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21 BENNETT PARK, LONDON, SE3 9RA

Granted Greenwich 26/0859/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

Works to be completed: T1 - Cherry - rear right boundary -Reduce in height by 2m from 8m and to 6m -Reduce Southern face by 2m from 6m to 4m -Reduce Northern face by 2m from 6m to 4m -Reduce Eastern face 2m from 5m to 3m -Reduce Western face by 2m from 5m to 3m G1 - Buddleia/Apple/Shrub- rear right boundary (along side wall) -Fell to ground level S2 - Shrub - adjacent to T1 -Fell to ground level Reasons for works: To allow more light to the clients garden/property whilst being sympathetic to the overall amenity value of the surrounding tree stock present and x3 shrubs/trees pushing against causing wall to fall down

As published by the council, reference 26/0859/TC

Application record

Reference
26/0859/TC
Type
Tree works in a Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Raise No Objection
Received
17 Mar 2026
Validated
17 Mar 2026
Decided
15 Apr 2026
Ward
BLACKHEATH WESTCOMBE
Parish
Greenwich
Decision by
Delegation
Postcode
SE3 9RA

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Mar 2026

    Received by Greenwich

  2. 15 Apr 2026

    Decision issued: Raise No Objection

  3. 11 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Down to Earth Trees Ltd Agent, registered in Chislehurst

Active · incorporated 2012 · Chislehurst

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Documents

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8 documents on file for this application

  • Decision notice Decision Notice · 15 Apr 2026
  • 21 bennett park rf25079 (1)147871640000.docx Document · 17 Mar 2026
  • Photo (3)147871640000.jpg Document · 17 Mar 2026
  • Photo (4)147871640000.jpg Document · 17 Mar 2026
  • Photo147871640000.jpg Document · 17 Mar 2026
  • Photo (1)147871640000.jpg Document · 17 Mar 2026
  • Photo (2)147871640000.jpg Document · 17 Mar 2026
  • Application form redacted Application Form · 17 Mar 2026

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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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