Planning application
97 Christchurch Road East Sheen London SW14 7AT
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Rear Garden T1 - Hazel Crown reduce 50% retaining healthy growth • T1 Hazel is located in the rear garden of the property as shown on the map provided. • The works are part of a regular maintenance program to retain the tree at a suitable size for its location. • The works will encourage a well balanced crown for future years.
As published by the council, reference PA26/0151
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/0151
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Raise No objection
- Received
- 16 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 16 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 9 Feb 2026
- Ward
- East Sheen Ward [EST]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW14 7AT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Jan 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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9 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Raise No objection
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13 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 9 February 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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