1, Artichoke Walk, Richmond, TW9 1BE Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/2665 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Rear T1 Tree of Heaven x 1 (Ailanthus altissima) From the Arb report dated 29 May 2026: T01 is a semi mature tree of heaven, see Images 1 and 2 in Appendix III. It has a stem diameter of 29 cm and is around 12 m with a crown spread of around 3 m, 2 m, 6 m, and 2 m to the four cardinal points. It has a twisted and contorted trunk, see Images 1 and 2. It is growing between to the building either side of the alleyway and entrance, see Image 3. It is growing against and in conflict with the walls on either side, see Images 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. It is also in conflict with the roofs of 1 Artichoke Walk and 13 Geroge Street, on either side, see Images 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.There is a black stain running down the side of the wall of 1 Artichoke Walk with some superficial cracking on the outside at the base, see Image 9.On a safety-first basis it is considered appropriate for you to remove this tree to remove the current conflict with the buildings. On that basis the tree of heaven 01 is recommended to be removed within the next 6 months to prevent any future direct or indirect damage to the adjacent properties. It is also recommended that the stump either poisoned or ground out. Suggested work:- fell to ground level using advanced rigging techniques - poison stump to prevent regrowth… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Jul 2026
Validated
5 Aug 2026
Approved
17 Aug 2026

Approved on 17 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 19 Aug 2026

Site constraints 7

Central Richmond 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 ↗
Archaeological priority area
An assessment or field evaluation may be asked for before ground works.
The council or Historic England considers archaeology likely here. A desk-based assessment, and sometimes trial trenching, can be asked for with the application.
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 ↗
Town centre: Richmond
A designated centre in the London Plan.
Shops, services and active frontages are protected in centres, and main town centre uses are steered here first.
Also on the record
62 listed buildings within 150 m; Inside the Richmond upon Thames built-up area; Metropolitan Open Land 97 m away.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England 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.

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Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
TW9 1BE
Received
30 Jul 2026
Validated
5 Aug 2026
Ward
South Richmond Ward [STR]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
10 Sept 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
17 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Treecare Ltd

How this decision compares

Decided in 12 days from validation, 19 days faster than Richmond upon Thames's median of 31 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 98% of tree and landscaping works here are.

98%decided within 8 weeks
98%approved
501decided 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-15123624
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