Upper Flat 197 Church Road Upper Norwood London SE19 2PS Data via plota.co.uk

26/01735/CAT - Works to Trees in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

1 x Hedge located at the main access entrance consisting of Yew, Dogwood and Holly to prune off of the drive. 3 x Lime to crown lift to approximately 4 meters measured from ground level. 2 x Lime to crown lift over the garden of 197 to approximately 4 meters measured from ground level. A Group of Laurel to prune off of the garden and to reduce in height to approximately 4 meters. 1 x Plum tree Fell… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Jun 2026
Approved
14 Jul 2026

Approved on 14 Jul 2026 · Delegated Business Meeting · Last checked 17 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Croydon
Application type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Postcode
SE19 2PS
Received
16 Jun 2026
Validated
16 Jun 2026
Ward
Crystal Palace And Upper Norwood
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 Jul 2026
Decision
No objection (tree works in Con Areas)
Decision date
14 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Business Meeting
Applicant
Show
Agent
Bennu Services Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15014021
Croydon
Planning Authority Score
3.6/10
Below average
#215 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Croydon ranks #159 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Croydon decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #286 of 296
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #230 of 296
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #159 of 296
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #177 of 296
45%
Minor dwellings approved
238 decided (1-9 homes)
58%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
53%
Change of use approved
53 decided
1,590
Total decisions
403 refused in the year to March 2026