1, Hogarth Way, Hampton, TW12 2EL Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/0867 - Works to Trees Under TPO Approved

Proposal

T2. Sycamore See Map: Pollarded at 4m in phase 1, but unfortunately has failed, most likely due to disease/drought. To maintain a stable structure/habitat, reduce it to the level of the top of the wall. The tree's current height is 3.5m, and its crown spread is 1m. After the proposed works, the tree's height is 1.5m, and the crown spread is 1m. T4. Weeping Willow See Map: The low dead limb has died and could potentially fail. Reduce back low dead stems to within 1m of the main trunk. The tree's current height is 9.5m, and its crown spread is 7m. After the proposed works, the tree's height is 9.5m, and the crown spread is 7m. T18. False Acacia See Map: The tree was noted on my first site Inspection/survey, that it has an eastern lower trunk lean of around 30 per cent up to approx. 3m, where it corrects itself, which indicates that the initial lean was the consequence of a previous storm. During my recent visit to inspect the previous works carried out on the other selected trees, I noticed that the root plate heave had changed in size and also showed significant soil cracking, indicating that there has been some movement. Based on the hard evidence, I will strongly recommend that the tree be pollarded to a height of 5m or to the main fork, to help mitigate the risk of tree failure. The tree's current height is 16.5m, and its crown spread is 7m. After the proposed works, the tree's height is 5m, and the crown spread is 1.5m. T20. European Lime See Map: Remove dead and broken branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. The tree's current height is 17.5m, and its crown spread is 7m. After the proposed works, the tree's height is 17.5m, and the crown spread is 7m. T21. Tulip Tree See Map: Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. The tree's current height is 18.5m, and its crown spread is 7m. After the proposed works, the tree's height is 18.5m, and the crown spread is 7m. T22. Horse Chestnut See Map: Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. The tree's current height is 22.5m, and its crown spread is 11m. After the proposed works, the tree's height is 22.5m, and the crown spread is 11m. T23. Yew Tree See Map: Reduce branches encroaching on the building to give a 3m clearance. The tree's current height is 12.5m, and its crown spread is 7m. After the proposed works, the tree's height is 12.5m, and the crown spread is 7m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 Mar 2026
Approved
29 Apr 2026

Approved on 29 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to Trees Under TPO
Postcode
TW12 2EL
Received
11 Mar 2026
Validated
11 Mar 2026
Ward
Hampton Ward [HPT]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
6 May 2026
Decision
Granted Permission
Decision date
29 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
The Tree Agency

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14773530
Richmond upon Thames
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#182 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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