Flamsteed House, Royal Observatory, Blackheath Avenue, London, SE10 8XJ Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
side of Flamsteed House, Fell to Ground level and Grind stumps. Low value trees and low retention category (C1) G1 - {Ilex aquifolium (Holly),Taxus baccata (Yew),Robinia pseudoacacia (Locust Tree),Sambucus nigra (Elder),Ulmus procera (English Elm),Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore),Acer platanoides (Norway Maple),Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn)} *Replacement planting below the west facing courtyard PLANTING PALETTE A selection of medium sized shrubs are proposed to replace the removed fig planting. There mature height will not exceed the balcony level to en- sure the newly created views across the parkland can be maintained over their lifetime. The mix is made up of native species that will sit inconspicu- ously amongst the surrounding parkland planting whilst also contributing to biodiversity. Berries and blossom will provide a food source for wildlife. The shrub layer will be underplanted with native spring bulbs to provide colour and interest in the early months before the shrubs have come into leaf. They will also provide insects with valuable early nectar. Shrubs Rubus ideaus, Wild raspberry Cornus sanguinea, Common dogwood Euonymus europeaus, Spindle tree Lonicera periclymenum, Honeysuckle Viburnum opulus, Guelder rose Ruscus aculieatus Bulbs Galanthus nivalis, snowdrop Hycinthoides non scripta, bluebell Anemone nemerosa, wood anemone Ranunculas fi caria, Lesser celendine Narcissus psuedonarcissus, wild daffodil Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 15 Sept 2026 · Delegation · Last checked 16 Sept 2026
Documents 4
Application forms 1
Other documents 3
Site constraints 11
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- 38 mRoyal Observatory Wall and Clock to Right of Entrance GatesGrade I
- 43 mRoyal Observatory, The Transit HouseGrade I
- 63 mRoyal Observatory former Great Equatorial BuildingGrade I
- 83 mStatue of General Wolfe, to East of Royal ObservatoryGrade II
- 103 mAltazimuth Pavilion at the Royal ObservatoryGrade II
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Important details
- Council
- Greenwich
- Application type
- Tree works in a Conservation Area
- Postcode
- SE10 8XJ
- Received
- 13 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 17 Aug 2026
- Ward
- GREENWICH PARK
- Parish
- Greenwich
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 28 Sept 2026
- Decision
- Raise No Objection
- Decision date
- 15 Sept 2026
- Decision level
- Delegation
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Glendale Countryside Ltd
How this decision compares
Decided in 29 days from validation, about the council's usual 29 days. Approved, as 96% of tree and landscaping works here are.
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Public comments
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Last counted 16 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15156165
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-15156165
- Consultation
- 17 Aug 2026
- Comments by
- 7 Sept 2026
- Statutory expiry
- 28 Sept 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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