Rutherford School 1A Melville Avenue South Croydon CR2 7HZ Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
T1 Copper Beech: To crown raise on school side to 3m. To shorten laterals on neighbours side by 2.5m and raise to clear roof by 2m. T2 Copper Beech: To crown raise on school side to 3m. To shorten laterals on neighbours side by 2.5m and raise to clear roof by 2m. To shorten and raise the encroaching branches overhanging the neighbours bungalow to allow clearance from the roof - see photos provided. (TPO 32, 1990) Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 28 Sept 2026, from Croydon's recent tree and landscaping works.
Documents 13
Plans & drawings 12
Site constraints 3
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Decision outlook
Day 13 of the 56-day target. Croydon usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 27.
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Public comments
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Last counted 8 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15180461
- Statutory expiry
- 27 Oct 2026
Historical activity at this location
16 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
Nearby activity
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