134 Castelnau Barnes London SW13 9ET Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/2108 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Large Laurel tree in back garden (no other trees in garden). Tree has become over grown and very heavy and the weight is putting strain on the tree trunk and jeopardising the stability and health of the tree. It needs a crown reduction , especially at the sides and bottom of the tree. Expected crown reduction will be approximately 30%, approximately 1.5 metres of pruning on the height and spread of the tree all around. Tree surgeon to carry out the work is Les West. Our neighbours at 136 where the tree part overhangs are fully supportive and collaborating on the reduction. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Jun 2026
Approved
17 Jul 2026

Approved on 17 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 17 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
SW13 9ET
Received
16 Jun 2026
Validated
16 Jun 2026
Ward
Barnes Ward [BRN]
Case officer
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Target decision
28 Jul 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
17 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15016006
Richmond upon Thames
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#182 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Richmond upon Thames ranks #130 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Richmond upon Thames is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
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Richmond upon Thames decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #257 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #268 of 296
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #130 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #104 of 296
68%
Minor dwellings approved
181 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
47%
Change of use approved
17 decided
1,888
Total decisions
358 refused in the year to March 2026