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72 Stanley Road East Sheen London SW14 7DZ

24/T0691/TPOWorks to Trees Under TPORefused

Refused on 1 October 2024

Council decision: Refused PermissionDelegated (officer decision)

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Proposal

T2 Oak 12m high - Fell Reasons: Although not yet fully grown, has already reached a considerable size. Its continued growth poses significant concerns due to its location and the impact on the property. I wish to outline the key reasons why removal is not only advisable but necessary: 1. Proximity to the Houses and buildings The tree is situated dangerously close to the house. As it continues to grow, the root system will expand further, potentially leading to structural damage to the foundations of the property. Additionally, the proximity increases the risk of falling branches, which could cause significant harm to the property or its occupants, especially during adverse weather conditions. 2. Previous Pruning and Maintenance The trees continued expansion has proven difficult to control. The regular pruning required to keep the tree at bay is not only unsustainable but also diminishes the tree's aesthetic and structural integrity. 3. Impact on the Property The tree casts substantial shadow over the property, significantly reducing natural light within the home. This not only affects the living conditions but could also contribute to dampness and other issues commonly associated with limited sunlight exposure. The tree's overhanging branches also extend over the roof, posing a continuous risk of damage to the roofing structure. 4. Future Growth Potential Given that the tree is not yet fully grown, it is expected to continue expanding both in height and breadth. This will exacerbate all the aforementioned concerns, further endangering the property and its occupants. The tree's removal now, while it is still manageable, is a prudent measure to prevent future complications that may arise from its unchecked growth. 5. Alternative Mitigation Measures While pruning and other maintenance...

Received
19 August 2024
Decision level
Delegated (officer decision)
Ward
East Sheen Ward [EST]
  1. Received19 Aug
  2. Validated19 Aug
  3. Consult.
  4. Target14 Oct
  5. Decided1 Oct

Decided in 43 days (council typically 49)

About this application

This is a tree application at 72 Stanley Road East Sheen London SW14 7DZ. Richmond has handled 2,772 applications of this type. This one was decided in 43 days, 6 days quicker than Richmond's typical decision time. There have been 4 other applications at this address. In the past year there have been 191 applications across East Sheen Ward [EST]. We hold 1,792 applications in total for the SW14 postcode area.

96% of trees applications at London Borough of Richmond upon Thames were approved. Across all application types, the council typically decides in about 7 weeks (median).

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Application details

Postcode
SW14 7DZ
Application type
Works to Trees Under TPO
Scale / size
Small
Parish
East Sheen Village
District
Tree Team

Planning application dates

Date validated
19 August 2024
Target decision date
14 October 2024

Applicant and agent

Agent address
Adam Arnold - 21594-W 45 Swanwick Close Roehampton London SW15 4ES United Kingdom

Planning decision

Statutory period
56 days

Additional information

UPRN
100022299403
Documents
1

Site constraints

Checking the site
2/3
Council recordsAppealsFlood risk

Designations that overlap or adjoin the site outline.

  • Conservation area: Sheen Common DriveNext to the site
  • Flood zone 1: Low probability (rivers and sea)

Not published by this council, so not checked: Article 4 directions. Ask the council if these matter.

Possibly incomplete for this council: tree preservation orders.

Also checked, none recorded (21)

flood storage areas, listed buildings, green belt, scheduled monuments, World Heritage Sites, World Heritage Site buffer zones, registered parks and gardens, registered battlefields, Heritage at Risk entries, nutrient neutrality catchments, national parks, National Landscapes, SSSIs, Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Areas, Ramsar sites, ancient woodland, national nature reserves, local nature reserves, heritage coasts and brownfield registers.

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