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285 Sheen Lane East Sheen London SW14 8RN

Awaiting decision Richmond upon Thames PA26/3274 Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area

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Proposal

01 - Purple Plum - Carefully fell to near ground level. 01 - The removal is proposed on arboricultural and safety grounds, as dead trees can become structurally unstable and present an increased risk of branch or stem failure. 02 - Mixed Hedge - Cut back by 0.5m and reduce the height by 0.5m. 02 - Cut back lateral growth by approximately 0.5 metres and reduce overall height by approximately 0.5 metres to formalise and maintain the hedge The proposed works constitute routine horticultural management and will improve the hedge's appearance. 03 - Mixed Hedge - Cut back by 1 m and reduce height by 0.5 m. 03 - Cut back lateral growth by approximately 1 metre and reduce overall height by approximately 0.5 metres to formalise and maintain the hedge. improve the hedge's visual appearance, the overall design, usability, and planting structure of the site. 04 - Elaeagnus - Carefully fell to near ground level. 04-The proposed removal forms part of a broader landscaping scheme intended to enhance the overall design, usability, and planting structure of the site. 05 - Mixed Hedge - Carefully fell to near ground level. 05 - to facilitate a new landscape improvement project. The removal is necessary to allow for the implementation of revised planting and landscape creating opportunities for improved species diversity, visual amenity, and long-term site enhancement. 06 - Eucalyptus - Reduce overall size of crown by 4m ( previous points) 06 - The tree has been subject to reduction works in the past, and the proposed pruning is intended to manage regrowth from those previous cuts, reduce end-weight on extended limbs, and minimise The works will retain the tree's contribution to the Conservation Area while maintaining a safe and sustainable crown structure.

As published by the council, reference PA26/3274

Application record

Reference
PA26/3274
Type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Status
Recommendation under review
Received
22 Sep 2026
Validated
22 Sep 2026
Ward
East Sheen Ward [EST]
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
SW14 8RN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Richmond upon Thames register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • PA26/2928 Awaiting decision

    285 Sheen Lane East Sheen London SW14 8RN

    Roof extension incorporating a flat lead side dormer and three front rooflights; single storey flat roof infill extension to the rear with sedum roof; alterations and additions to fenestration including replacement windows throughout, new flank windows, Crittall style glazed doors to the rear, two Juliette balconies, and replacement garage doors.

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Sep 2026

    Received by Richmond upon Thames

  2. 30 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 17 November 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 46 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

2 documents on file for this application

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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 35 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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  • 285 Sheen Lane East Sheen London SW14 8RN

    PA26/2928 Submitted 24 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    84% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

    Roof extension incorporating a flat lead side dormer and three front rooflights; single storey flat roof infill extension to the rear with sedum roof; alterations and additions to fenestration including replacement windows throughout, new flank windows, Crittall style glazed doors to the rear, two Juliette balconies, and replacement garage doors.

    Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 17 docs
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  • 287 Sheen Lane, East Sheen, Sw14 8rn

    PA25/3839 Submitted 24 Oct 2025 50 yards away

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    22/1538/DD03 Submitted 2 Dec 2024 50 yards away

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    Granted Reserved matters 4 docs

  • 281 Sheen Lane East Sheen London SW14 8RN

    22/1538/DD02 Submitted 17 Sep 2024 50 yards away

    Details in pursuant of conditions U0139056 (Tree Planting Scheme Required) U0139057 (Hard and Soft Landscaping Works) of planning permission 22/1538/HOT

    Refused Reserved matters 3 docs

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