Planning application
Old Lodge Place St Margarets Road Twickenham
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T2 - Horse Chestnut - Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres - Remove major deadwood throughout whole crown area (Deadwood > 25mm in diameter ) - Crown Lift to provide 4 metres clearance from ground level Current approximate height: 19 metres from ground level - Current approximate crown spread: 16 metres, new approximate height: 17 metres from ground level - New approximate spread: 14.5 metres Reason for work: The Horse Chestnut has been previously pollarded and is now exhibiting regrowth that requires management to maintain structural integrity and public safety. A crown reduction of up to 2 metres in height and spread is proposed to reduce mechanical stress on regrowth points and to contain the tree within a suitable size for its location, in line with good arboricultural practice. The removal of major deadwood (diameter >25mm) throughout the crown is necessary to mitigate the risk of branch failure, particularly in areas accessible to the public or property. Additionally, crown lifting to provide 4 metres clearance from ground level is required to improve access and visibility, and ensure adequate clearance for pedestrians or vehicles. All proposed works are in accordance with the principles of BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations, ensuring the long-term health, safety, and amenity value of the tree. Maximum diameter pruning wound of 50mm and pruning to be carried out within guidance of BS3998:2010
As published by the council, reference PA25/3262
Application record
- Reference
- PA25/3262
- Type
- Works to Trees Under TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Granted Permission
- Received
- 22 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 22 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 5 Nov 2025
- Ward
- St. Margarets & North Twickenham Ward [SMN]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Sep 2025
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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5 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Granted Permission
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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 5 November 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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