28 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7BD

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 25/3515/TC Decided

  28 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7BD

  T1 Lime: Fell Justification for Tree Removal - retention is not viable on structural and safety grounds of boundary wall - wall in question is of modest height, it performs a retaining function supporting the difference in levels between the property and the adjacent public footway. The tree's radial root expansion has exerted sustained lateral pressure on the masonry, resulting in visible bowing of the wall and measurable displacement beyond the original footprint. The wall now encroaches onto the public highway. The pattern of deformation, including horizontal shear fissures and outward lean, is characteristic of radial root thickening rather than settlement or workmanship defects. A bridging or load-bearing root-protection solution has been considered but is technically unfeasible. The wall's shallow foundation depth and limited structural capacity cannot support a cantilevered system without full reconstruction - rooting environment is also severely constrained by the wall and adjoining hard surfacing, leading to dominant surface rooting and localised pavement heave. Continued radial growth will further destabilise the wall and create an ongoing hazard to pedestrians, proximity to the pavement and visible distortion present a foreseeable risk of collapse onto the public footway. This risk engages the duty of care under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 and the potential for enforcement under Section 154 of the Highways Act 1980, should the highway authority consider the wall to be in a dangerous condition. Given these factors, engineering retention measures are neither proportionate nor practical. Removal of the existing tree represents the only safe and sustainable option. The owner proposes to plant a semi-mature replacement specimen of appropriate species within a root-contained system to prevent future structural conflict, ensuring continuity of canopy cover in accordance with BS 3998: 2010 ? Recommendations for Tree Work and BS 8545: 2014 - Establishment of Young Trees.

  Decided 2 Dec 2025 Trees

1. 27 Mar 2026

   Received by Greenwich

2. 9 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 May 2026

   Decision issued: Approve

4. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Greenwich granted permission on 13 May 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.

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• 28 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7BD

  25/3515/TC Submitted 22 Oct 2025 0m away

  T1 Lime: Fell Justification for Tree Removal - retention is not viable on structural and safety grounds of boundary wall - wall in question is of modest height, it performs a retaining function supporting the difference in levels between the property and the adjacent public footway. The tree's radial root expansion has exerted sustained lateral pressure on the masonry, resulting in visible bowing of the wall and measurable displacement beyond the original footprint. The wall now encroaches onto the public highway. The pattern of deformation, including horizontal shear fissures and outward lean, is characteristic of radial root thickening rather than settlement or workmanship defects. A bridging or load-bearing root-protection solution has been considered but is technically unfeasible. The wall's shallow foundation depth and limited structural capacity cannot support a cantilevered system without full reconstruction - rooting environment is also severely constrained by the wall and adjoining hard surfacing, leading to dominant surface rooting and localised pavement heave. Continued radial growth will further destabilise the wall and create an ongoing hazard to pedestrians, proximity to the pavement and visible distortion present a foreseeable risk of collapse onto the public footway. This risk engages the duty of care under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 and the potential for enforcement under Section 154 of the Highways Act 1980, should the highway authority consider the wall to be in a dangerous condition. Given these factors, engineering retention measures are neither proportionate nor practical. Removal of the existing tree represents the only safe and sustainable option. The owner proposes to plant a semi-mature replacement specimen of appropriate species within a root-contained system to prevent future structural conflict, ensuring continuity of canopy cover in accordance with BS 3998: 2010 ? Recommendations for Tree Work and BS 8545: 2014 - Establishment of Young Trees.

  Decided Trees 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7BD

  26/0815/TC Submitted 13 Mar 2026 0m away

  Statement of work: G1 Olive, Rose, Fig - Rear LHB: To reduce the overall canopy by approximately 50% and shape accordingly, to include shaping the rose and Fig tree. T4 Pear - Rear RHB: Crown Reduction - To reduce the height and radial spread of the canopy by up to 1.5 metres maintaining a natural shape. Remove major deadwood and climber back to fence height. T5 Hawthorn, Rose - Towards rear boundary: Crown Reduction - To reduce the height and radial spread of the canopy by up to 1.5 metres maintaining a natural shape, reduce rose accordingly. Remove major deadwood. T9 Laburnum - Front LHB: Crown Reduction - To reduce the height and radial spread of the canopy by up to 1.5 metres maintaining a natural shape. Remove major deadwood. T10 Amelanchier - Front LHB: Crown Reduction - To reduce the overall height and radial spread of the canopy by up to 1.5 metres maintaining a natural shape. Remove major deadwood. Reason for work ? General maintenance.

  Granted Trees 10 docs
  Small domestic

• FLAT 4, 2 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7BD

  26/0819/TC Submitted 13 Mar 2026 0m away

  Statement of work: H1 Leyland Cypress - Rear RHB neighbouring hedge: To cut back lateral branches overhanging garden (please see annotated photo) and trim back garden side face as hard as possible while retaining growth. T3 Apple - Rear LHB: Crown Reduction - To reduce overall canopy by up to 1 metre and shape accordingly. T4 Holly Rear LHB: To trim canopy back into a tight compact shape.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 36 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7BD

  26/1449/TC Submitted 12 May 2026 0m away

  T1 Lime: Reduce the height and width by 2-3m from all aspects Reason: Routine maintenance to maintain at property dimensions and improve stability of tree.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 45D SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7HS

  24/2814/TC Submitted 13 Aug 2024 68m away

  T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 & T6 ? Crown reduction 6 x Sycamore Trees back to previous reduction points approx 3m. T7 - Height reduction Holm Oak Tree (Quercus Ilex) by 50% Shape accordingly T8 - Height reduction Bay Tree (Laurus nobilis) on rear boundary by 25%. T9 - Crown reduction Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) away from public high way by approx 3m (30-40%) Removal of stems pushing on boundary wall T10 - Crown reduction Lime Tree (Tilia) by 20 ? 30% Removal accelerated growth at base of tree T11 ? Removal of Holly Tree (Ilex) back to stump

  Granted Trees 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 37 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7HS

  26/0328/L Submitted 2 Feb 2026 68m away

  Replacement and refurbishment works to internal doors, to support educational use (Class F1).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

• 26/2365/TP Withdrawn

  WHITEHOUSE, 34B FOYLE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7RH

  The very large white popular (Populus alba) has a large limb growing over the property roof. The end of the limb has a large rot pocket it and the rotten centre has fallen out nearly hitting the residents child playing under the tree. There is still a lot of growth and weight on the end of the limb and there is a very strong fear the limb may fail either damaging the property or hitting the residents child playing of family in the driveway. I strongly suggest the limb is reduced by around 2mtrs back to sound wood again to eliminate the risk of future snap outs. As this work is extremely high priority can I request it on a 5 day emergency decision.

  10 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/2305/TC Withdrawn

  26 FOXES DALE, LONDON, SE3 9BQ

  The apple tree (malus domestica) in question is completely dead and needs to be removed as branches are now falling from it and there are small children laying around n the garden regularly. Can this be put on an emergency 5 day responce due to the trees condition please. The client has agreed to do plant like for like in a new location to make sure there is nothing in the soil that has caused the tree to decline so rapidly.

  3 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/1896/TC Withdrawn

  2 MORDEN ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 0AA

  Severely trim a dead cherry blossom tree in my back garden urgently because branches are falling and could injure someone

  26 Jun 2026 Trees
• 26/1836/TC Withdrawn

  2 WYTHFIELD ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5TG

  T1 Dead Silver Birch - fell to ground level ready for stump grinding.

  22 Jun 2026 Trees
• 26/1552/TC Granted

  81 MAZE HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8XQ

  Fell Olive tree in raised front garden very close to the side wall of the garage. A structural surveyor noted that the root system of the tree is pushing against this wall, and has caused cracks to appear, and indicated that the removal of this tree is necessary to preserve the wall from further damage.

  22 May 2026 Trees