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56 RIEFIELD ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 2QB

Granted Greenwich 24/2348/TP Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

single limb growing from the lower part of the canopy of an English Oak (Quercus robur) which is located in the garden of number 56 Riefield rd. Labelled 'tree 1' The limb overhangs the adjacent garden of number 58. The limb has previously been reduced to a lateral growth point, with the pruning wound showing minimal signs of occlusion. The remaining growth protrudes from beneath the canopy, suggesting phototropism. This means that a sizeable amount of load is being applied to a potential point of failure. The proposed works are limited to the reduction of this limb by no more than three metres in order to reduce the weight and loading, by bringing it back in line with the general spread of the canopy. All cuts would be to suitable growth points in accordance with BS3998.

As published by the council, reference 24/2348/TP

Application record

Reference
24/2348/TP
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approve
Received
2 Sep 2024
Validated
2 Sep 2024
Decided
1 Oct 2024
Ward
ELTHAM TOWN & AVERY HILL
Parish
Eltham & Kidbrooke
Decision by
Delegation
Postcode
SE9 2QB

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Sep 2024

    Received by Greenwich

  2. 1 Oct 2024

    Decision issued: Approve

  3. 3 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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What this grant of permission means

Greenwich granted permission on 1 October 2024, 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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