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

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

• PA26/2625 Granted

  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.

  Decided 8 Sep 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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• Taggs Yard 23 Woodlands Road Barnes London SW13 0JZ

  23/T0194/TPO Submitted 10 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Oak tree: reduced by 50% , carrying out veteranisation pruning 'a technique whereby younger trees are 'damaged' in a way which may speed up the process of production of the valuable habitats' the owner of the tree is keen to promote more habitat diversity with in the garden. The tree has been pruned previously but the reduction would be greater this time, reducing limbs up to 4.5m. Height at present 18m height after works 13.5m . spread at present 17m, spread after works 11m. After the works the tree will be used as a test subject and monitored any increase in the biodiversity.

  Refused Trees 1 doc

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

  PA26/2625 Submitted 28 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Trees 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 23 Woodlands Road Barnes Richmond Upon Thames SW13 0JZ

  04/0527/TPO Submitted 15 Nov 2004 50 yards away

  T1 - Oak (Quercus robur) - Crown thin by 25%; remove crossing branches.

  Granted Trees

• 23 Woodlands Road Barnes Richmond Upon Thames SW13 0JZ

  04/0465/TCA Submitted 15 Nov 2004 50 yards away

  T1 - Multi-stemmed Lime (Tilia europaea) - Remove stem rubbing on garage.

  Granted Trees

• 19, Woodlands Road, London, SW13 0JZ

  PA25/3925 Submitted 30 Oct 2025 50 yards 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 50 yards away

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

  Refused Prior approval Extension Loft or dormer 44 docs

• 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