55 Mycenae Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7SF Data via plota.co.uk

26/2985/TC - Tree works in a Conservation Area Registered
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

ONE triple-stemmed sycamore tree (T1)(ht.15m) Full fell. Removal due to tree being too big for its confined location and undermining side walls of 11 Kirkside Rd. Falling branches also a potential hazard to adjacent house, pedestrians and cars. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
16 Oct 2026
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Validated
19 Oct 2026
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Consultation
19 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 30 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 17 Nov 2026, from Greenwich's recent tree and landscaping works.

Comments are open until 9 Nov 2026

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Documents 4

Plans & drawings 2

PDF Tree location plan and photos 55 mycenae road pic153020660000.pdf Document · 16 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Tree location plan and photos 55 mycenae road sketch153020660000.pdf Document · 16 Oct 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application form redacted Application Form · 16 Oct 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF Unknown Tree Documents · 19 Oct 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 6

Heritage at risk: Westcombe Park, Greenwich
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
Air quality management area: Greenwich AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
National infrastructure project 534 m away: Thames Tideway Tunnel
The site is 534 m from the project boundary. Waste water treatment, decided. The project page says whether consent was granted. Also within 2 km: Silvertown Tunnel (decided, 1473 m); London Strategic Heat Main Project (at pre-application, 494 m).
Nationally significant infrastructure projects (power stations, electricity lines, pipelines, major roads and railways, harbours, airports and reservoirs) are consented by a Secretary of State under the Planning Act 2008, after an examination by the Planning Inspectorate, rather than by the council. The boundary is the one the Inspectorate consults on and can change as the scheme does. Projects are shown within 2 km of the site.
Planning Inspectorate project page ↗
Also on the record
Conservation area 46 m away: Blackheath; Inside the Greenwich built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 4 (good), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 20 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 2

Last sold for £715,000 in August 2012. Terraced house, freehold.

24 August 2012£715,000
25 October 1996£130,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area128 m² (1,378 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (58 out of 100)
PropertyEnd-terrace house, 4 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in August 2011, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Greenwich
Application type
Tree works in a Conservation Area
Postcode
SE3 7SF
Received
16 Oct 2026
Validated
19 Oct 2026
Ward
BLACKHEATH WESTCOMBE
Parish
Greenwich
Case officer
Show
Target decision
30 Nov 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Broccoli Tree Care

Decision outlook

Day 9 of the 56-day target. Greenwich usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 29.

Day 947 days to the 56-day target
99%decided within 8 weeks
96%approved
325decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Greenwich in the last twelve months, from validation. Greenwich decision record →

Public comments

1comment received
1 supporting

17 neighbours consulted · Last counted 26 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15302066
Planning Portal ref
PP-15302066
Consultation
19 Oct 2026
Comments by
9 Nov 2026
Statutory expiry
30 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

30 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2021 Approved
Construction of a single storey outbuilding in the side garden. (Amended description).
21/1508/HD
2020 Approved
Eucalyptus (T1) - fell Tree is showing signs of dieback in crown and has shed some lower…
20/1626/TC
2020 Refused
Construction of a single storey side extension.
20/0127/HD
2018 Refused
Roof extension comprising gable end, 2 rear dormer windows and 3 front rooflights.
18/3548/HD
2018 Refused
Loft conversion including the construction of a hip to gable roof extension together with…
18/0990/HD
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
30-32 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SG
2 sycamores at no 30 overhanging fence - re-pollard - back to last reduction points. 1 Ro…
25/4024/TC
2025 Approved
42 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SG
Robinia front garden - Fell on grounds of safety tree in serious decline
25/3863/TC
2025 Approved
30 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SG
T1: sycamore height 18m, width 9m, lateral reduction of up to 2m from 9m to 7m along fenc…
25/3129/TC
2025 Approved
3 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7LN
Asking permission to cut back three silver birches that over hang from number 3 to number…
25/2769/TC
2025 Refused
37 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SF
Construction of single storey rear infill extension and single storey side extension, ins…
25/1744/HD
2025 Approved
42 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SG
Front garden - T1 Robinia on boundary with no. 40 (see photo 'Robina side'). Remove large…
25/0425/TC
2024 Approved
40 RUTHIN ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SH
T1 Silver Birch - reduce in height be 2,5m leaving 8m and laterals by 2m leaving 4m due t…
24/3542/TC
2024 Approved
19 RUTHIN ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SJ
Removal of existing conservatory and replacement with a single storey side rear infill ex…
24/3245/HD
2024 Approved
1 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7LN
T1 - Bay - 30% crown reduction and re shape Reduce height from 8 meters to 6 meters. CROW…
24/2862/TC
2024 Approved
41 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SF
Construction of a single storey rear extension, formation of a loft conversion comprising…
24/1616/HD
2024 Approved
37 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SF
Proposed replacement roof to existing former garage, removal of secondary porch frame and…
24/1689/HD
2024 Approved
37 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SF
1. Removal of the red cabbage palm tree in front of the property. - It is in poor shape a…
24/1702/TC
2024 Approved
14 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SG
Construction of a single story rear infill extension and associated landscaping works to…
24/1371/HD
2024 Approved
49 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SF
Construction of rear dormers with three roof lights to the front roof slope.
24/0704/HD
2024 Approved
29 RUTHIN ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SJ
Construction of a part one/part two storey rear extension and associated external works a…
24/0452/HD
2024 Approved
29 RUTHIN ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SJ
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of a ground floor side rear inf…
24/0454/HD
2023 Approved
25 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7LN
Installation of white silicone render faced external wall insulation to existing dwelling…
23/3972/HD
2023 Refused
29 RUTHIN ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SJ
Construction of a part one/part two storey rear extension
23/2983/HD
2023 Approved
7 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7LN
Front Garden - Front Boundary T1 - Acacia Reduce length of all branches by up to 1.5 - 1…
23/3873/TC
2023 Approved
18 RUTHIN ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SH
Works to be carried out: T1- Twin stemmed Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) Rear right bound…
23/3155/TC
2016 Approved
40 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SG
Cherry tree reduce back to remove nuisance from adjoining property. London Planes - crown…
16/3385/TC
2016 Withdrawn
14 Mycenae Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7SG
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16/2187/F
2016 Refused
25 Beaconsfield Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7LN
Construction of a first floor rear extension.
16/2655/F
2016 Approved
22 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SG
Cut back overhang of an Ash tree from the rear to within 0.5m of the boundary. Silver Bir…
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2016 Approved
21 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SF
Demolition of ground floor rear extension and construction of a single storey lower groun…
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Greenwich
Planning Authority Score
5.4/10
Average
#123 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Greenwich is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #76 out of 296. Only 29% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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 78% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 78% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Greenwich decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
77%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #278 of 296
78%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #287 of 296
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #76 of 296
29%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #49 of 296
60%
Minor dwellings approved
114 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
66%
Change of use approved
195 decided
1,468
Total decisions
331 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.