Issue

Subsidence

3 stories · 2 councils

Greenwich Council approved new homes in July 2026 despite residents raising subsidence concerns.

Greenwich Council's Local Planning Committee granted permission for six new homes in Plumstead in July 2026, despite residents raising concerns about subsidence. Residents also questioned the adequacy of ecological and flood risk surveys for the development at Vicarage Park. The committee approved the scheme following a site visit.

Separately, Barnet Council's Planning Committee debated an application in July 2025 to fell a protected oak tree at 83 Marsh Lane. This discussion was prompted by alleged subsidence damage to a neighbouring property, with an engineering report submitted to support the tree's removal.

Key facts

  1. Greenwich Council's Local Planning Committee approved six new homes in Plumstead on July 14, 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  2. Residents raised concerns about subsidence for the new homes at Vicarage Park, Plumstead. Source
  3. Barnet Council's Planning Committee debated felling an oak tree due to alleged subsidence damage on July 21, 2025. Source
  4. An engineering report supported removing the oak tree at 83 Marsh Lane. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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  3. Oak Tree Felling at Marsh Lane Sparks Subsidence Debate Barnet Council's Planning Committee has sparked debate over subsidence and tree preservation following a decision regarding an oak tree at 83 Marsh Lane. Barnet 23 July 2025