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3 Church Walk Richmond TW9 1SN

Granted Richmond upon Thames PA25/2875 Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T1 Cabbage Tree - Removal The tree is a 'cabbage tree' or Cordyline australis, a New Zealand native evergreen tree also known as the New Zealand Cabbage Palm or Torbay Palm. I wish to remove it because it is an eyesore. It is not a native species to the UK and is incongruous in the front garden of a grade II listed house and in the setting of the grade I listed St Mary Magdelene’s Church. In addition, the tree appears unwell, with brown leaves rather than green. The base has been choaked with ivy, although this has recently been cut back. The cabbage tree was planted in the late-2000s by the previous owners of the property. Prior to this there is no evidence of any tree in the front garden. See photos on next page. I do not wish to replace the tree, as the front garden is very small and I would be very concerned about the impact of tree roots on the listed property. The courtyard garden to the rear is also very small and planting a replacement tree would therefore not be feasible.

As published by the council, reference PA25/2875

Application record

Reference
PA25/2875
Type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Raise No objection
Received
19 Aug 2025
Validated
19 Aug 2025
Decided
10 Sep 2025
Ward
South Richmond Ward [STR]
Decision by
Delegated Decision Team Leader
Postcode
TW9 1SN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Richmond upon Thames register

This site has had 6 applications since 2025: 5 approved, 0 refused.

  • PA26/1252 Granted

    3, Church Walk, Richmond, TW9 1SN

    Variation of planning approval PA25/2829 (LBC) to allow for changes following the discovery of decayed timbers, revised drawings are submitted to reflect the updated structural design and a new isometric drawing illustrating the new structural interventions, within the context of the retained historic fabric. Variation from the approved casement opening sash windows to more historically accurate traditional sash windows. A revised structural report, capturing the defects revealed during the construction process and the proposed remediation.

    Decided 18 May 2026 Amendments
  • PA26/0427 Withdrawn

    3, Church Walk, Richmond, TW9 1SN

    Details pursuant to condition C4 - Doors and windows of planning reference PA25/2829

    Decided 1 Apr 2026 Conditions
  • PA26/0277 Granted

    3, Church Walk, Richmond, TW9 1SN

    Details pursuant to conditions C3 - Helical bars; C4 - Doors and windows; C6 - Sun pipe; C8 - Materials - a) Clay roof tiles to the main roof and roof of the rear kitchen; b) Air bricks; d) Any replacement bricks required following taking down of top brick courses of front elevation. C9 - Opening; C10 - Brickwork; C14 - Lime of planning reference PA25/2829/LBC.

    Decided 9 Mar 2026 Conditions
  • PA25/2880 Granted

    3 Church Walk Richmond TW9 1SN

    Internal alterations, repair of roof structure and front elevation wall, replacement of outrigger roof tiles, repair dormers, fenestration alterations including replacement of front dormer and all rear windows and French doors, new rooflights, alterations to lead-work, replace brick pointing, installation of external gas meter and landscaping works.

    Decided 23 Dec 2025 Householder
  • PA25/2829 Granted

    3 Church Walk Richmond TW9 1SN

    Internal alterations, repair of roof structure and front elevation wall, replacement of outrigger roof tiles, repair dormers, fenestration alterations including replacement of front dormer and all rear windows and French doors, new rooflights, alterations to lead-work, replace brick pointing, installation of external gas meter and landscaping works.

    Decided 23 Dec 2025 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Aug 2025

    Received by Richmond upon Thames

  2. 10 Sep 2025

    Decision issued: Raise No objection

  3. 13 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

2 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 10 September 2025, 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.

About tree works applications

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.

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  • 3, Church Walk, Richmond, TW9 1SN

    PA26/1252 Submitted 10 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Variation of planning approval PA25/2829 (LBC) to allow for changes following the discovery of decayed timbers, revised drawings are submitted to reflect the updated structural design and a new isometric drawing illustrating the new structural interventions, within the context of the retained historic fabric. Variation from the approved casement opening sash windows to more historically accurate traditional sash windows. A revised structural report, capturing the defects revealed during the construction process and the proposed remediation.

    Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 17 docs

  • 3 Church Walk Richmond TW9 1SN

    PA25/2880 Submitted 20 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Internal alterations, repair of roof structure and front elevation wall, replacement of outrigger roof tiles, repair dormers, fenestration alterations including replacement of front dormer and all rear windows and French doors, new rooflights, alterations to lead-work, replace brick pointing, installation of external gas meter and landscaping works.

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 38 docs
    Domestic

  • 3, Church Walk, Richmond, TW9 1SN

    PA26/0427 Submitted 9 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    Details pursuant to condition C4 - Doors and windows of planning reference PA25/2829

    Withdrawn Conditions Windows or glazing 8 docs

  • 3, Church Walk, Richmond, TW9 1SN

    PA26/0277 Submitted 28 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Details pursuant to conditions C3 - Helical bars; C4 - Doors and windows; C6 - Sun pipe; C8 - Materials - a) Clay roof tiles to the main roof and roof of the rear kitchen; b) Air bricks; d) Any replacement bricks required following taking down of top brick courses of front elevation. C9 - Opening; C10 - Brickwork; C14 - Lime of planning reference PA25/2829/LBC.

    Granted Conditions Roofing Demolition +1 27 docs

  • 3 Church Walk Richmond TW9 1SN

    PA25/2829 Submitted 14 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Internal alterations, repair of roof structure and front elevation wall, replacement of outrigger roof tiles, repair dormers, fenestration alterations including replacement of front dormer and all rear windows and French doors, new rooflights, alterations to lead-work, replace brick pointing, installation of external gas meter and landscaping works.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +2 35 docs

  • 4 Church Walk Richmond Richmond Upon Thames TW9 1SN

    05/2914/LBC Submitted 3 Oct 2005 50 yards away

    Alterations to form internal lobby, en-suite bathroom and to provide roof lights in the rear and kitchen roof.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer 11 docs

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