Planning application
THE POINTER SCHOOL, 19 STRATHEDEN ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7TH
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Works to be carried out: T0368 - Common lime - crown raise to finished height of 5m from ground level T0370 - Common lime - crown raise to finished height of 5m from ground level Reasons for works: Prudent tree management to keep trees within current parameters
As published by the council, reference 26/1340/TC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/1340/TC
- Type
- Tree works in a Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Raise No Objection
- Received
- 30 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 1 May 2026
- Decided
- 19 May 2026
- Ward
- BLACKHEATH WESTCOMBE
- Parish
- Greenwich
- Decision by
- Delegation
- Postcode
- SE3 7TH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Apr 2026
Received by Greenwich
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1 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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19 May 2026
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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11 Aug 2026
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Down to Earth Trees Ltd Agent, registered in Chislehurst
Active · incorporated 2012 · Chislehurst
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- Application form redacted
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Greenwich granted permission on 19 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.
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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