Flat 1 33 Larkfield Road Richmond TW9 2PG Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/2812 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Recommendation under review

Proposal

T001-Lime Prune to give a 2 metre clearance from scaffolding. T1 is a lime tree located in the front garden of 33 Larkfield road, please see attached map. The linear canopy is in close proximity to the house. Repair works too the house need to be done but the canopy is in the way of where the scaffolding needs to be erected. The works too the tree will be re pollarding a selected number of limbs on the east side of the tree to where they were previously cut. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 Aug 2026
Validated
20 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
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