Planning application
17 - 21 Watts Lane Teddington TW11 8HQ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1b. Robinia 'Frisia' Rear Garden: Selectively reduce the height by 3m and spread by 1.5m to balance, pruning out the longer sections of the stems, and leave long, natural secondary branches to create a very natural appearance. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. The tree's current height is 14m, and its crown spread is 6m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 11m and the crown spread is 4.5m. T2. Crab Apple South Boundary of 17-21 Watt's Lane: Reduce back branches that encroach on neighbouring property elevation to clear by 2.5m. The tree's current height is 6m, and its crown spread is 5m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 11m and the crown spread is 2.5m (Not radial).
As published by the council, reference PA25/3186
Application record
- Reference
- PA25/3186
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Raise No objection
- Received
- 15 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 15 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 6 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Teddington Ward [TDD]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TW11 8HQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Sep 2025
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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6 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Raise No objection
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13 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 6 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.
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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