref. Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121 - replacement species selected from: small leaved lime, sessile oak, hornbeam, black poplar, wild service tree. Informative B: reducing the tree to a high safe standing stem is greatly appreciated for wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative D: huge thank you for retaining other trees for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative E: The Bat Conservation Trust advises checking thoroughly for roosting bats before and during tree works with soft fell process followed to proceed with care and with cut timber left grounded over night to allow any bats to make their way out, tree works ideally during Sept/Oct to avoid maternity and hibernation seasons when bats are most vulnerable to disturbance. Informative F: please ensure the gey squirrel drey is checked for nesting birds first before tree works.
24 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Applicant Mr Lee LeMasurier · Agent Hindwoods · Officer Valerie Harris
Approved
2025-12-18
More
Dead & Hazardous Trees
FRONT: ONE mature Prunus laurocerasus (common laurel) (T1)(ht.7m) FELL including grinding out the stump to prevent regrowth. Reason: is excessively large, severely restricting daylight to the flat & obscuring the front elevation of the property, removal will benefit growth of T2 which is being retained. Proposed replanting with ornamental pear tree (Pyrus calleryana) in the front garden to maintain greenery, support biodiversity, and provide seasonal interest, while allowing improved light levels and natural surveillance of the property. Note: FRONT: ONE Elaeagnus � ebbingei (Ebbinge's silverberry)(T2)(ht.5.5m) RETAINED, no works proposed. Reason: this tree will be retained as it is an attractive specimen with a higher, more open crown and contributes positively to the character of the property and conservation area. Informative A: huge thank you for retaining a vegetated front garden for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: thank you also for the proposed replacement tree (Pyrus calleryana) ? other suitable trees are such as crab apple, quince (Cydonia oblonga), common pear (Pyrus communis), medlar, elder, hazel, Laburnum, holly, Magnolia.
BASEMENT FLAT, 18 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
No objection
2025-10-14
More
Trees in Conservation Areas
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REAR:ONE Lime (T1) (ht.35m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT 30% by 10m to 25m from 35m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 15m to 12m. Reason: General maintenance ONE Lime(T2)(ht.26m)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT 30% by 8m to 18m from 26m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 13m to 10m. Reason: General maintenance 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.
24 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Applicant Mr Lee LeMasurier · Agent Hindwoods · Officer Ian Smith
No objection
2025-10-13
More
Trees in Conservation Areas
Demolition of two existing outbuildings and construction of a single storey detached dwelling, together with cycle/refuse storage and amenity area on land to the rear of 2 Breakspears Road SE4.
LAND TO THE REAR OF, 2 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Applicant Anderson South East · Agent Mialex · Officer Thomas Simnett
Approved
2025-04-29
More
Full Planning Permission
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/24/136253) dated 25 July 2024 for the variation of Condition (2) Approved Drawings in order to allow:- increase the pitch for the roof form of the approved dormer at First Floor Flat, 6 Breakspears Road SE4.
FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 6 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Applicant Mr James Foster · Agent Foster Perpatidou LLP · Officer Soren Olsen
Approved
2025-02-24
More
Minor Material Amendment
Alterations to the rear elevation to remove existing window and install timber door, together with new steps and patio to garden at Basement Flat, 18 Breakspears Road SE4.
BASEMENT FLAT, 18 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Applicant Miss Rosemary Rockel · Officer Soren Olsen
Approved
2025-01-09
More
Full Planning Permission
Construction of a garden room in rear garden of Ground Floor Flat, 2 Breakspears Road, SE4.
GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 2 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Applicant Mr Luke Noel · Officer Megan Davies
Approved
2024-07-10
More
Full Planning Permission
Construction of a replacement dormer extension in the rear roof slope at First Floor Flat, 6 Breakspears Road SE4.
FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 6 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Approved
2024-06-04
More
Full Planning Permission
Erection of a two storey side and rear extension to lower ground floor flat 38A and upper ground floor and upperground floor common parts of 38C and 38D at 38 Breakspears Road, SE4.
38A BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW · premises record
Applicant Ms Ben Herbert · Agent Herbert & Taylor Ltd · Officer Mark Anderberg
Approved
2024-03-11
More
Full Planning Permission

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 97 premises each one covers.

Designation
Coverage
Article 4 Direction Area
Brockley Conservation Area · reference A4BC · covers 97 of 97 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Article 4 Direction Area
Small HMO Northern Extension · reference SHMOEXTA4 · covers 97 of 97 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Conservation Area
Brockley · reference LEWCA7 · covers 97 of 97 premises. Demolition, alterations, trees and design are subject to additional heritage controls.
Article 4 Direction Area
Brockley Conservation Area · reference A4BC · covers 97 of 97 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Article 4 Direction Area
Small HMO Northern Extension · reference SHMOEXTA4 · covers 97 of 97 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Conservation Area
Brockley · reference LEWCA7 · covers 97 of 97 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.

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Development

What could it become?

Planning precedent69 applications and 81 mapped decisions in this postcode — precedent for what has been permitted and refused here.
Energy65 EPC records; ratings C: 27, D: 35, 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.

19 intent signals recorded in this postcode
Charge registered · Portfolio seller · Beatable refusal · Repeat refusal · Price decline · Long hold · HMO licensed · Ageing director
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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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