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PA26/1334 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1. Lawson Cypress Rear Seating Area: The tree has suffered partial mortality on its south-east flank, most likely attributable to drought stress combined with its position. Removal of the dead section would result in a slightly unbalanced crown; however, this should not compromise the tree’s structural integrity. As a precaution, it is recommended that the tree be inspected at six-monthly intervals to monitor its ongoing condition. Update: T1 Lawson Cypress is now 70% dead & my client wishes to remove & replace this tree. Remove x 2 large dead stems. The tree's current height is 9m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 9m, and the crown spread is 3m. G2. Lime Tree x 2 Rear Seating Area: Reduce the height by 2.5m and lateral spread by up to 2m, leaving a natural rounded form. Raise the low canopy to 5m, removing branches under 10cm in diameter. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. The tree's current height is 11m, and its crown spread is 6m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 8.5m, and the crown spread is 4m. G3. Norway Maple x 2 Rear Seating Area: Reduce the height by 2m and lateral spread by up to 1.5m, leaving a natural, rounded form. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. The tree's current height is 7m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 5m, and the crown spread is 2.5m. T4. Cherry x 1 Rear Seating Area: Reduce the height by 2.5m and lateral spread by 1m to balance, leaving a natural rounded form. branches under 10cm in diameter. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. The tree's current height is 8m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 5.5m, and the crown spread is 3m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
16 Apr 2026
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Approved
13 May 2026

Approved on 13 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 25 Sept 2026

Site constraints 6

Wick Road conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Air quality management area: Richmond AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
SSSI 136 m away: Bushy Park and Home Park SSSI
Natural England may need consulting, depending on what is proposed.
Sites of special scientific interest are the best wildlife and geological sites in the country. Development likely to harm one is rarely permitted.
Also on the record
Registered park or garden 138 m away: Bushy Park; Inside the Richmond upon Thames built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

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Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
TW11 9DN
Received
16 Apr 2026
Validated
16 Apr 2026
Ward
Hampton Wick & South Teddington Ward [HPK]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 May 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
13 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
The Tree Agency

How this decision compares

Decided in 27 days from validation, 4 days faster than Richmond upon Thames's median of 31 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 97% of tree and landscaping works here are.

97%decided within 8 weeks
97%approved
705decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Richmond upon Thames in the last twelve months, from validation. Richmond upon Thames decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14864531
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Richmond upon Thames decision statistics
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

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