5, Sycamore House, Langdon Park, Teddington, TW11 9PE Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/2703 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Recommendation under review

Proposal

Tree works around two power substations at Langdon Park. Self-seeded trees to be maintained or removed due to close proximity to a power substation, where access is required SUBSTATION 1 on the Holmesdale Road side of Langdon Park x1 Group of self-seeded young trees along the side of the substation. Fell as close to ground level as possible and treat the stumps with eco plugs to prevent regrowth. SUBSTATION 2 on the Normansfield Avenue side of Langdon Park x1 Willow tree, next to the substation door. Fell as close to ground level as possible and treat the stump with eco plugs to prevent regrowth. x1 Goat Willow tree. Re-pollard, to the previous reduction points. x1 Group of shrubs Fell as close to ground level as possible. x1 Group of young self-seeded mixed species trees, to the rear of the substation. Cut back to provide a 1 metre clearance from the substation building. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Aug 2026
Validated
5 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Richmond upon Thames
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#182 of 296 councils
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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