LAND AT HOLLYMOUNT CLOSE, LONDON, SE10 8TH Data via plota.co.uk

26/1438/TC - Tree works in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1. Sycamore Tree. 18m in height. 12m in width. Reduce by 4m in height, leaving the tree 14m in height and reduce by 2m in width, leaving the tree 10m in width. To stop roots from spreading anymore, to keep a more compact shape, and look less overgrown. Situated in the woodland area along Hollymount Close. T2. Hazel Tree. 4m in height. 3m in width. Cut back to fence line by 1.5m, leaving the tree 1.5m in width. Tree is overgrown. Situated in the woodland area on Hollymount Close. . G1. 4x small saplings. Approximately 5/6 metres in height. Fell to ground level and poison. Trees are positioned very close to the wall and now causing the wall to crack, this will create more damage in the future. Situated in the woodland area on Hollymount Close (EXEMPT - T3. Unidentified dead tree. Remove to ground level as tree is leaning. Situated in the woodland area, next to T2. will require replacement) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 May 2026
Consultation
5 Jun 2026
Approved
19 Jun 2026

Approved on 19 Jun 2026 · Delegation · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Greenwich
Application type
Tree works in a Conservation Area
Postcode
SE10 8TH
Received
12 May 2026
Validated
12 May 2026
Ward
GREENWICH PARK
Parish
Greenwich
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
19 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegation
Agent
Acacia Tree Surgeons Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14928217
Consultation
5 Jun 2026
Comments by
19 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
Greenwich
Planning Authority Score
5.5/10
Average
#121 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Greenwich is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #69 out of 292. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Greenwich is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 77% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 77% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Greenwich decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
78%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #269 of 292
77%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #282 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #69 of 292
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #41 of 292
63%
Minor dwellings approved
114 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
68%
Change of use approved
195 decided
1,487
Total decisions
333 refused in 2025