25-29 BLACKHEATH PARK, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9RW Data via plota.co.uk

26/1435/TC - Tree works in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 - Yew, Reduce in heigh by 1m, reduce the lawn side by 2m and drive side by 1m to make a more symmetrical tree (finished dimensions 8 meters in height and 6 meters lateral spread) T2 - Robinia, Reduced by 1-2m in height and laterally spread, to prune away from the building and make the tree more suitable for the space (finished dimensions, 13m in height and 7m lateral spread) T3 - Bay, Located in number 29 garden, Reduced by 1m in height, to facilitate for light to garden (finished dimensions, 5m in height) T4 - Holly, Located in number 29 garden, Reduced by 2m in height, to facilitate for light to garden (finished dimensions, 5m in height) T5 - Bay, Located in number 25 garden, Shaped on number 27 side to match previous pruning works… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 May 2026
Validated
12 May 2026
Consultation
12 May 2026
Approved
12 Jun 2026

Approved on 12 Jun 2026 · Delegation · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Greenwich
Application type
Tree works in a Conservation Area
Postcode
SE3 9RW
Received
11 May 2026
Validated
12 May 2026
Ward
BLACKHEATH WESTCOMBE
Parish
Greenwich
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
12 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegation
Agent
M.A.C Tree Care Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14926331
Consultation
12 May 2026
Comments by
2 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