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42 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RA

Granted Greenwich 22/3233/TC Tree works in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Rear Garden - London Plane (T1) - crown reduce Reduce height by 3m from 12m to 9m. Reduce lateral spread by 3m from 10m to 7m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for both owner and neighboring properties. Tree has been reduced previously so work is part of an ongoing maintenance cycle. The pruning will not go beyond any previous points and sufficient time has elapsed to allow canopy regrowth.

As published by the council, reference 22/3233/TC

Application record

Reference
22/3233/TC
Type
Tree works in a Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Raise No Objection
Received
26 Sep 2022
Validated
27 Sep 2022
Decided
20 Oct 2022
Ward
BLACKHEATH WESTCOMBE
Parish
Greenwich
Decision by
Delegation
Postcode
SE3 7RA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Greenwich register

This site has had 6 applications since 2012: 6 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/0868/TC Granted

    42 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RA

    London Plane (T1) - crown reduce Reduce height by 5m from 14m to 9m. Reduce lateral spread by 5m from 10m to 5m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for both owner and neighboring properties. The tree has been pollarded previously so work is part of an ongoing maintenance cycle. The pruning will not go beyond any previous points and sufficient time has elapsed to allow canopy regrowth. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. Walnut (T2) - crown reduce Reduce height by 2m from 9m to 7m and lateral spread by 2m from 9m to 7m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form as the tree is on a cyclical pruning programme and improve light conditions. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. Olive (T3) - crown reduce Reduce height by 2m from 9m to 7m and lateral spread by 2m from 9m to 7m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form as the tree is on a cyclical pruning programme and improve light conditions. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. Apple (T4) - crown reduce Reduce height by 2m from 9m to 7m and lateral spread by 2m from 9m to 7m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form as the tree is on a cyclical pruning programme and improve light conditions. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above.

    Decided 30 Apr 2026 Trees
  • 25/0915/HD Granted

    42 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RA

    Construction of a single storey rear extension, boundary treatment works, installation of new rear roof dormer extensions, rear rooflights and associated landscaping and external works.

    Decided 2 Jun 2025 Householder
  • 23/3628/TC Granted

    42 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RA

    London plane (T1) - crown reduce Tree of approximately 15m in height. Reduce height by 3m from 15m to 12m Reduce lateral spread by 3m from 10m to 7m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and rebalance whilst maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above, and has been reduced previously. Walnut (T2) - crown reduce Tree of approximately 10m in height. Reduce height by 2m from 10m to 8m Reduce lateral spread by 2m from 9m to 7m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and rebalance whilst maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. Apple (T3) - crown reduce Tree of approximately 7m in height. Reduce height by 2m from 7m to 5m Reduce lateral spread by 2m from 7m to 5m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and rebalance whilst maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above, and has been reduced previously.

    Decided 24 Nov 2023 Trees
  • 16/3459/TC Granted

    42 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RA

    London Plane (T1) - pollard to previous points. This work is carried out every 3 years as a course of routine maintenance due to proximity to neighbouring buildings.

    Decided 13 Jan 2017 Trees
  • 12/2947/TC Granted

    42 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RA

    Reduce back to previous pollard points - London Plane tree

    Decided 2 Jan 2013 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 26 Sep 2022

    Received by Greenwich

  2. 27 Sep 2022

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 20 Oct 2022

    Decision issued: Raise No Objection

  4. 21 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Amber Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in London

Active · incorporated 2007 · London

208 applications on PlanIndex · across 6 councils · 100% granted

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Documents

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7 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Greenwich granted permission on 20 October 2022, 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.

About tree works applications

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.

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  • 42 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RA

    25/0915/HD Submitted 21 Mar 2025 50 yards away

    Construction of a single storey rear extension, boundary treatment works, installation of new rear roof dormer extensions, rear rooflights and associated landscaping and external works.

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 18 docs
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  • 44 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RA

    25/0913/HD Submitted 21 Mar 2025 50 yards away

    Construction of a new single storey rear extension, boundary treatment alterations, associated landscaping proposals and external works.

    Granted Householder Extension 15 docs
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  • 44 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RA

    10/1555/NM Submitted 14 Jun 2010 50 yards away

    Relocation of rooflights and removal of rear door as non-material amendment to planning permission dated 27/04/2010 (Ref:10/0344/F).

    Granted Amendments Loft or dormer 2 docs

  • 44 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RA

    10/0344/F Submitted 15 Feb 2010 50 yards away

    Demolition of existing single storey garage and outbuilding and construction of single storey side extension (Resubmission).

    Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 14 docs
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  • 40 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RA

    26/1166/TC Submitted 14 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    (T3) Plum Crown lift to approx 3.5m to raise the canopy over the footpath. Prune back overhang from the road side by approx 1.5-2m - routine maintenance. Height 5.0m Crown height from 2.0m to 3.5m Crown spread from 5.0m to 3.5m

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • 44 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RA

    09/2693/F Submitted 16 Dec 2009 50 yards away

    Construction of a single storey side extension.

    Withdrawn Full applications Extension 13 docs
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    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
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    Received 26 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Trees
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    Received 22 May, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Trees
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    Received 19 May, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Trees