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PA26/2295 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

G0069 - Acer pseudoplatanus: 2m full crown reduction to alleviate forces at primary branch junction. R0012 - Betula utilis var. jacquemontii: Fell to Ground Level. No desire to replant due to proximity to scheduled ancient monument. R0164 - Aesculus hippocastanum: 1.5m full crown reduction to alleviate forces at primary branch junction. G0036 - Robinia pseudoacacia: 1.5m reduction in height to alleviate forces at cracked primary branch junction. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Jun 2026
Validated
3 Jul 2026
Approved
17 Aug 2026

Approved on 17 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Aug 2026

Site constraints 23

Heritage

Archaeological interestArticle 4 directionListed Building Grade IRichm Arch P English Heritage: Early Medieval manor site, 15th century gardenRichm Historic Park Garden - 1 : Hampton Court Park Hampton Court RdRichm Village Character Area Hampton Court Park - Area 6 & Conservation Area 60

Environment & risk

Floodzone 2 Fluvial ModelsFloodzone 3 - Tidal ModelsRichm Susceptibe Ground Water Flood >= 50% <75%Surface water flood risk

Planning designations

Richm Bank Top Planing App ToolRichm Land Use Past Industrial - BUSHY PARK 18Richm Landmark Ref 20 HAMPTON CRT PALACERichm Metropolitan Open Land Hampton CourtRichm Metropolitan Open Land Thames Hampton CourRichm Protected View (Indicative Zone) HAMPTON COURT BRIDGE TO HAMPTON COURT PARichm Protected View Line HAMPTON BRIDGE TO HAMPTON COURT PALACERichm Protected Vista (Ind 20mBuffer) DIANA FOUNTAIN SOUTHRichm Public Open Space Hampton Court ParkRichm Thames Policy Area Thames Policy AreaRichm Village Boundary Hampton VillageRichmond CA - CA60 Hampton Court ParkRichmond CIL Low

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Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Received
30 Jun 2026
Validated
3 Jul 2026
Ward
Hampton Ward [HPT]
Case officer
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Target decision
25 Aug 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
17 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15050719
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 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