FLAMSTEED HOUSE, ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8XJ

This site has had 2 applications since 2009: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 12/2643/TC Granted

  Flamsteed House, Royal Observatory, Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich, London, SE10 8XJ

  Small Oak tree located on the western bank of Flamsteed House, Royal Observatory Greenwich. Works required to fell tree as concerns are that this is a self-seeded tree growing very close to the building. As tree matures, roots will undoubtedly cause structural damage to this Grade I listed building.

  Decided 13 Dec 2012 Trees

1. 13 May 2009

   Received by Greenwich

2. 15 May 2009

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 30 Jun 2009

   Decision issued: Approve

4. 21 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Greenwich granted permission on 30 June 2009, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• NATIONAL MARITIME MUSUEM, ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 8XJ

  25/1248/SD Submitted 16 Apr 2025 50 yards away

  Submission of details pursuant to Condition 4 Part A (Archaeological Method Statement and Interpretation Plan), Condition 17 (Bird and Bat Boxes), Condition 18 (Invertebrate Houses), Condition 20 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan), Condition 21 (Soft landscaping and tree planting details), Condition 22 (Hard landscaping details), Condition 24 (Construction Management Plan), Condition 27 (Land contamination -Preliminary Risk Assessment), Conditions 29(a) and 29(b) (UXO), Condition 30 (BNG) and Condition 31 (BNG Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) of Planning Permission dated 18/11/2024, Planning Ref: 24/2640/F. [amended description]

  Granted Conditions 31 docs

• ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 8XJ

  25/0105/F Submitted 13 Jan 2025 50 yards away

  Refurbishment of the external access lift outside Flamsteed House, the erection of ancillary external storage space and a new timber handrail in the Astronomers' Garden. Associated erection of new security railing and other external alterations [This application affects a scheduled monument and a number of Grade 1 and Grade 2 Listed Buildings]

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Meridian Building, Royal Observatory Gardens, Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich Park,Greenwich, London, SE10 8XJ

  09/0291/SD Submitted 3 Feb 2009 50 yards away

  Submission of details to part discharge condition 1 (Hard & Soft Landscaping of Meridian Gardens) of planning permission dated 13/11/08 (Ref:08/2565/F).

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, GREENWICH, SE10 8XJ

  09/0194/TC Submitted 20 Jan 2009 50 yards away

  Fell two fruit trees to the rear of Meridian Building to facilitate a safe disabled access to the buidlings.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• PARK EDGE TO THE WEST OF FLAMSTEED HOUSE, ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 8XJ

  26/0106/TC Submitted 13 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  T25 - Ficus Carica (fig) Fell and poison with Eco Plugs application T26 - Ficus Carica (fig) Fell and poison with Eco Plugs application T27 - Ficus Carica (fig) Fell and poison with Eco Plugs application

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Meridian Building, Royal Observatory Gardens, Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich Park,Greenwich, London, SE10 8XJ

  09/1130/SD Submitted 27 May 2009 50 yards away

  Submission of details to fully discharge condition 1 (Hard & Soft Landscaping of Astronomers Gardens) of planning permission dated 13/11/08 (Ref:08/2565/F) for redesigning of the gardens.

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

• 26/2252/TC Awaiting decision

  EAST OF 23-30 THE PRIORY, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9XA

  Cherry Laurel Group - Section fell all stems to as close level as practicable Reason for works: General maintenance

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1896/TC Withdrawn

  2 MORDEN ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 0AA

  Severely trim a dead cherry blossom tree in my back garden urgently because branches are falling and could injure someone

  Received 26 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/1836/TC Withdrawn

  2 WYTHFIELD ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5TG

  T1 Dead Silver Birch - fell to ground level ready for stump grinding.

  Received 22 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/1552/TC Granted

  81 MAZE HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8XQ

  Fell Olive tree in raised front garden very close to the side wall of the garage. A structural surveyor noted that the root system of the tree is pushing against this wall, and has caused cracks to appear, and indicated that the removal of this tree is necessary to preserve the wall from further damage.

  Received 22 May, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/1523/TC Granted

  MOD GREENHILL ESTATE, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 4BW

  MOD land fell T24 3 stems, T26, T27 multi stems and T28 & T34 other works including reduction in height and cutting back from buildings etc SEE REPORT

  Received 19 May, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Trees