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1, High Street, Hampton Wick, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 4DA

Granted Richmond upon Thames PA25/3917 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

Tree was inspected in the end of September by request of the hotel management. Located in a raised bedding area this Mature Chestnut ( Aesculus hippocastanum ) in a parking area of the hotel, within 5m of the building on 2 sides. Previously pollarded around 7-8 years ago due to die back in the upper crown. Has not recovered as one would have expected with poor regrowth. There are current fruiting bodies on the main stem as attached photo. A member of the 'Ganoderma Spp' Which could be a factor in the trees decline. Located approx. 3m up the main stem building side of the tree – as attached photo - Stem mallet tested with a dull sound recorded around the fruiting body which could indicate decayed interior with weakened structural integrity. A poor pruning cut at the crown break is showing clear signs of decay and entry route for pathogens. With potential weakening of the main union which is likely the area for potential failure. Further evidence of old pruning wounds around the crown break, by the looks of the upper stem growth this was likely a very historic low level pollard when the tree was young. Which could also be a weakness during stressed periods and weakened internal structure. It has been requested we fell the tree due to the above and fears of potential failure.

As published by the council, reference PA25/3917

Application record

Reference
PA25/3917
Type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Raise No objection
Received
30 Oct 2025
Validated
30 Oct 2025
Decided
25 Nov 2025
Ward
Hampton Wick & South Teddington Ward [HPK]
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
KT1 4DA

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Oct 2025

    Received by Richmond upon Thames

  2. 25 Nov 2025

    Decision issued: Raise No objection

  3. 13 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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What this grant of permission means

Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 25 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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