River Mount, Hampton Court Road, East Molesey, Surrey, Kt8 9bp Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/1821 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

1 Lime x 2 Front Garden: Reduce new growth to previous reduction points, approximately 2.5m, retaining good growth buds for crown development. Do not leave stumps or snags, or compromise the structural integrity of the knuckle by making cuts larger. The tree's current height is 14.5m, and its crown spread is 8m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 12m, and the crown spread is 5.5m… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 May 2026
Approved
2 Jul 2026

Approved on 2 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
KT8 9BP
Received
27 May 2026
Validated
27 May 2026
Ward
Hampton Ward [HPT]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
8 Jul 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
2 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
The Tree Agency

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14964627
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