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T1 ? Field elm (yellow) Undertake a lateral crown reduction to the indicated side of the crown by approximately 3 m, reducing the lateral extent from 8 m to 5 m. The overall tree height of approximately 11 m will remain unchanged. T2 ? Holm oak (blue) Undertake a lateral crown reduction to the indicated side of the crown by approximately 2 m, reducing the lateral extent from 8 m to 6 m. The overall tree height of approximately 14 m will remain unchanged. Justification To reduce the lateral overhang from both trees above the structure situated directly beneath their canopies. The works will improve light levels and provide suitable clearance for the inspection and maintenance of the rainwater gutter serving the flat roof. All pruning cuts will be made back to suitable secondary growth points in accordance with BS3998:2010.

FORMER MOD POLICE STATION, GREENHILL, LONDON, SE18 4BQ

DecidedReference: 26/2431/TCRoyal Borough of Greenwich

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Application summary

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

Application overview

T1 ? Field elm (yellow) Undertake a lateral crown reduction to the indicated side of the crown by approximately 3 m, reducing the lateral extent from 8 m to 5 m. The overall tree height of approximately 11 m will remain unchanged. T2 ? Holm oak (blue) Undertake a lateral crown reduction to the indicated side of the crown by approximately 2 m, reducing the lateral extent from 8 m to 6 m. The overall tree height of approximately 14 m will remain unchanged. Justification To reduce the lateral overhang from both trees above the structure situated directly beneath their canopies. The works will improve light levels and provide suitable clearance for the inspection and maintenance of the rainwater gutter serving the flat roof. All pruning cuts will be made back to suitable secondary growth points in accordance with BS3998:2010.

Proposal details

Reference
26/2431/TC
Alternative references
PP-15159972
Ward
WOOLWICH COMMON
Parish
Woolwich & Thamesmead

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FORMER MOD POLICE STATION, GREENHILL, LONDON, SE18 4BQ

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UnknownTree Documents · PDF15 Sept 2026View
Screenshot 2026-08-14 125753151599720000.pngDocument17 Aug 2026View
Img1540151599720000.jpegDocument17 Aug 2026View
Application form redactedApplication Form · PDF17 Aug 2026View
UnknownTree Documents · PDF17 Aug 2026View

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