65, Christchurch Road, London, SW14 7AN Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/1031 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1-Eucalyptus (rear garden) - Reduce overall canopy by approximately 2-3m back to appropriate growth points following BS3998 standards. The reduction over neighbouring gardens should be as hard as possible whilst still to appropriate growth points. The tops and sides on James' sides should be to create a managed and aesthetically pleasing shape which still keeps the tree looking natural. Lowest large limb on the right side of the tree to have the lowest two side branches removed to allow more light into the garden. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Mar 2026
Approved
13 May 2026

Approved on 13 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Site constraints 9

Heritage

Article 4 direction

Environment & risk

Richm Susceptibe Ground Water Flood >= 25% <50%Surface water flood risk

Planning designations

Richm Highway Status Highways Publicly MaintainedRichm Takeaway Mgmt - Take Away Restriction Zones’ 400 metre buffers around prRichm Village Boundary East Sheen VillageRichm Village Character Area Christ Church Road - Character Area 13 & ConservatRichmond CA - CA13 Christchurch Road East SheenRichmond CIL Higher

Constraints recorded by the council for this site. Documents on the council site ↗

Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
SW14 7AN
Received
24 Mar 2026
Validated
24 Mar 2026
Ward
East Sheen Ward [EST]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
19 May 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
13 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
TreeLab Services

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14805325
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