RICHMOND COLLEGE, Queens Road, Richmond, TW10 6JW Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/2316 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Following the attached tree survey the below work has been requested: 1801 – Yew Works: Reduce crown by 2–3m. Dimensions: Height 10m | Crown spread 5m. Reason: The tree is outgrowing its location, with the south-western canopy encroaching on guttering. The canopy also casts significant shade over the neighbouring garden, and the adjacent occupier has raised concerns regarding falling berries, particularly as they have young children. A crown reduction will provide suitable clearance and improve management of the tree within its setting. 1823 – Silver Maple Works: Reduce crown by 3–4m overall and remove deadwood. Dimensions: Height 21m | Crown spread 11m. Reason: Mature tree showing signs of physiological stress, including inner canopy epicormic growth, apical decline and significant deadwood. A crown reduction will reduce end-weight, improve safety over the adjacent recreation area and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the tree's condition. 1833 – Common Oak Works: Reduce lateral branches by 2–3m and remove deadwood. Dimensions: Height 26m | Crown spread 11m. Reason: Large tree adjacent to footpaths with extensive deadwood and evidence of decay associated with a principal limb. Crown reduction and deadwood removal are recommended to reduce risk while further investigations are undertaken to inform long-term management. 1838 – Pittosporum Works: Prune canopy to provide 2m clearance from gutters. Dimensions: Height 7m | Crown spread 6m. Reason: The northern canopy is encroaching on the adjacent building and fouling guttering. Pruning will provide appropriate clearance whilst retaining the tree's natural form. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Jul 2026
Validated
13 Jul 2026
Approved
24 Jul 2026

Approved on 24 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 29 Jul 2026

Site constraints 15

Heritage

Article 4 directionListed Building Grade IIRichm Village Character Area Richmond Hill - Area 12 & Conservation Area 5Richm Village Character Area St Matthias - Area 11 & Conservation Area 30

Environment & risk

Richm Susceptibe Ground Water Flood < 25%Surface water flood risk

Planning designations

Richm Other Open Land of Townscape Importance VINEYARD SCHOOLRichm Takeaway Mgmt - Take Away Restriction Zones’ 400 metre buffers around prRichm Thames Policy Area Thames Policy AreaRichm Thruflow CatchmenRichm Village Boundary Richmond and Richmond Hill VillageRichmond CA - CA30 St Matthias RichmondRichmond CA - CA5 Richmond HillRichmond CIL HigherRichmond CIL Low

Constraints recorded by the council for this site. Documents on the council site ↗

Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
TW10 6JW
Received
2 Jul 2026
Validated
13 Jul 2026
Ward
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Ward [HMP], South Richmond Ward [STR]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
13 Aug 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
24 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Wood Fellers LTD

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15054612
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