Orleans Lodge, Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BB Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/2166 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T4. Ash Tree (Fraxinus excelsior) See Map: Young/Self-sown: Retention is not recommended due to its poor form and limited long-term potential. Removal and replacement with a more appropriate species is advised to achieve improved arboricultural and landscape value in the future. Fell in sections to ground level and grind out the stump. The tree's current height is 8m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 0.0m, and the crown spread is 0.0m T7. Ash Tree (Fraxinus excelsior) See Map: Self-sown. Retention is not recommended due to its poor form and limited long-term potential. Compromised main fork at 1m. Removal and replacement with a more appropriate species is advised to achieve improved arboricultural and landscape value in the future. Suggested Work: Fell in sections to ground level and grind out the stump. The tree's current height is 12m, and its crown spread is 5m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 0.0m, and the crown spread is 0.0m T9. Ash Tree (Fraxinus excelsior) See Map: Self-sown. Retention is not recommended due to its poor form and limited long-term potential. Removal and replacement with a more appropriate species is advised to achieve improved arboricultural and landscape value in the future. Suggested Work: Fell in sections to ground level and grind out the stump. The tree's current height is 11m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 0.0m, and the crown spread is 0.0m T10. Holly Tree (Ilex X altaclarensis) See Map: Fell in sections to ground level and grind out the stump. The tree's current height is 6m, and its crown spread is 2m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 0.0m, and the crown spread is 0.0m. Data via plota.co.uk

View original council record ↗

Application progress

Received
22 Jun 2026
Approved
27 Jul 2026

Approved on 27 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 28 Jul 2026

Work with planning data? Every application in Richmond upon Thames - and every UK council - as a live feed or API. About Plota's data service

Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
TW1 3BB
Received
22 Jun 2026
Validated
22 Jun 2026
Ward
Twickenham Riverside Ward [TRW]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Aug 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
27 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
The Tree Agency

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15025677
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