Planning application
31 Castelnau Mansions Castelnau Barnes London SW13 9QU
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
NOTH BLOCK FRONT AREA AF AF5-Lilac(Syringa)-shrub -light reduction to shape and tidy AF4-Cotoneaster(C.fridigus) -reduce crown by 25%(1.3m) to suitable growth points -thin by 15% to shape and tidy lateral branch spread RETAINED HT-2m RETAINED SPREAD-3m AF6-Elderberry(Sambucus nigra) -reduce all long stems by up to 1.75m to suitable growth both RETAINED HT-1.75m RETAINED SPREAD-1.5m AREA BF BF3-Fig(Ficus carica) -reduce crown by 30%(2m) ro suitable growth points -reduce lateral spread on both pavement side and with emphasis on inbound side of grass area -remove any crossing/suppressed branches RETAINED HT-2.75m RETAINED SPREAD-4.5m BF4-Norway Maple(Acer platanoides)-possibly diseased with dead N-facing section, bark shrinkage observed(drought damage) -reduce crown by 25% removing new growth back to previous points -remove N-facing possibly dead section limbs back to main trunks RETAINED HT-2.75m RETAINED SPREAD-3.5m AREA CF CF1-Cherry(Prunus) -light 25%(1m) crown reduction to shape and tidy RETAINED HT-2m RETAINED SPREAD-3m CF2-Elderberry(Sambucus nigra) -reduce all long stems by up to 1.75m to suitable growth points RETAINED HT-1.75m RETAINED SPREAD-1.5m CF3-Sycamore(Acer pseudoplatanus) -light 25% crown reduction shortening long vertical leaders by 1.5m -prune lateral spread with emphasis outbound over pavement and inbound over grass area RETAINED HT-2.75m RETAINED SPREAD-1.8m AREA DF DF1-Cherry Plum(Prunus cerasifera) -reduce crown by 25%(1.2m) to suitable growth points -thin by removing all fine branch epicormic growth to main stems RETAINED HT-1.5m RETAINED SPREAD-1.8m DF2-Cherry Laurel(Prunus laurosiferus) -reduce height by up to 1m to suitable growth points -trim side growth to shape and tidy RETAINED HT-2.25m RETAINED SPREAD-2.75m NORTH BLOCK REAR CB2-Mahonia -remove 1x crossing stem CB3-Magnolia(M.soulangea) -reduce crown by 25%(1.75m) to suitable growth points -reduce lateral branch spread to match(1.2m) ensuring 1.2m separation for neighbouring property -thin where necessary and shape to balance and tidy RETAINED HT-3.25m RETAINED SPREAD-3m CB4-Hazel(Corylus alvana) -reduce crown by 25%(1m) to suitable growth points -thin by remove selected outer stems to ground level RETAINED HT-1.8m RETAINED SPREAD-1m AREA AB In east corner by new fencing section AB1 - Hazel(Corylus alvana) -hard coppice to retain 0.75m above ground level RETAINED HT-0.75m RETAINED SPREAD-1m SOUTH BLOCK REAR AREA EB EB2-Silver Birch(Betula pendula) -reduce crown by 25%(2m) to suitable growth points -reduce lateral spread to match(2m) to shape, balance and tidy RETAINED HT-4m RETAINED SPREAD-3.75m All works are for routine maintenance.
As published by the council, reference PA25/4519
Application record
- Reference
- PA25/4519
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Raise No objection
- Received
- 18 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 18 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 21 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Barnes Ward [BRN]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW13 9QU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Dec 2025
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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21 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Raise No objection
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13 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 21 January 2026, 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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