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PA25/4182 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Rear Garden T1 Bay Laurel (by garden studio and pergola) Approximate existing height: 10.0 m Approximate existing radial spread: 4.0 m Proposed works Reduce crown height by 25%, giving a finished height of approximately 6.5 m. Reduce lateral spread proportionally by 25%, giving a finished radial spread of approximately 3.0 m (overall crown width 6.0 m). Lift crown locally to achieve a minimum clearance of 2.2 m above the seating area while maintaining screening. Form a natural, rounded canopy outline and remove crossing or congested growth as needed. Routine Maintenance T2 Pear (centre of garden) Approximate existing height: 6.0 m Approximate existing radial spread: 3.5 m Proposed works Reduce crown height by 25%, giving a finished height of approximately 4.5 m. Reduce lateral spread proportionally by 25%, giving a finished radial spread of approximately 2.6 m (overall crown width 5.2 m). Prune to maintain balanced form and draw in laterals from the boundary. Remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches, and shorten fruiting spurs to manage vigour and reduce future fruit yield. Routine Maintenance T3 Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo, near rear wall) Approximate existing height: 5.0 m Approximate existing radial spread: 2.5 m Proposed works Reduce crown height by 25%, giving a finished height of approximately 3.75 m. Reduce lateral spread proportionally by 25%, giving a finished radial spread of approximately 1.9 m (overall crown width 3.8 m). Selectively thin internal growth to reveal structure and improve light penetration. Maintain the tree’s natural character and compact form. Routine Maintenance Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
21 Nov 2025
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Approved
9 Dec 2025

Approved on 9 Dec 2025 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 1 Nov 2026

Site constraints 5

St Matthias 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 ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Richmond upon Thames built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 3 (moderate), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; National infrastructure project 1893 m away: Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA), at pre-application.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 2 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 3

Last sold for £790,000 in October 2009. Flat or maisonette, leasehold.

13 October 2009£790,000
4 September 1997£280,000
6 February 1997£175,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

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Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
TW10 6LW
Received
21 Nov 2025
Validated
21 Nov 2025
Ward
South Richmond Ward [STR]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
2 Jan 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
9 Dec 2025
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
GraftinGardeners Ltd

How this decision compares

Decided in 18 days from validation, 11 days faster than Richmond upon Thames's median of 29 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 97% of tree and landscaping works here are.

97%decided within 8 weeks
97%approved
1,075decided 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-14506458
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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use