Planning application
134 Castelnau Barnes London SW13 9ET
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Large Laurel tree in back garden (no other trees in garden). Tree has become over grown and very heavy and the weight is putting strain on the tree trunk and jeopardising the stability and health of the tree. It needs a crown reduction , especially at the sides and bottom of the tree. Expected crown reduction will be approximately 30%, approximately 1.5 metres of pruning on the height and spread of the tree all around. Tree surgeon to carry out the work is Les West. Our neighbours at 136 where the tree part overhangs are fully supportive and collaborating on the reduction.
As published by the council, reference PA26/2108
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/2108
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Raise No objection
- Received
- 16 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 16 Jun 2026
- Decided
- 17 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Barnes Ward [BRN]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW13 9ET
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Jun 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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17 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Raise No objection
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26 Jul 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 17 July 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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