Planning application
SIBFORD COURT Lower Green West, Mitcham, Surrey, Merton, CR4 3PZ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 Sycamore (Tag 2416) - Reduce and reshape crown by 2.5m to correct asymmetric crown and loading on overlong laterals. T4 Chestnut (Tag 2404) - Crown lift to 3m. Low branches obscuring street sign and pavement T6 Weeping Ash (Tag 2415) - Fell to ground level. Advanced Ash dieback. Fungus Inonotus hispidus present. - Grind stump. Routine maintenance to provide light to surrounding gardens and for the health and safety of the trees.
As published by the council, reference 26/TCA/0362
Application record
- Reference
- 26/TCA/0362
- Type
- Tree(s) in a Conservation Area
- Received
- 5 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Cricket Green
- Postcode
- CR4 3PZ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Feb 2026
Received by Merton
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12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 2 April 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Merton took a median of 47 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
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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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