Planning application
27, Larkfield Road, Richmond
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 Sycamore: Fell Justification for Removal: The Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) is a self-seeded specimen that has established in close proximity to neighbouring buildings and garden boundaries. Its current position is unsuitable for long-term retention due to restricted rooting space and proximity to built structures. Although not yet mature, sycamores are fast-growing, large-canopied trees which, if allowed to develop fully, will inevitably cause conflict with adjacent properties through excessive shading, overhang, and debris fall. The tree already casts significant shade over the adjoining rear gardens, adversely affecting light levels and the amenity of neighbouring occupiers. Given its position and species characteristics, it will rapidly become a source of nuisance as it matures, with increasing potential for root encroachment, branch interference, and seasonal littering. Due to its limited visibility from the public realm, the tree contributes minimally to public amenity value. On arboricultural and practical grounds, removal and, if required, replacement with a smaller, more suitable species in a sustainable location is considered appropriate management.
As published by the council, reference PA25/3542
Application record
- Reference
- PA25/3542
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Raise No objection
- Received
- 6 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 6 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 6 Nov 2025
- Ward
- North Richmond Ward [NRR]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Oct 2025
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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6 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Raise No objection
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13 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 6 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.
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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