FLAT 4, 2 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7BD Data via plota.co.uk

26/0819/TC - Tree works in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Statement of work: H1 Leyland Cypress - Rear RHB neighbouring hedge: To cut back lateral branches overhanging garden (please see annotated photo) and trim back garden side face as hard as possible while retaining growth. T3 Apple - Rear LHB: Crown Reduction - To reduce overall canopy by up to 1 metre and shape accordingly. T4 Holly Rear LHB: To trim canopy back into a tight compact shape. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
13 Mar 2026
Approved
15 Apr 2026

Approved on 15 Apr 2026 · Delegation · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Greenwich
Application type
Tree works in a Conservation Area
Postcode
SE3 7BD
Received
13 Mar 2026
Validated
13 Mar 2026
Ward
BLACKHEATH WESTCOMBE
Parish
Greenwich
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
15 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegation
Agent
Trees Uk

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14779036
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