Premier Inn Sixth Cross Road Twickenham TW2 5PE Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/1149 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T0335 T2 - Whitebeam - Reduce the side of the crown facing the property of 343 Staines road by approximately 1m to ensure 1.5m of clearance T0335 T3 - Whitebeam - Reduce the side of the crown facing the property of 343 Staines road by approximately 1m to ensure 1.5m of clearance Reasoning for works: Resident of 343 has complained that overhanging trees are growing too close to the property and is worried about potential damage. If not maintained, in the future these trees will be pressing against the structure and could cause damage. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
31 Mar 2026
Approved
11 May 2026

Approved on 11 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Site constraints 3

T0335 - T1 - Ash TreeT0335 - T2 - WhitebeamT0335 - T3 - Whitebeam

Constraints recorded by the council for this site. Documents on the council site ↗

Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
TW2 5PE
Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
31 Mar 2026
Ward
West Twickenham Ward [WTK]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
12 May 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
11 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Woodvale Tree Care

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14815744
Richmond upon Thames
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#182 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Richmond upon Thames ranks #130 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Richmond upon Thames is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
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Richmond upon Thames decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #257 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #268 of 296
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #130 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #104 of 296
68%
Minor dwellings approved
181 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
47%
Change of use approved
17 decided
1,888
Total decisions
358 refused in the year to March 2026