20 Richmond Gardens, Harrow Weald, Harrow, HA3 6AJ Data via plota.co.uk

Pending PL/1816/26 - Works to Protected Trees
Council
Date received
27 Jul 2026
Postcode
HA3 6AJ
Type
Works to Protected Trees

Description

TPO No. 127 Wilsmere Drive (No.1) Harrow Weald T1 (G2) Oak (rear of Wilsmere House, on boundary with 20 Richmond Gardens): Remove to near ground level and treat stump. T2, T3 (G2) Oak x 2 (rear of Wilsmere House): Crown reduce overall canopy by 30% (minimum) to achieve a crown volume reduction in line with BRE IP7/06 equates to a 2.5m - 3.5m linear branch reduction Reason: The tree works are proposed to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability to 20 Richmond Gardens… Data via plota.co.uk

Harrow
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#153 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Harrow ranks #115 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Harrow is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Harrow decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
78%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #273 of 296
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #261 of 296
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #115 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #77 of 296
44%
Minor dwellings approved
133 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
38%
Change of use approved
26 decided
1,330
Total decisions
298 refused in the year to March 2026