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15 Orchard Rise Richmond TW10 5BX

Granted Richmond upon Thames PA25/4010 Works to Trees Under TPO

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 As published: 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

Site history

Applications at this address on the Richmond upon Thames register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • PA25/3050 Split decision

    15 Orchard Rise Richmond TW10 5BX

    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.

    Decided 4 Nov 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 7 Nov 2025

    Received by Richmond upon Thames

  2. 13 Nov 2025

    Decision issued: Granted Permission

  3. 13 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 13 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

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