1 Bute Gardens, Sudbrook Lane, Ham Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/2368 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

G422-4x Lawson cypress, 1x Buddleja, 1x Yew Fell - Ground level. Fell 2x dead trees. Reduce crown by - Specified extent. Reduce height to 4 metres and reshape as hedge. Face off up to 3 metres over parking area. See report Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
6 Jul 2026
Approved
27 Jul 2026

Approved on 27 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 29 Jul 2026

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