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side of Flamsteed House, Fell to Ground level and Grind stumps. Low value trees and low retention category (C1) G1 - {Ilex aquifolium (Holly),Taxus baccata (Yew),Robinia pseudoacacia (Locust Tree),Sambucus nigra (Elder),Ulmus procera (English Elm),Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore),Acer platanoides (Norway Maple),Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn)} *Replacement planting below the west facing courtyard PLANTING PALETTE A selection of medium sized shrubs are proposed to replace the removed fig planting. There mature height will not exceed the balcony level to en- sure the newly created views across the parkland can be maintained over their lifetime. The mix is made up of native species that will sit inconspicu- ously amongst the surrounding parkland planting whilst also contributing to biodiversity. Berries and blossom will provide a food source for wildlife. The shrub layer will be underplanted with native spring bulbs to provide colour and interest in the early months before the shrubs have come into leaf. They will also provide insects with valuable early nectar. Shrubs Rubus ideaus, Wild raspberry Cornus sanguinea, Common dogwood Euonymus europeaus, Spindle tree Lonicera periclymenum, Honeysuckle Viburnum opulus, Guelder rose Ruscus aculieatus Bulbs Galanthus nivalis, snowdrop Hycinthoides non scripta, bluebell Anemone nemerosa, wood anemone Ranunculas fi caria, Lesser celendine Narcissus psuedonarcissus, wild daffodil

FLAMSTEED HOUSE, ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 8XJ

DecidedReference: 26/2414/TCRoyal Borough of Greenwich

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Application type
Tree works in a Conservation Area
Received
13 Aug 2026
Validated
17 Aug 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Royal Borough of Greenwich

Application overview

side of Flamsteed House, Fell to Ground level and Grind stumps. Low value trees and low retention category (C1) G1 - {Ilex aquifolium (Holly),Taxus baccata (Yew),Robinia pseudoacacia (Locust Tree),Sambucus nigra (Elder),Ulmus procera (English Elm),Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore),Acer platanoides (Norway Maple),Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn)} *Replacement planting below the west facing courtyard PLANTING PALETTE A selection of medium sized shrubs are proposed to replace the removed fig planting. There mature height will not exceed the balcony level to en- sure the newly created views across the parkland can be maintained over their lifetime. The mix is made up of native species that will sit inconspicu- ously amongst the surrounding parkland planting whilst also contributing to biodiversity. Berries and blossom will provide a food source for wildlife. The shrub layer will be underplanted with native spring bulbs to provide colour and interest in the early months before the shrubs have come into leaf. They will also provide insects with valuable early nectar. Shrubs Rubus ideaus, Wild raspberry Cornus sanguinea, Common dogwood Euonymus europeaus, Spindle tree Lonicera periclymenum, Honeysuckle Viburnum opulus, Guelder rose Ruscus aculieatus Bulbs Galanthus nivalis, snowdrop Hycinthoides non scripta, bluebell Anemone nemerosa, wood anemone Ranunculas fi caria, Lesser celendine Narcissus psuedonarcissus, wild daffodil

Proposal details

Reference
26/2414/TC
Alternative references
PP-15156165
Ward
GREENWICH PARK
Parish
Greenwich
Agent
Glendale Countryside Ltd

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FLAMSTEED HOUSE, ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 8XJ

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UnknownTree Documents · PDF15 Sept 2026View
22-1434-report-d151561650000.pdfDocument · PDF14 Aug 2026View
Application form redactedApplication Form · PDF14 Aug 2026View
22-1434-tcp-b151561650000.pdfDocument · PDF14 Aug 2026View

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