Planning application
3 Church Walk Richmond TW9 1SN
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
- 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.
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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.
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PA26/0427 Withdrawn
3, Church Walk, Richmond, TW9 1SN
Details pursuant to condition C4 - Doors and windows of planning reference PA25/2829
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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.
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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.
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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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Aug 2025
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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10 Sep 2025
Decision issued: Raise No objection
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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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Open the documentsWhat 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
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Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 17 docs -
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.
Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 38 docsDomestic -
3, Church Walk, Richmond, TW9 1SN
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
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.
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3 Church Walk Richmond TW9 1SN
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