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London Plane (T1) - crown reduce Reduce height by 5m from 14m to 9m. Reduce lateral spread by 5m from 10m to 5m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for both owner and neighboring properties. The tree has been pollarded previously so work is part of an ongoing maintenance cycle. The pruning will not go beyond any previous points and sufficient time has elapsed to allow canopy regrowth. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. Walnut (T2) - crown reduce Reduce height by 2m from 9m to 7m and lateral spread by 2m from 9m to 7m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form as the tree is on a cyclical pruning programme and improve light conditions. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. Olive (T3) - crown reduce Reduce height by 2m from 9m to 7m and lateral spread by 2m from 9m to 7m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form as the tree is on a cyclical pruning programme and improve light conditions. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. Apple (T4) - crown reduce Reduce height by 2m from 9m to 7m and lateral spread by 2m from 9m to 7m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form as the tree is on a cyclical pruning programme and improve light conditions. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above.

42 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RA

DecidedReference: 26/0868/TCRoyal Borough of Greenwich

Application location

42 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RA

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Tree works in a Conservation Area
Received
17 Mar 2026
Validated
19 Mar 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Royal Borough of Greenwich

Application overview

London Plane (T1) - crown reduce Reduce height by 5m from 14m to 9m. Reduce lateral spread by 5m from 10m to 5m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for both owner and neighboring properties. The tree has been pollarded previously so work is part of an ongoing maintenance cycle. The pruning will not go beyond any previous points and sufficient time has elapsed to allow canopy regrowth. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. Walnut (T2) - crown reduce Reduce height by 2m from 9m to 7m and lateral spread by 2m from 9m to 7m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form as the tree is on a cyclical pruning programme and improve light conditions. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. Olive (T3) - crown reduce Reduce height by 2m from 9m to 7m and lateral spread by 2m from 9m to 7m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form as the tree is on a cyclical pruning programme and improve light conditions. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. Apple (T4) - crown reduce Reduce height by 2m from 9m to 7m and lateral spread by 2m from 9m to 7m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form as the tree is on a cyclical pruning programme and improve light conditions. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above.

Proposal details

Reference
26/0868/TC
Alternative references
PP-14788859
Ward
BLACKHEATH WESTCOMBE
Parish
Greenwich
Agent
Amber Tree Care

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UnknownTree Documents · PDF30 Apr 2026View
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