19 The Green Twickenham TW2 5TU Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/1287 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1. Ash Tree Rear Garden: Carry out an aerial climbing Inspection to assess the condition of stems, unions, and limbs supported by the bracing Inspect the remainder of the crown for cracks, splits, decay, cavities, or dysfunctional wood Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter. Inspection of COBRA Tree Bracing Systems The current condition and performance of the COBRA bracing system. The condition of the supported tree parts Whether the bracing system remains appropriate, safe, and effective. Report any adverse findings, and recommendations made are advisory and based on on the tree’s condition at the time of inspection. The tree's current height is 17m, and its crown spread is 15m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 17m, and the crown spread is 15m. T2. Yew Tree Rear Garden: Reduce the height by 2.5m and lateral spread by up to 2m, providing a natural rounded form. The tree's current height is 9m, and its crown spread is 6m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 6.5m, and the crown spread is 4m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
14 Apr 2026
Approved
13 May 2026

Approved on 13 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
TW2 5TU
Received
14 Apr 2026
Validated
14 Apr 2026
Ward
South Twickenham Ward [STT]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
26 May 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
13 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
The Tree Agency

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14854658
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