56 Gerard Road Barnes Richmond Upon Thames SW13 9QQ Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/0832 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 Neighbour Lime tree: Reduce the lateral spread by 2m back to boundary Finished height to remain the same, Finished width only to be reduced on one aspect from 7m to 5m Routine maintenance: tree has not been pruned for a number of years Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Mar 2026
Approved
24 Apr 2026

Approved on 24 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
SW13 9QQ
Received
10 Mar 2026
Validated
10 Mar 2026
Ward
Barnes Ward [BRN]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
5 May 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
24 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
GraftinGardeners Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14766762
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