23, Taggs Yard, Woodlands Road, London, SW13 0JZ

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• PA26/2625 Awaiting decision

  23, Taggs Yard, Woodlands Road, London, SW13 0JZ

  Silver Birch in Driveway, 23 Woodlands Road, london SW13 0JZ Having consulted two tree surgeons (Mark Spriggs and Jo Buckingham ( HTS Hardy Tree Surgeons)) I am applying for permission to remove the silver birch in the driveway, as well as the nearby holly tree. The Silver Birch (which was already mature when we purchased the property in 2000)., is approaching end of life, lost its crown in a storm approx 15 years ago and has shed additional limbs, one of which is curently hanging, held in place by dead climbing rose. The two leaders and side limbs are in danger of falling due to further decay evident in the trunk, and present a danger to the neighbour's garden (where young children play) as well as to users of the driveway, the propoerty's only access. Consideration has been given to weight reduction, but given the tree age and trunk condition this is not considered appropriate. We would be happy to leave the stump (and if desired some of the trunk left standing) in place so it can decay naturally over time to provide further habitat. Photographs of the tree, trunk and hanging branch are provided. The trees within the driveway are all self-seeded and have grown naturally, with consequent integrity. We do not think the narrow verge available, given also the lack of natural watering and need to keep the driveway trimmed back for access, is suitable for planting large trees, and if re-planting is required we would prefer to use suitable hedge species rather than replace like for like. Within the wider context of the garden we have in the past 20 years planted silver birch (two survive) and various cherries, gages and other trees. We have two large trees subject to TPO, (oak and sycamore) and do not believe it would be suitable to plant additional large trees - the garden already being well provided with trees and shrubs which support considerable wildlife. While work is undertaken on the birch we would also like to deal with the holly, which is in poor condition - one of the twin trunks is dead, while the other only supports a few side branches in poor condition. We woudl like permission to reduce this to a short standing trunk, to see if thereby we can encourage fresh growth from the base as part of the driveway hedge.

  Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Trees

1. 20 Aug 2025

   Received by Richmond upon Thames

2. 1 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: Granted Permission

3. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 1 October 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.

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• 23, Taggs Yard, Woodlands Road, London, SW13 0JZ

  PA26/2625 Submitted 28 Jul 2026 0m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  Silver Birch in Driveway, 23 Woodlands Road, london SW13 0JZ Having consulted two tree surgeons (Mark Spriggs and Jo Buckingham ( HTS Hardy Tree Surgeons)) I am applying for permission to remove the silver birch in the driveway, as well as the nearby holly tree. The Silver Birch (which was already mature when we purchased the property in 2000)., is approaching end of life, lost its crown in a storm approx 15 years ago and has shed additional limbs, one of which is curently hanging, held in place by dead climbing rose. The two leaders and side limbs are in danger of falling due to further decay evident in the trunk, and present a danger to the neighbour's garden (where young children play) as well as to users of the driveway, the propoerty's only access. Consideration has been given to weight reduction, but given the tree age and trunk condition this is not considered appropriate. We would be happy to leave the stump (and if desired some of the trunk left standing) in place so it can decay naturally over time to provide further habitat. Photographs of the tree, trunk and hanging branch are provided. The trees within the driveway are all self-seeded and have grown naturally, with consequent integrity. We do not think the narrow verge available, given also the lack of natural watering and need to keep the driveway trimmed back for access, is suitable for planting large trees, and if re-planting is required we would prefer to use suitable hedge species rather than replace like for like. Within the wider context of the garden we have in the past 20 years planted silver birch (two survive) and various cherries, gages and other trees. We have two large trees subject to TPO, (oak and sycamore) and do not believe it would be suitable to plant additional large trees - the garden already being well provided with trees and shrubs which support considerable wildlife. While work is undertaken on the birch we would also like to deal with the holly, which is in poor condition - one of the twin trunks is dead, while the other only supports a few side branches in poor condition. We woudl like permission to reduce this to a short standing trunk, to see if thereby we can encourage fresh growth from the base as part of the driveway hedge.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 19, Woodlands Road, London, SW13 0JZ

  PA25/3925 Submitted 30 Oct 2025 27m away

  Proposed bin and cycle store, EV charging point, and associated landscaping to front of property. Removal of cherry tree in rear garden and replacement with 14 new trees as shown on the accompanying tree plan.

  Granted Householder Trees 23 docs
  Domestic

• 26 Westwood Road Barnes London SW13 0LA

  21/1987/PS192 Submitted 2 Jun 2021 30m away

  Hip to gable roof extension and enlarged rear dormer. Rooflights to front roofslope

  Refused Prior approval Extension Loft or dormer 44 docs

• 26 Westwood Road Barnes London SW13 0LA

  21/2224/HOT Submitted 21 Jun 2021 30m away

  Demolition of existing ground floor conservatory and the construction of new single storey rear extension. Alterations to the window openings on the ground floor side elevation. Replacement of rear windows.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 28 Westwood Road Barnes Richmond Upon Thames SW13 0LA

  06/1104/HOT Submitted 6 Apr 2006 30m away

  Single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 34 Westwood Road Barnes Richmond Upon Thames SW13 0LA

  05/2187/PS192 Submitted 21 Jul 2005 42m away

  Ground floor rear extension, loft extension with side and rear dormers.

  Granted Prior approval Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs

• PA26/3083 Decided

  Fulwell Golf Club, Wellington Road, Hampton, TW12 1JY

  5 DAY DANGEROUS TREE NOTICE - Oak Tree on the golf course. The reason for the emergency, is that A huge huge limb came down and the rest of the oak is seriously in danger of snapping

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• PA26/3054 Decided

  STREET RECORD, Langdon Park, Teddington

  5 DAY DANGEROUS TREE NOTICE T5 - Larch - Fell T6 - Sycamore - Fell

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• PA26/3037 Awaiting decision

  22 Chalmers Way Twickenham Middlesex TW1 1QG

  T1 – Cedar Remove major deadwood (=25mm diameter). Prune back from property to provide a minimum 3m clearance. Final height: unchanged. Final spread: unchanged.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• PA26/3022 Awaiting decision

  11, Aquarius, Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, TW1 3EA

  Back Garden (Left Boundary) T1: Judas tree – Reduce height by 0.5m - 1m through selective thinning, remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 4m Height of tree after reduction: 3.5m Spread of tree currently: 4m Spread of tree after reduction: 3.5m Back Garden (Right Boundary) T2: Rowan tree – Reduce height by 1m, reduce sides by 0.5m, lift canopy by 0.5m, remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 4m Height of tree after reduction: 3m Spread of tree currently: 2m Spread of tree after reduction: 1.5m Reasons for work: General tree maintenance Trees in decline Maintaining tree in its current setting

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• PA26/3021 Awaiting decision

  Aquarius, Eel Pie Island, Twickenham

  Grounds of Aquarius T1: Cherry tree (located outside property #4) – Reduce by 0.5m back to previous points Height of tree currently: 4m Height of tree after reduction: 3.5m Spread of tree currently: 3m Spread of tree after reduction: 2.5m T3/A/B/C/D: Hornbeam trees (x4 by footpath) – Reduce height by 2.5m through selective thinning reduce lateral growth by 1.5m through selective thinning Height of tree currently: 11m Height of tree after reduction: 8.5m Spread of tree currently: 7m Spread of tree after reduction: 5.5m T5: Silver birch tree (located outside property #12) – Reduce height by 2m, reduce sides by 0.5m to balance, remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 11m Height of tree after reduction: 8.5m Spread of tree currently: 7m Spread of tree after reduction: 6.5m T6: Sycamore tree (outside property #13) – Reduce by 1m back to previous points, remove ivy down to fence level Height of tree currently: 11m Height of tree after reduction: 10m Spread of tree currently: 6m Spread of tree after reduction: 5m T7: Sycamore tree (outside property #14) – Thin canopy by 15%, remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 11m Height of tree after reduction: 11m Spread of tree currently: 6m Spread of tree after reduction: 6m T8: A/B/C Sycamore trees (x3 outside properties #7 and #8) – reduce lateral growth towards the building back by 1.5m, remove ivy up to the bottom of the gutter only Height of tree currently: 10m Height of tree after reduction: 10m Spread of tree currently: 6m Spread of tree after reduction: 4m T9: Fig Tree - Reduce height by 1.5m, reduce sides by 1.5m Height of tree currently: 4m Height of tree after reduction: 2.5m Spread of tree currently: 4m Spread of tree after reduction: 2.5m Reason for Tree Works: General tree maintenance carried out across the grounds of Aquarius as part of the regular 3-year maintenance cycle. This includes crown reductions, crown lifting over footpaths with heavy pedestrian use, particularly routes providing access to the offices and clubs located on Eel Pie Island, and providing suitable clearance from buildings.

  1 Sep 2026 Trees