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Hall School 17 The Downs Wimbledon SW20 8HF

Granted Merton 25/T2967 Tree Work

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T27 Cedar- reduction by up to 3 meters T3 Oak- remove small branches to provide clearance from telecoms wires (Group) Limes- repollard as part of management plan (remove deadwood)

As published by the council, reference 25/T2967

Application record

Reference
25/T2967
Type
Tree Work
Status
FINAL DECISION
Decision
Tree Works Approved
Received
10 Oct 2025
Validated
21 Oct 2025
Decided
1 Dec 2025
Ward
Hillside, Raynes Park
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
SW20 8HF

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Oct 2025

    Received by Merton

  2. 21 Oct 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 1 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Tree Works Approved

  4. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Merton granted permission on 1 December 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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