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 0m 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 0m 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

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

  26/1054/SD Submitted 1 Apr 2026 0m away

  Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 6 (Materials-Entrance Pavilion), condition 7 (Materials- Astronomers Court Lift and Stair Lobby Building),condition 9 (Materials- New ASHP, Switch Room and Refuse Store Enclosures),condition 10 (Blackheath Avenue Railings and Gates Specification) and partial discharge condition 4a (Archaelogical Method Statement and interpretation plan) of planning permission reference 25/2562/MA dated 31/10/2025.

  Granted Conditions 17 docs

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

  09/0291/SD Submitted 3 Feb 2009 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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

• 26/2365/TP Withdrawn

  WHITEHOUSE, 34B FOYLE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7RH

  The very large white popular (Populus alba) has a large limb growing over the property roof. The end of the limb has a large rot pocket it and the rotten centre has fallen out nearly hitting the residents child playing under the tree. There is still a lot of growth and weight on the end of the limb and there is a very strong fear the limb may fail either damaging the property or hitting the residents child playing of family in the driveway. I strongly suggest the limb is reduced by around 2mtrs back to sound wood again to eliminate the risk of future snap outs. As this work is extremely high priority can I request it on a 5 day emergency decision.

  10 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/2305/TC Withdrawn

  26 FOXES DALE, LONDON, SE3 9BQ

  The apple tree (malus domestica) in question is completely dead and needs to be removed as branches are now falling from it and there are small children laying around n the garden regularly. Can this be put on an emergency 5 day responce due to the trees condition please. The client has agreed to do plant like for like in a new location to make sure there is nothing in the soil that has caused the tree to decline so rapidly.

  3 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

  26 Jun 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.

  22 Jun 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.

  22 May 2026 Trees