Planning application
Flat 4, 20 Castelnau, Barnes, Sw13 9ru
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 Ailanthus, rear garden Crown reduce by up to 2m to suitable growth points to contain the tree within its setting, improve crown shape and balance, and reduce encroachment over the rear garden and neighbour whilst improving overall shape and balance;. The works are considered minor and appropriate, and will retain the tree in a smaller, more balanced form without significantly affecting its amenity value.
As published by the council, reference PA26/2185
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/2185
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Raise No objection
- Received
- 23 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 23 Jun 2026
- Decided
- 20 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Barnes Ward [BRN]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW13 9RU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Jun 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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20 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
3 documents on file for this application
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Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 20 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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