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PA26/2720 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Recommendation under review

Proposal

T1. Silver Birch(Betula Pendula) Rear/North Boundary: Reduce lateral spread to clear the neighbour's property by 2m, or to the fence line. The tree's current height is 9m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 9m, and the crown spread is 4m T2. Swedish Whitebeam Rear/North Boundary: Reduce lateral spread to clear the neighbour's property by 2m, or to the fence line. The tree's current height is 6m, and its crown spread is 3m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 6m, and the crown spread is 3m T3. Holm Oak Rear/North Boundary: Trim to previous form. (0.5m-1m) The tree's current height is 5m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 4m, and the crown spread is 3m T4. Holly Tree Rear/Northwest Corner: Trim to previous form. (0.5-1m) The tree's current height is 5m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 4m, and the crown spread is 3m T5. Holly Tree Front/South Boundary: Trim to previous form. (0.5m-1m) The tree's current height is 5m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 4m, and the crown spread is 3m T6. Robinia 'Frisia' Rear/Northwest Corner: Reduce lateral spread on the north flank only by 2m. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. The tree's current height is 9m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 9m, and the crown spread is 4m T8. Purple leaf Plum x 2 Rear/West Corner: Reduce new growth to the previous reduction points (1m), retaining good growth furnishings for crown development. The tree's current height is 5m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 4m, and the crown spread is 3m G11. Lime x 4 Rear Garden: Reduce new growth to previous reduction points (2.5-3m), retaining good growth furnishings to support crown development. Retain selected lateral low growth to maintain good seclusion. If required, thin the branch structure to help create an even balance. Remove dead branches over 2.5cm in diameter. Inspect the crown for adversities and advise if necessary. The tree's current height is 16m, and its crown spread is 4.5m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 13m, and the crown spread is 3m T12. Holly Tree Front Garden: Trim to the previous column form. (0.5m-1m) The tree's current height is 5m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 3m, and the crown spread is 2.5m… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 Aug 2026
Validated
13 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

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Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
SW14 8LE
Received
5 Aug 2026
Validated
13 Aug 2026
Ward
East Sheen Ward [EST]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
16 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
The Tree Agency

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15136085
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