5A-E, ST GERMANS PLACE, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 0NH Data via plota.co.uk

26/1757/TC - Tree works in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 Beech Tree - yellow: crown reduction by up to 2.5mt - tree height at 18mt to be reduced to 15.5mt - tree width at 8mt to be reduced to 5.5mt, canopy thin by 20% - tree historically reduced to this specification / multi stem tree with bark inclusion on a number of secondary stems at base of tree / tree works to reduce wind loading on these dysfunctional features. T2 Lime Tree - Blue: crown reduction by up to 2.5mt - tree height at 12.5mt to be reduced to 10mt - tree width at 5mt to be reduced to 4mt, clear primary stem of clear primary stem of epi growth - estate tree management. T3 Lime Tree - Green: crown reduction by up to 2mt - tree height at 7mt to be reduced to 5mt - tree width at 4mt to be reduced to 3mt, canopy thin by 20% - estate tree management. T4 Lime Tree - Orange: crown reduction by up to 2.5mt - tree height at 12.5mt to be reduced to 10mt - tree width at 5mt to be reduced to 4mt, canopy thin by 20% - estate tree management. T5 Birch Tree (multi stem) - Pink: crown reduction by up to 2.5mt - tree height at 11mt to be reduced to 8.5mt - tree width at 8mt to be reduced to 6mt - estate tree management. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Jun 2026
Approved
3 Jul 2026

Approved on 3 Jul 2026 · Delegation · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Greenwich
Application type
Tree works in a Conservation Area
Postcode
SE3 0NH
Received
16 Jun 2026
Validated
16 Jun 2026
Ward
BLACKHEATH WESTCOMBE
Parish
Greenwich
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
3 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegation

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15013445
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