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 15

Richm Highway Status Highways Publicly MaintainedRichmond CA - CA13 Christchurch Road East SheenRichm Takeaway Mgmt - Take Away Restriction Zones’ 400 metre buffers around prArticle 4 directionRichm Village Boundary East Sheen VillageRichmond CIL HigherRichm Susceptibe Ground Water Flood >= 25% <50%Richm Village Character Area Christ Church Road - Character Area 13 & ConservatSurface water flood risk
Christ Church Road conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Air quality management area: Richmond AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Richm Highway Status Highways Publicly MaintainedCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Richmond CA - CA13 Christchurch Road East SheenCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Richm Takeaway Mgmt - Take Away Restriction Zones’ 400 metre buffers around prCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Article 4 directionCouncil record
Some permitted development rights are withdrawn. The direction is on the council's register but not published as open data.
Council site ↗
Richm Village Boundary East Sheen VillageCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Richmond CIL HigherCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Richm Susceptibe Ground Water Flood >= 25% <50%Council record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Richm Village Character Area Christ Church Road - Character Area 13 & ConservatCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Surface water flood riskCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Also on the record
4 listed buildings within 150 m; Special area of conservation 336 m away: Richmond Park; SSSI 336 m away: Richmond Park SSSI; Inside the Richmond upon Thames built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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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
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Target decision
19 May 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
13 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
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How this decision compares

Decided in 50 days from validation, 19 days slower than Richmond upon Thames's median of 31 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 98% of tree and landscaping works here are.

98%decided within 8 weeks
98%approved
501decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Richmond upon Thames in the last twelve months, from validation. Richmond upon Thames decision record →

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Richmond upon Thames decision statistics
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