Kent Lodge, Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, TW1 3DY Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/1568 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Back Garden (Back Boundary) T1: Monterey pine tree – Fell to ground level, dig or grind out stump Reasons for work Please see attached document Height of tree currently: 12m Height of tree after reduction: 6m Spread of tree currently: Spread of tree after reduction: (Right Boundary) T2: Ash tree – Reduce height and sides by 2m Height of tree currently: 6m Height of tree after reduction: 4m Spread of tree currently: 4m Spread of tree after reduction: 3m Front Garden center T3: Leylandii tree – Fell to ground level (stump to remain) Height of tree currently: 4m Height of tree after reduction: 0m Spread of tree currently: 2m Spread of tree after reduction: 0m Right Boundary T4: Sycamore tree – Reduce height by 2 - 2.5m hitting suitable grow points through selective thinning, remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 12m Height of tree after reduction: 10m Spread of tree currently: 7m Spread of tree after reduction: 5m Reasons for work: General tree maintenance More light Clearance from building Maintaining tree in its current setting Reduce shading to house Suppressing growth of shrubs… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 May 2026
Approved
6 Jul 2026

Approved on 6 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
TW1 3DY
Received
7 May 2026
Validated
7 May 2026
Ward
Twickenham Riverside Ward [TRW]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
2 Jul 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
6 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Brighter Outlook Tree Surgeons Ltd.

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14889993
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