Torkington House Creswick Road Acton Ealing W3 9HF Data via plota.co.uk

263461PTT - Works to a tree with a TPO Pending Consideration

Proposal

T1-Holly(ilex aquifolia) -reduce crown by 1m (25%) to suitable growth points -prune lateral side to see-shape to rounded 'umbrella' form T3-Hazel(Corylus)-self-set, multi-stems, growing too close to fence -fell to ground level T4-Cherry(Prunus)-newly planted -reduce all 'leggy' stems by up to 1m to formative prune to shape and tidy T5-Cherry(Prunus)-newly planted -light reduction by up to 1m to formative prune to shape and tidy T6-Norway Maple(Acer platanoides) -reduce crown by 2m(30%) to suitable growth points -reduce lateral branches to shape, balance and tidy -lift where necessary to allow greater clearance over paved area T7-Cotoneaster(C.frigidus) -reduce long looping branches back to main canopy line -reduce and thin remaining crown to shape and tidy T8-Cherry(Prunus) -reduce crown by 1.5m(25%) to suitable growth points -reduce inbound lateral branches by 1.3m to shape, balance and tidy T9-Tall Holly(Ilex aquifolia) -reduce crown height by 2m(30%) to suitable growth points -trim all side branch growth by 0.75m -crown lift by 1m by removing all lower branches back to main trunk to reduce shading in shrubbery area T10-Large English Oak(Quercus robur) -reduce crown by 3m(25%) to suitable growth points -reduce inbound lowest hanging branches by up to 3m to allow more light onto patio area G1-5x Sycamore(Acer pseudoplatanus)-creates single crown -reduce ALL crown by 4m(30%) to suitable growth points -reduce all lateral branch lengths to match(3m) ensuring cut back hard over highway T11-White Poplar(popular alba)-although tree appears in good health with full leaf coverage, observed large historic cavity at trunk base caused by heartwood decay; cambium wood around trunk periphery appear 70% intact; RS to investigate further requesting arb consultant carry out extent of decay using micro-drilling techniques and resulting report RECOMMENDED WORK FOR NOW -reduce crown to previous pollard points(7m regrowth) carry out full aerial health inspection to check f Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
16 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 11 Nov 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 7 Oct 2026 and 15 Oct 2026, from Ealing's recent tree and landscaping works.

Site constraints 3

Archaeological priority area
An assessment or field evaluation may be asked for before ground works.
The council or Historic England considers archaeology likely here. A desk-based assessment, and sometimes trial trenching, can be asked for with the application.
Air quality management area: Ealing 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 ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Ealing built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

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Important details

Council
Ealing
Application type
Works to a tree with a TPO
Postcode
W3 9HF
Received
16 Sept 2026
Validated
16 Sept 2026
Ward
North Acton
Case officer
Show
Target decision
11 Nov 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Red Squirrel Tree Surgery
Freehold owner
Show

Decision outlook

Day 19 of the 56-day target. Ealing usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 24.

Day 1937 days to the 56-day target
98%decided within 8 weeks
98%approved
315decided in the last year

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

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 30 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15229943
Statutory expiry
11 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No
Ealing
Planning Authority Score
1.5/10
Poor
#281 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Ealing is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #264 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 61% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Ealing decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #220 of 296
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #218 of 296
41%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #264 of 296
61%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #272 of 296
74%
Minor dwellings approved
302 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
54%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,973
Total decisions
306 refused in the year to March 2026

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Freehold owner: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.