Cross Deep House Cross Deep Twickenham

This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• PA26/1087 Decided

  Cross Deep House Cross Deep Twickenham

  T006 is a late-mature beech tree with a stem diameter of 128cm, situated within the rear garden of Cross Deep adjacent to the boundary. Multiple large fruiting bodies of the decay fungi Meripilus giganteus were observed on the ground at the base of the stem and emerging from between the pronounced buttress roots on the north and east sides (see Photographs within Section 3). This fungus is associated with root decay and has been known to cause the failure of trees at the root plate. As this fungus infects the roots, the extent of decay is hard to determine. ‘Meripilus giganteus, the giant polypore, is a common cause of death and/or windblow of mature beech trees. The appearance (in late summer or autumn) of its fruit bodies at the base of the trunk or over the root spread should be taken as a sign that the tree is probably or soon will become unstable’. R.G. Strouts and T.G. Winter - Diagnosis of ill-health in Trees (2015). Consequently, T006 is considered to be in a potentially unstable condition with a limited safe useful life expectancy. Furthermore, T006 is within potential striking distance of Cross Deep, an early Georgian grade II listed building, as well as neighbouring gardens and the River Thames. We previously notified the LA of our intention to significantly reduce the tree in order to reduce the risk of failure, which was approved. However, such works are likely to be detrimental to the tree, as mature Beech trees are widely recognised to respond poorly to heavy pruning. In addition, the tree would remain in a potentially unstable condition even following a reduction and would likely require removal in the near future. Therefore, upon further consideration, we are now submitting formal notice for the removal of T006 as soon as practicable.

  Decided 8 May 2026 Trees
• PA25/4110 Granted

  Cross Deep House Cross Deep Twickenham

  HIGH PRIORITY: T001 - Lime tree adjacent to A310 - Remove tree due to patch of decay at base with presence of Kretzschmaria duesta fungus (see photographs). Please note that we recommend that this is removed as a very high priority (within one month). T006: Beech tree within rear garden, Meripilus giganteus around base - Client wishes to retain tree but reduce in overall height and spread, and crown lift. We recommend a significant reduction in height from 25m to approximately 10m, crown lift from 2.5m to 5m, and a canopy reduction from a radius of C. 12m to 4m in every direction. The aim of such pruning is to keep a large volume of habitat rather than keep the tree alive and healthy, as it has a limited safe useful life expectancy. T008: Dead/dying tree with diameter of 10cm - Remove.

  Decided 25 Nov 2025 Trees

1. 29 Jun 2021

   Received by Richmond upon Thames

2. 29 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Raise No objection

3. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 29 July 2021, 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.

• Cross Deep House Cross Deep Twickenham

  PA25/4110 Submitted 13 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  HIGH PRIORITY: T001 - Lime tree adjacent to A310 - Remove tree due to patch of decay at base with presence of Kretzschmaria duesta fungus (see photographs). Please note that we recommend that this is removed as a very high priority (within one month). T006: Beech tree within rear garden, Meripilus giganteus around base - Client wishes to retain tree but reduce in overall height and spread, and crown lift. We recommend a significant reduction in height from 25m to approximately 10m, crown lift from 2.5m to 5m, and a canopy reduction from a radius of C. 12m to 4m in every direction. The aim of such pruning is to keep a large volume of habitat rather than keep the tree alive and healthy, as it has a limited safe useful life expectancy. T008: Dead/dying tree with diameter of 10cm - Remove.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• Cross Deep House Cross Deep Twickenham

  PA26/1087 Submitted 27 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  T006 is a late-mature beech tree with a stem diameter of 128cm, situated within the rear garden of Cross Deep adjacent to the boundary. Multiple large fruiting bodies of the decay fungi Meripilus giganteus were observed on the ground at the base of the stem and emerging from between the pronounced buttress roots on the north and east sides (see Photographs within Section 3). This fungus is associated with root decay and has been known to cause the failure of trees at the root plate. As this fungus infects the roots, the extent of decay is hard to determine. ‘Meripilus giganteus, the giant polypore, is a common cause of death and/or windblow of mature beech trees. The appearance (in late summer or autumn) of its fruit bodies at the base of the trunk or over the root spread should be taken as a sign that the tree is probably or soon will become unstable’. R.G. Strouts and T.G. Winter - Diagnosis of ill-health in Trees (2015). Consequently, T006 is considered to be in a potentially unstable condition with a limited safe useful life expectancy. Furthermore, T006 is within potential striking distance of Cross Deep, an early Georgian grade II listed building, as well as neighbouring gardens and the River Thames. We previously notified the LA of our intention to significantly reduce the tree in order to reduce the risk of failure, which was approved. However, such works are likely to be detrimental to the tree, as mature Beech trees are widely recognised to respond poorly to heavy pruning. In addition, the tree would remain in a potentially unstable condition even following a reduction and would likely require removal in the near future. Therefore, upon further consideration, we are now submitting formal notice for the removal of T006 as soon as practicable.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• Cross Deep Cross Deep Twickenham Richmond Upon Thames TW1 4QJ

  05/T0064/TCA Submitted 27 Jan 2005 50 yards away

  T1 - Willow (Salix spp.) - Crown lift to 3 metres. T2 - Holly (Ilex aquifolium) - Reduce by 20%

  Granted Trees

• Cross Deep Surgery 2-4 Cross Deep Twickenham Richmond Upon Thames TW1 4QJ

  04/2767/COU Submitted 25 Aug 2004 50 yards away

  Change Of Use Of Residentual Unit To Surgery Accommodation.

  Granted Full applications 4 docs

• 3A Cross Deep Twickenham Richmond Upon Thames TW1 4QJ

  04/1435/HOT Submitted 12 May 2004 50 yards away

  Loft conversion

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer 8 docs
  Domestic

• 3B Cross Deep Twickenham TW1 4QJ

  24/2670/HOT Submitted 23 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Removal of existing rear conservatory and external staircase to upper ground floor terrace, erection of new single storey rear extension; and landscaping works. Conversion of existing garage door in new door and window.

  Refused Householder Extension Windows or glazing 13 docs
  Small 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