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8 Chislehurst Road Richmond TW10 6PW

Granted Richmond upon Thames PA25/3233 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

REAR GARDEN T1 Silver Birch (Betula pendula) Reduce height by approximately 1m below previous reduction points (removing approximately 2-3m of growth). Reduce laterally by approximately 0.5m below previous reduction points (removing 1-2m of growth), while still maintaining some furnishing growth where possible to help support the tree. This work is the second stage of a gradual retrenchment pruning plan to eventually leave a much smaller tree as it is becoming too large for its location. Final height 6m final spread 3m.

As published by the council, reference PA25/3233

Application record

Reference
PA25/3233
Type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Raise No objection
Received
18 Sep 2025
Validated
18 Sep 2025
Decided
22 Oct 2025
Ward
South Richmond Ward [STR]
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TW10 6PW

Site history

Applications at this address on the Richmond upon Thames register

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 24/T0820/TCA Granted

    8 Chislehurst Road Richmond TW10 6PW

    REAR GARDEN T1 Silver Birch (Betula pendula) Reduce height by approximately 1m below previous reduction points (removing approximately 2-3m of growth). Reduce laterally back to previous reduction points (removing 1-2m of growth) while still maintaining furnishing growth to help support the tree. This work is the first stage of a gradual retrenchment pruning plan to eventually leave a much smaller tree as it is becoming too large for its location. Final height 7m final spread 4m. FRONT GARDEN T3 Cherry (Prunus spp) Refuce by 0.5-1m back to previous reduction points. Remove x1 low limb growing over clients driveway to avoid it being damaged by vehicles. Final height = 3m and final spread = 2m.

    Decided 16 Oct 2024 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 18 Sep 2025

    Received by Richmond upon Thames

  2. 22 Oct 2025

    Decision issued: Raise No objection

  3. 13 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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3 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 22 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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  • 8 Chislehurst Road Richmond TW10 6PW

    24/T0820/TCA Submitted 2 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    REAR GARDEN T1 Silver Birch (Betula pendula) Reduce height by approximately 1m below previous reduction points (removing approximately 2-3m of growth). Reduce laterally back to previous reduction points (removing 1-2m of growth) while still maintaining furnishing growth to help support the tree. This work is the first stage of a gradual retrenchment pruning plan to eventually leave a much smaller tree as it is becoming too large for its location. Final height 7m final spread 4m. FRONT GARDEN T3 Cherry (Prunus spp) Refuce by 0.5-1m back to previous reduction points. Remove x1 low limb growing over clients driveway to avoid it being damaged by vehicles. Final height = 3m and final spread = 2m.

    Granted Trees 2 docs
  • 12 Chislehurst Road Richmond TW10 6PW

    21/T0535/TCA Submitted 23 Jun 2021 50 yards away

    5 DAY NOTICE cut down a dead ceanothus tree

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    PA25/4068 Submitted 11 Nov 2025 50 yards away

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  • 28 Onslow Road Richmond TW10 6QE

    24/T0734/TCA Submitted 9 Sep 2024 50 yards away

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    Granted Trees 6 docs
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    06/T0082/TCA Submitted 2 Feb 2006 50 yards away

    T1 - Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipiferia) - Pollard. T2 - Beech (Fagus spp.) - Reduce and shape by 25%

    Granted Trees
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    21/T0536/TPO Submitted 14 Jun 2021 50 yards away

    Copper Beech - reduce to previous reduction point approx 2m leaving height at 12m and width at 9m

    Granted Trees 1 doc

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