Planning application
The Red House, Sheen Lane, London, SW14 8LE
Works: Trees Small domestic
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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
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
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Raise No objection
- Received
- 5 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 5 Aug 2026
- Decided
- 11 Sep 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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11 Sep 2026
Decision issued: Raise No objection
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 11 September 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.
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