Planning application
The Red House, Sheen Lane, London, SW14 8LE
Works: Trees Small domestic
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Proposal
T1. Silver Birch(Betula Pendula) Rear/North Boundary: Reduce lateral spread to clear the neighbour's property by 2m, or to the fence line. The tree's current height is 9m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 9m, and the crown spread is 4m T2. Swedish Whitebeam Rear/North Boundary: Reduce lateral spread to clear the neighbour's property by 2m, or to the fence line. The tree's current height is 6m, and its crown spread is 3m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 6m, and the crown spread is 3m T3. Holm Oak Rear/North Boundary: Trim to previous form. (0.5m-1m) The tree's current height is 5m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 4m, and the crown spread is 3m T4. Holly Tree Rear/Northwest Corner: Trim to previous form. (0.5-1m) The tree's current height is 5m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 4m, and the crown spread is 3m T5. Holly Tree Front/South Boundary: Trim to previous form. (0.5m-1m) The tree's current height is 5m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 4m, and the crown spread is 3m T6. Robinia 'Frisia' Rear/Northwest Corner: Reduce lateral spread on the north flank only by 2m. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. The tree's current height is 9m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 9m, and the crown spread is 4m T8. Purple leaf Plum x 2 Rear/West Corner: Reduce new growth to the previous reduction points (1m), retaining good growth furnishings for crown development. The tree's current height is 5m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 4m, and the crown spread is 3m G11. Lime x 4 Rear Garden: Reduce new growth to previous reduction points (2.5-3m), retaining good growth furnishings to support crown development. Retain selected lateral low growth to maintain good seclusion. If required, thin the branch structure to help create an even balance. Remove dead branches over 2.5cm in diameter. Inspect the crown for adversities and advise if necessary. The tree's current height is 16m, and its crown spread is 4.5m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 13m, and the crown spread is 3m T12. Holly Tree Front Garden: Trim to the previous column form. (0.5m-1m) The tree's current height is 5m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 3m, and the crown spread is 2.5m
As published by the council, reference PA26/2720
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/2720
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Recommendation under review
- Received
- 5 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 5 Aug 2026
- Ward
- East Sheen Ward [EST]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW14 8LE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Aug 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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16 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 30 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Richmond upon Thames took a median of 45 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Richmond upon Thames for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Richmond upon Thames decided tree works applications in a median of 33 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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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