69, King George Square, Richmond, TW10 6LF Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/0646 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Back Garden (Right Boundary) T1: Apple Tree – Reduce height by 2 m, reduce sides by 1 - 1.5m, remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 4.5m Height of tree after reduction: 2.5m Spread of tree currently: 3m Spread of tree after reduction: 2m Reasons for work: General tree maintenance More light Trees in decline Maintaining tree in its current setting Reduce shading to house… 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

Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
TW10 6LF
Received
25 Feb 2026
Validated
25 Feb 2026
Ward
South Richmond Ward [STR]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
8 Apr 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
23 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Brighter Outlook Tree Surgeons Ltd.

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14731231
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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