Planning application
15 Orchard Rise Richmond TW10 5BX
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference PA25/4010
Application record
- Reference
- PA25/4010
- Type
- Works to Trees Under TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted Permission
- Received
- 7 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 7 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 13 Nov 2025
- Ward
- South Richmond Ward [STR]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TW10 5BX
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Nov 2025
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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13 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
3 documents on file for this application
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Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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