8 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7BD

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 23/0382/TC Granted

  8 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7BD

  T1 Portuguese Laurel Rear RHB: Crown Reduction - To reduce the overall height and radial spread of the canopy by up to 1 metre to create a more cylindrical shape.

  Decided 3 Mar 2023 Trees

1. 10 Sep 2026

   Received by Greenwich

2. 11 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 22 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Awaiting decision

   Previously Registered.

4. 21 Oct 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Awaiting decision.

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• 18 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7BD

  26/2752/L Submitted 21 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~16 Nov

  Replacement of three single-glazed timber sashes. Retention and repair of thirteen timber sashes....

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 20 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7BD

  26/2918/TC Submitted 9 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~4 Dec

  Statement of work T1 ? Cedar - Front garden: Crown Reduction - To reduce the height and radial sp...

  Awaiting decision Trees

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

  23/0382/TC Submitted 3 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  T1 Portuguese Laurel Rear RHB: Crown Reduction - To reduce the overall height and radial spread of the canopy by up to 1 metre to create a more cylindrical shape.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 28 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7BD

  25/3515/TC Submitted 22 Oct 2025 50 yards 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

• 28 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7BD

  26/1009/TP Submitted 27 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Front Garden -T1 - Lime tree growing in the front garden along the boundary wall on the left hand side To repollard, back to previous pollarding points. Current height = 40m, Reducing = 15m, Finished height = 25m, Spread at present = 15m wide To remove epicormic and basal growth T2 - Lime tree growing in the front garden along the boundary wall on the right hand side To repollard, back to previous pollarding points To remove epicormic and basal growth Current height = 35m, Reducing = 10m, Finished height = 25m Spread at present = 10m wide, Finished spread = 0m (back to previous pollarding points)

  Granted Trees 4 docs
  Small domestic

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

  26/0815/TC Submitted 13 Mar 2026 50 yards 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