51 Haggard Road Twickenham TW1 3AL Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/1270 - Works to Trees Under TPO Approved

Proposal

T1 Cedar Large, prominent tree in rear garden. Last pruned (thinned and reduced) in 2021. Thin crown / branch ends by 20-25% to create an even density of crown throughout. Reduce crown all round by 2-2.5m and balance. Prune to suitable points of regrowth. Remove deadwood, stubs and crossing branches. Thin crown / branch ends by 20-25% to create an even density of crown throughout. Reduce crown laterally all round by 2-2.5m and balance. Prune to suitable points of regrowth. Remove deadwood, stubs and crossing branches. Current crown height - approx. 20m Proposed crown height following pruning - approx. 20m Current crown width - approx.18m Proposed crown width following pruning - approx.16m The reason for the proposed works is to maintain the tree in a safe condition and to reduce the chances of lateral limb failure which is very common in the species. Similar works were carried out in 2021. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
19 May 2026
Approved
20 Jul 2026

Approved on 20 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 20 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to Trees Under TPO
Postcode
TW1 3AL
Received
19 May 2026
Validated
19 May 2026
Ward
Twickenham Riverside Ward [TRW]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
14 Jul 2026
Decision
Granted Permission
Decision date
20 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Tom Boswell Tree Services Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14852828
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