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24/2348/TP

56 RIEFIELD ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 2QB

Granted Greenwich Tree Preservation Order

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

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

What a grant of permission means

The process from here

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

About trees applications

How this application type works

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

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