23 Orchard Rise Richmond TW10 5BX

1. 27 Oct 2025

   Received by Richmond upon Thames

2. 6 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Refused Permission

4. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

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• 23, Orchard Rise, Richmond, TW10 5BX

  PA26/1546 Submitted 5 May 2026 0m away

  T1 Holly (x1) Fell to ground level. Reason: Young, self-sewn tree with sparse crown. 9cm diameter trunk is only 20cm from a drain inspection chamber. T2 Lawson Cypress (x1) Fell to ground level. Reason: Twin stemmed, poor specimen. Crown is growing into the Liquidambar street tree. Loss is mitigated by continued presence of street tree and retention of adjacent Cherry. Replacement will be planted to side of drive. T3 Conifer (x1) Cut to ground level. Reason: Dead T4 Thuja (x1) (In No.37 Berwyn Rd) Reduce overhanging branches back by 2m to the boundary line.Reason: Prevent overhang from neighbouring trees. T5 Bay tree (x1) (In No.39 Berwyn Rd) Raise height of overhanging canopy to 3m. Reason: So it matches the neighbour’s side. T6 Fig (x1) Cut back the limb overhanging the flowerbed. Reason: Prevent overhang over flower bed T7 Lawson cypress group: No work to this group.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 17 Orchard Rise Richmond TW10 5BX

  PA25/3052 Submitted 4 Sep 2025 41m away

  T1-Holly-rear left-Growing on boundary line between 15-17 orchard rise. Becoming oversized for the location. Fell to ground level.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 15 Orchard Rise Richmond TW10 5BX

  PA25/3050 Submitted 4 Sep 2025 56m away

  T1 Thuja- rear right extensive die back throughout crown. Tree id in decline. Fell to ground level. T1 Thuja should be Cyprus. T2 Elder- rear right-in decline with approx. 30% of live growth, remain, Fell to ground level.

  Split decision Trees 3 docs

• 15 Orchard Rise Richmond TW10 5BX

  PA25/4010 Submitted 7 Nov 2025 56m away

  Tree Species: Cypress TPO Reference: T1 Location: Rear garden of 15 Orchard Rise, Richmond, TW10 5BX Proposed Works - Fell / remove T1 in full. T1 is showing progressive decline consistent with Cypress Canker, evidenced by scattered dieback throughout the crown, thinning foliage, and resin bleeding on the main stem. Cypress Canker is incurable, and the decline will continue to spread further through the tree’s vascular system. As the disease progresses, branches become structurally weakened, increasing the risk of unpredictable limb failure. The tree stands within what will become a used garden space, so this presents a safety concern. There are several other conifer trees close by, and Cypress Canker is known to spread between conifers, so removing the infected tree now will help protect the remaining tree stock on site. The tree’s amenity value is already reduced due to visible thinning and dieback and will continue to decline. Removal at this stage allows the tree to be replaced in a controlled and planned manner, rather than requiring urgent removal later. Replacement Tree Proposal - Replacement Species: Magnolia grandiflora (evergreen) Quantity: 1 Position: To be planted in approximately the same area as T1, maintaining garden structure and screening. Size at Planting: Approximately 1.5m–2m high (10–14 litre container or equivalent). Reason: Magnolia grandiflora provides year-round evergreen structure and strong long-term amenity value, ensuring there is no loss of screening or tree presence in the garden following removal of T1. So overall, the plan is to remove an unhealthy tree and replace it with a healthy, long-term one. Tree Reference: T2 Species: Holly Proposed Work: Fell / remove in full. Location: Rear garden of 15 Orchard Rise, Richmond, TW10 5BX Reasons for Work: The Holly has significant exposed and surface roots, indicating a shallow and compromised root plate. Several roots are visibly damaged / decayed, reducing the tree’s ability to anchor securely. The tree is located directly adjacent to the glass terrace and a main pedestrian route, meaning that any failure during high winds or storms would pose a risk to property and personal safety. Retention is not appropriate due to instability risk and site safety concerns. Replacement Planting Proposal: To ensure no loss of tree cover, I propose to plant: 1 × Magnolia grandiflora (approximately 1.5–2m height at planting), within the rear garden in a suitable location, away from structures and paths. This will maintain amenity value and contribute positively to the garden landscape.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 13 Orchard Rise Richmond Richmond Upon Thames TW10 5BX

  06/0803/HOT Submitted 15 Mar 2006 69m away

  Front garage extension and conversion to store and habitable room.

  Granted Householder Extension 6 docs
  Domestic

• 587 Upper Richmond Road West East Sheen London TW10 5DU

  21/2803/PS192 Submitted 9 Aug 2021 75m away

  Hip to gable and rear dormer roof extensions, rooflights to front elevation. New window to upper level in flank elevation

  Granted Prior approval Extension Loft or dormer +1 7 docs

• PA26/2480 Granted

  14 Second Avenue Mortlake London SW14 8QE

  Single-storey rear and side infill ground floor extension, rear dormer roof extension and front rooflights

  15 Jul 2026 Householder
• PA26/2700 Granted

  4, School Road, Hampton Hill, Hampton, TW12 1QL

  Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable room.

  3 Aug 2026 Householder
• PA26/2388 Granted

  Leyborne Lodge, Leyborne Park, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3HA

  Construction of a garage, driveway extension and new pedestrian gate.

  7 Jul 2026 Householder
• PA26/2354 Granted

  48 South Worple Way East Sheen London SW14 8PB

  Erection of single storey rear infill extension & first floor rear window to be replaced.

  6 Jul 2026 Householder
• PA26/1903 Granted

  2 Lime Grove Twickenham TW1 1EL

  Demolition of existing garage and rear extension. Proposed new single storey side and rear extension to an existing single storey house, proposed new staircase and loft conversion, and insertion of rooflights into existing roof.

  2 Jun 2026 Householder