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5-8 AND BLOCK AT, 9-20 WYCHERLEY CLOSE, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7QH

Granted Greenwich 26/0516/TP Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Sycamore tree - Current height: approx. 11-14m. Current lateral spread: approx. 3.5-5.5m. Proposed reduction: 1.5-2m in height and 1-1.5m in lateral spread (back to previous pollard points) Finished height: approx. 10-12m Finished lateral spread: approx. 2-4m. Two lime trees - Current height: approx. 12-14m Current lateral spread: approx. 4m Proposed reduction: 2-2.5m in height and 2m in lateral spread (back to previous pollard points) Finished height: approx. 10-12m Finished lateral spread: reduced proportionately and to a balanced crown shape T1 on sketch plan: Individual lime tree (to the side of the flats) Current height: approx. 11.5?12m Current lateral spread: approx. 11.5?12m Proposed reduction: 1.5?2m in height and lateral spread (back to previous pollard points) Finished height: approx. 10m Finished lateral spread: reduced proportionately and to a balanced crown shape

As published by the council, reference 26/0516/TP

Application record

Reference
26/0516/TP
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approve
Received
18 Feb 2026
Validated
23 Feb 2026
Decided
15 Apr 2026
Ward
BLACKHEATH WESTCOMBE
Parish
Greenwich
Decision by
Delegation
Postcode
SE3 7QH

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 18 Feb 2026

    Received by Greenwich

  2. 23 Feb 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 15 Apr 2026

    Decision issued: Approve

  4. 11 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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What this grant of permission means

Greenwich granted permission on 15 April 2026, 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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