20 The Crescent Barnes London SW13 0NN Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/2714 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Recommendation under review

Proposal

1 - MAGNOLIA: Reduce protruding branches by 1.5-2m back into the main crown line. Crown lift to 2.3m (7ft) over the pavement and cut branches overhanging the road back to the edge of the kerb. (Final height 5m, final width 6m) Reason: Has grown excessively large - tree is blocking street sign and blocking light to properties. 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.

Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
SW13 0NN
Received
5 Aug 2026
Validated
13 Aug 2026
Ward
Barnes Ward [BRN]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
16 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Edward Payne and Co Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15135256
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