52 St James's Avenue Hampton Hill Hampton TW12 1HN Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/3333 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Recommendation under review

Proposal

T1. European Lime Rear Garden: Reduce new ( 2.5m-3m) growth to previous reduction points, retaining good growth buds for crown development. Do not leave stumps or snags or compromise the structural integrity of the knuckle by making cuts larger than necessary. The tree's current height is 16m, and its crown spread is 12m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 13m, and the crown spread is 9.5m T2. Yew Tree Rear Garden: Reduce the height by 2m to match the level of the previously reduced section, and trim the remainder to manage the spread. The tree's current height is 6m, and its crown spread is 5m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 4m, and the crown spread is 4m T3. Copper Beech Tree Rear Garden: Reduce new growth to previous reduction points, approx. 3m height and spread, retaining good growth furnishings to support crown development. If required, thin the branch structure to help create an even balance. Remove dead branches over 2.5cm in diameter. Inspect the crown for adversities and advise if necessary. The tree's current height is 17m, and its crown spread is 12m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 15m, and the crown spread is 9.5m Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
29 Sept 2026
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Validated
7 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 10 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 3 Nov 2026 and 11 Nov 2026, from Richmond upon Thames's recent tree and landscaping works.

Site constraints 11

T0215 - T4 - SycamoreT0215 - T1 - Common AshT0215 - T2 - Lombardy Poplar 'Italica'T0215 - T5 - SycamoreT0215 - T3 - Lombardy Poplar 'Italica'
St James Avenue 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 ↗
T0215 - T4 - SycamoreCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
T0215 - T1 - Common AshCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
T0215 - T2 - Lombardy Poplar 'Italica'Council record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
T0215 - T5 - SycamoreCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
T0215 - T3 - Lombardy Poplar 'Italica'Council record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Also on the record
National infrastructure project 143 m away: Expansion of Heathrow Airport (Third Runway), at pre-application; 1 listed building within 150 m; Inside the Richmond upon Thames built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 1b (very poor), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 7 October 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 4

Last sold for £2,425,000 in March 2019. Detached house, freehold.

4 March 2019£2,425,000
8 October 2007£2,020,000
4 August 2004£1,500,000
1 July 1997£575,000

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

Building

Floor area421 m² (4,532 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (51 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached house, 13 habitable rooms
Built1900 to 1929
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsGranite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in April 2016, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
TW12 1HN
Received
29 Sept 2026
Validated
7 Oct 2026
Ward
Fulwell & Hampton Hill Ward [FLW]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
10 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
The Tree Agency

Decision outlook

Day 2 of the 56-day target. Richmond upon Thames usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 31.

Day 254 days to the 56-day target
97%decided within 8 weeks
97%approved
711decided 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-15256376
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

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.