The Hazel bush in question is in the corner of the north and east walls of the memorial garden of St Mary's Church

Pending PA26/1199 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Date received
7 Apr 2026
Date validated
7 Apr 2026
Type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area

Description

The Parochial Church Council is proposing to remove a large multi-stemmed Purpl

5.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#138 of 277

Richmond upon Thames is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #60 out of 277. Richmond upon Thames is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

Richmond upon Thames decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #249 of 277
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #257 of 277
86%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #60 of 277
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #88 of 277
70%
Minor dwellings approved
175 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
60%
Change of use approved
15 decided
1,916
Total decisions
383 refused in 2025