3, Spencer Gardens, London, SW14 7AH Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/2621 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Cherry in back garden- currently stands at 5m tall to ve reduced by 1m and 1m in circumference leaving total spread of tree no more than 4m Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Jul 2026
Validated
29 Jul 2026
Approved
17 Aug 2026

Approved on 17 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 20 Aug 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
SW14 7AH
Received
23 Jul 2026
Validated
29 Jul 2026
Ward
East Sheen Ward [EST]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Sept 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
17 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Danny Vibe
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 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