57, King Edwards Grove, Teddington, TW11 9LZ Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/0775 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1. Saucer Magnolia Front Garden: Reduce the lateral spread growing towards the house by 1.5m, retaining good growth points. Reduce the lateral spread over the main drive/parking space by 1.5m, retaining good growth points. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter. The tree's current height is 6m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 6m, and the crown spread is 2.5m, not radial T3. Hazel Rear Garden: Reduce height by 3m and lightly reduce the spread by 1.5m-1.75m to balance the crown and maintain good screen coverage. The tree's current height is 8m, and its crown spread is 5m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 5m, and the crown spread is 3.5m T4. Common Pear Tree Rear Garden: Prune this mature Pear tree to its original espalier form, by reducing the height by 2m and lateral spread by 1.5m, or to previous points. Reduce the remaining spread to give a flattened appearance or espalier form. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter. The tree's current height is 6m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 4m, and the crown spread is 2.5m… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
6 Mar 2026
Approved
1 Apr 2026

Approved on 1 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
TW11 9LZ
Received
6 Mar 2026
Validated
6 Mar 2026
Ward
Hampton Wick & South Teddington Ward [HPK]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
17 Apr 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
1 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
The Tree Agency

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14759253
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