Planning application
258 Sheen Lane East Sheen London SW14 8RL
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Back Garden (Right Boundary) T1: Oak tree – Reduce height and sides by 2m to stand around 0.5ft off previous points, lift canopy to 5m from ground level over roadside, lift canopy to 3m from ground level over garden side, remove epicormic growth and major deadwood. The reduction point will be above the old points by around 0.5ft. Height of tree currently: 9m Height of tree after reduction: 7m Spread of tree currently: 9m Spread of tree after reduction: 7m reasons: General tree maintenance to ensure the long-term health and safety of the trees. allow more natural light into the property and garden. lift low branches over the road to maintain safe vehicle clearance. maintain the tree in its current setting in a balanced and sustainable form. prevent suppression of smaller shrubs and plants within the garden.
As published by the council, reference PA25/3159
Application record
- Reference
- PA25/3159
- Type
- Works to Trees Under TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted Permission
- Received
- 12 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 12 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 31 Oct 2025
- Ward
- East Sheen Ward [EST]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW14 8RL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Sep 2025
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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31 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Granted Permission
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13 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 documents on file for this application
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Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 31 October 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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