42 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RA

Registered 26/0868/TC
Council
Date received
17 Mar 2026
Postcode
SE3 7RA

Description

London Plane (T1) - crown reduce Reduce height by 5m from 14m to 9m. Reduce lateral spread by 5m ...

Greenwich
Planning Authority Score
5.5/10
Average
#121 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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