20 Richmond Gardens, Harrow Weald, Harrow, HA3 6AJ

Pending PL/3130/25 - Works to Protected Trees
Council
Date received
29 May 2026
Postcode
HA3 6AJ
Type
Works to Protected Trees

Description

TPO No. 127 Wilsmere Drive (No.1) Harrow Weald T1 (G2) Oak (rear of Wilsmere House, on boundary with 20 Richmond Gardens): Remove to near ground level and treat stump. Reason: Subject tree is, on the balance of probabilities, considered the most likely contributory factor in foundation movement and clay shrinkage-related damage at 20 Richmond Gardens.

Harrow
Planning Authority Score
5.4/10
Average
#125 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Harrow is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #88 out of 292. Harrow is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
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Harrow decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
78%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #270 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #255 of 292
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #88 of 292
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #60 of 292
49%
Minor dwellings approved
136 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
54%
Change of use approved
24 decided
1,316
Total decisions
287 refused in 2025