4, Martineau Drive, Twickenham, TW1 1PZ Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/0639 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 Red Oak Front Garden: Crown Lift over the highway to provide 5.5m clearance above ground level. 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 12m, and its crown spread is 6m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 12m, and the crown spread is 6m T3 Magnolia grandiflora Front Garden: Reduce the height by 1.5m and lateral spread by up to 1m, providing a natural, rounded form. The tree's current height is 7m, and its crown spread is 5.5m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 5.5m, and the crown spread is 4.5m… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Feb 2026
Approved
23 Mar 2026

Approved on 23 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Site constraints 9

Heritage

Article 4 directionRichm Village Character Area St Margarets Estate - Area 1 & Conservation Area 1

Environment & risk

Richm Susceptibe Ground Water Flood >= 50% <75%Surface water flood risk

Planning designations

Richm Highway Status Highways Publicly MaintainedRichm Protected View (Indicative Zone) View from towpath at Twickenham Bridge tRichm Village Boundary St Margarets and East Twickenham VillageRichmond CA - CA19 St MargaretsRichmond CIL Higher

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Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
TW1 1PZ
Received
25 Feb 2026
Validated
25 Feb 2026
Ward
St. Margarets & North Twickenham Ward [SMN]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
8 Apr 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
23 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
The Tree Agency

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14733879
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