Planning application
Porters Lodge, Rivermead Court Ranelagh Gardens, London, SW6 3RT
Works: Trees
Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight. A revised scheme can be submitted at any time.
Proposal
Fell to ground level of a Weeping Willow tree (T9), subject to Tree Preservation Order TPO/5/2/68, due to significant area of decay on main stem at 1m above ground level extending 2m to crown break, white rot fungi present on stem attributing to structural decay; grinding out of stump to allow for replanting. (Tree labelled as T11 on attached plan). Pruning of a Purple Plum tree (Prunus) (T2), subject to Tree Preservation Order TPO/5/2/68, by reduction in canopy by 30%, by 3m in height and 2m in lateral spread to previous points, and removal of north limb to main union. (Tree labelled as T4 on attached plan)
As published by the council, reference 2026/00055/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/00055/TPO
- Type
- Work to TPO'd Tree
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Decision
- Withdrawn
- Received
- 11 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 15 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 13 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Palace And Hurlingham
- Postcode
- SW6 3RT
Site history
Applications at this address on the Hammersmith and Fulham register
This site has had 3 applications since 2019.
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P/2026/00984/TREE Awaiting decision
Porters Lodge, Rivermead Court Ranelagh Gardens, London, SW6 3RT
Fell to ground level of a Weeping Willow tree (T9), due to significant area of decay on main stem at 1m above ground level extending 2m to crown break, white rot fungi present on stem attributing to structural decay; grinding out of stump to allow for replanting. (Tree labelled as T11 on attached plan). Pruning of a Purple Plum tree (Prunus) (T2), by reduction in canopy by 30%, by 3m in height and 2m in lateral spread to previous points, and removal of north limb to main union. (Tree labelled as T4 on attached plan)
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2019/03229/TREE Awaiting decision
Porters Lodge Rivermead Court Ranelagh Gardens London SW6 3RT
As per SJ Stephens Associates Report 19-09-2019, Tree Work 19/20, 20/21 and 21/22, appendix B
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Jan 2026
Received by Hammersmith and Fulham
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15 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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13 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Withdrawn
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24 Jul 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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