65 Elm Bank Gardens Barnes London SW13 0NX Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/1988 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Field maple (Acer campestre) street tree located on the pavement outside the front of the property (65 Elm Bank Gardens), with some lower lateral branches overhanging the privately-owned front garden of the property. Proposed works: Lightly prune selected lower lateral branches of the field maple overhanging the front garden back to suitable natural junctions/growth points, no further than the property boundary, to reduce overhang, shading and rain shadowing. No height reduction, topping, pollarding, crown reduction, major limb removal or main stem works proposed. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
8 Jun 2026
Approved
24 Jul 2026

Approved on 24 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 24 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
SW13 0NX
Received
8 Jun 2026
Validated
8 Jun 2026
Ward
Mortlake & Barnes Common Ward [MRB]
Case officer
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Target decision
20 Jul 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
24 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14964986
Richmond upon Thames
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#182 of 296 councils
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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