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1 Scarth Road Barnes London SW13 0ND

PA25/3609Works to Tree/s in Conservation AreaApproved

Approved on 6 November 2025

Council decision: Raise No objectionDelegated (officer decision)

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Proposal

G1. Himalayan Birch x 4 Front Garden: Unfortunately, all the trees have been planted too close to the boundary wall and brick pillars, and are now in danger of damaging the structures. To help prevent these trees from becoming an issue, a tree planting replacement plan would be prudent for longevity and consider replacing them with species that have less aggressive root systems and are planted in a more suitable location, at a distance from the wall and pillars. Suggested Work: Fell in sections to ground level. The tree's current height is 6m, and its crown spread is 3m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 0.0m and the crown spread is 0.0m T2. Walnut Rear Garden: Selectively reduce height and spread by 2m, pruning out the longer sections of the stems, leaving long and natural secondary branches to create a very natural appearance. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. Works to be carried out in July 2026. The tree's current height is 16.5m, and its crown spread is 12m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 14.5m and the crown spread is 10m. T4. Apple Tree Rear Garden: Remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood and reduce new growth back to the previous points (1m height & spread) to the last two buds on new growth. Thin out crossing or rubbing branches: This prevents damage to the bark and reduces the risk of disease. Prune back to an outward-facing bud to encourage new growth to spread away from the centre of the tree. The tree's current height is 4m, and its crown spread is 3.5m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 3m and the crown spread is 2.5m The best pruning times are between November and early March. T5. European Lime Rear Garden: Reduce new growth to previous reduction points (3m Height & spread), retaining good growth furnishings to support crown development. 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 21m, and its crown spread is 12m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 18m and the crown spread is 9m.

Received
10 October 2025
Decision level
Delegated (officer decision)
Ward
Mortlake & Barnes Common Ward [MRB]
  1. Received10 Oct
  2. Validated10 Oct
  3. Consult.
  4. Target21 Nov
  5. Decided6 Nov

Decided in 27 days (council typically 49)

About this application

This is a tree application at 1 Scarth Road Barnes London SW13 0ND. Richmond has handled 2,772 applications of this type. This one was decided in 27 days, 3 weeks quicker than Richmond's typical decision time. The site is in the Barnes Common conservation area. There has been 1 other application at this address. In the past year there have been 161 applications across Mortlake & Barnes Common Ward [MRB]. We hold 1,869 applications in total for the SW13 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
SW13 0ND
Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Scale / size
Small
District
South

Planning application dates

Date validated
10 October 2025
Target decision date
21 November 2025
Permission expires
5 November 2028

Planning decision

Statutory period
42 days

Additional information

Planning Portal ID
PP-14399935
UPRN
100023308297
Documents
3

Site constraints

Checking the site
2/3
Council recordsAppealsFlood risk

Designations that overlap or adjoin the site outline.

  • Flood zone 3: High probability (rivers and sea)Part of the site
  • Conservation area: Barnes Common

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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