1 Sandpits Road Petersham Richmond Upon Thames TW10 7DU

1. 28 Apr 2005

   Received by Richmond upon Thames

2. 27 Jun 2005

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 27 June 2005, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 4 Sandpits Road Petersham Richmond TW10 7DT

  PA26/3127 Submitted 9 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  T1 – Lime (Tilia sp.) Re-pollard to the established historic pollard points. Remove all current regrowth extending beyond the existing pollard framework, cutting back to the previous pollard heads/suitable established pruning points. Works/removal: Remove the current cyclical regrowth back to the established pollard points. Finished height: approximately 6.0 m. Finished crown spread: approximately 3.0 m overall. Do not cut unnecessarily into the established pollard heads. Retain the existing pollarded framework. T2 – Silver Birch (Betula pendula) Carry out a light crown reduction and reshape. Works/removal: Shorten the upper crown by approximately 1.5 m and shorten overextended lateral branches by up to approximately 1.0 m, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points. Finished height: approximately 10.0 m. Finished crown spread: approximately 4.0 m overall. Retain a balanced, natural crown form. No topping or indiscriminate heading cuts. T3 – Silver Birch (Betula pendula) Carry out a light crown reduction and reshape. Works/removal: Shorten the upper crown by approximately 1.5 m and shorten overextended lateral branches by up to approximately 1.0 m, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points. Finished height: approximately 10.0 m. Finished crown spread: approximately 4.0 m overall. Retain a balanced, natural crown form. No topping or indiscriminate heading cuts. T4 – Cordyline (Cordyline australis) Remove the lowest hanging fronds together with all dead, dying and damaged fronds. Works/removal: Remove lower/dead fronds back cleanly to their point of attachment to the stem. No reduction to the main stems or overall height. Finished height: approximately 7.0 m. Finished crown spread: approximately 3.0 m overall. Retain the healthy upper crowns. T5 – Fig (Ficus carica) Crown reduce and reshape, concentrating on growth extending towards the dwelling and adjoining boundaries. Works/removal: Shorten overextended lateral growth by up to approximately 1.0–1.5 m, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points. Shorten the upper crown where required by up to approximately 0.5 m to produce a balanced crown. Finished height: approximately 4.5 m. Finished crown spread: approximately 3.5 m overall. Retain the main structural framework and encourage a more upright, balanced crown. General specification: All pruning shall be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010 – Recommendations for Tree Work. All cuts shall be made back to suitable growth points, retaining branch collars where applicable. No flush cutting, topping or unnecessary removal of healthy crown material. All arisings to be removed and the site left clean and tidy.

  Awaiting decision Trees
  Domestic

• 175 Petersham Road Richmond Richmond Upon Thames TW10 7AW

  05/T0134/TCA Submitted 16 Feb 2005 50 yards away

  T1 - Yew (Taxus baccata) - Crown reduce by 20% and reshape. Sever ivy. T2 - Holly (Ilex aquifolium) - Reduce height by 25% and long stem towards property.

  Granted Trees

• 175, Petersham Road, Petersham, Richmond, TW10 7AW

  PA26/1247 Submitted 1 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  3x Lime - remove lower branches to height of 3m to remove ivy and any major deadwood - all trees 13m tall and approx 4m width

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 4 Sandpits Road Petersham Richmond Upon Thames TW10 7DT

  06/0558/HOT Submitted 21 Feb 2006 50 yards away

  Slightly extended replacement conservatory with flat roof and lantern dining area at rear.

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Stubbetts Petersham Road Petersham Richmond TW10 7AW

  PA26/3361 Submitted 30 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~25 Nov

  G1 Beech & Hornbeam To side of property: Reduce on client side by 1-2m be today and contain. Reduce height to previous reduction points. Final hight = 6m and final spread = 3m T2 Box Elder (Acer negundo) Reduce crown to the most recent previous reduction points, removing approx. 2-3m of new growth. Final height 7m and final overall spread 7m. T3 Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) Next to drive: Reduce crown to the most recent previous reduction points, removing approx. 2m of new growth. Final height 6m and final overall spread 5m.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 2 Sandpits Road Petersham Richmond Upon Thames TW10 7DT

  04/2397/HOT Submitted 23 Jul 2004 50 yards away

  Two storey side extension. Amendment to previously approved application ref. 03/3584/HOT to include a bow window.

  Refused Householder Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Domestic

• PA26/3369 Granted

  15 Fitzwilliam Avenue Richmond TW9 2DQ

  REAR GARDEN T1 Bay (Laurus nobilis) Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2.5m. Final height 3.5m and spread 1.5m.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• PA26/3384 Granted

  7, The Terrace, London, SW13 0NP

  5 DAY DANGEROUS TREE NOTICE - 1x Eucalyptus - Fell

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• PA26/3383 Granted

  32, Marlborough Road, Richmond, TW10 6JR

  5 DAY DANGEROUS TREE NOTICE - dead silver birch - fell

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• PA26/3103 Granted

  20 Chalmers Way Twickenham TW1 1QG

  T1 False Acacia - Fell to ground level and poison stump to grind in 6 -12 month following poison. Client wishes to replant in the future.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Trees
• PA26/3101 Granted

  85, The Vineyard, Richmond, TW10 6AT

  Reducing the crown of an Old Mature Prunus Cerasifera that is leaning at 45 deg with a 10 cm by 10 cm basal trunk cavity at the base of a 23 cm diameter trunk. The current height is approx 5.5m and the maximum branch radius 3.5m (bearing in mind the tree is leaning at 45 deg. Other trees in the garden are a Betula Pendula, Olea Europaea (*2) and and Malus Domestica (*2). All in the rear garden.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Trees