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28 Heathcote Road Twickenham TW1 1RX

Decided Richmond upon Thames PA25/4077 Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

T1 – Yew (Taxus baccata) Tree located in the front garden. The stem base (root flare) is damaging the adjacent pavement. The soil level on the house side was raised many years ago, approximately 50 cm up the trunk. The tree is approximately 5 metres from the property and growing in a highly constrained position, enclosed by a brick wall. Proposed work: Fell to ground level. Justification: The tree’s proximity to the pavement and raised soil level has caused root disturbance and ongoing pavement damage. The location provides limited long-term potential for sustainable growth and continued pavement disruption is likely if retained. T2 – Holly (Ilex aquifolium) Tree located within approximately 2 metres of the house. It is not a mature specimen and has limited amenity value. Proposed work: Fell to ground level. Justification: The tree’s proximity to the building poses a risk of root interference with foundations and restricts maintenance access. Removal will prevent future structural issues and allow for more suitable replanting in an appropriate position. T3 – Leyland Cypress (× Cuprocyparis leylandii) Row of Leylandii in the rear garden currently around 8 metres in height. Proposed work: Reduce height to previous reduction points and trim back on the house side by approximately 2.5 metres to form a neat, formal hedge. Justification: Routine cyclical maintenance to manage height and spread, maintain clearance from the property, and retain the trees in good condition. Works will help reduce wind load and prevent excessive shading while preserving screening value.

As published by the council, reference PA25/4077

Application record

Reference
PA25/4077
Type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Provisional TPO raised
Received
12 Nov 2025
Validated
12 Nov 2025
Decided
15 Dec 2025
Ward
St. Margarets & North Twickenham Ward [SMN]
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TW1 1RX

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 12 Nov 2025

    Received by Richmond upon Thames

  2. 15 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Provisional TPO raised

  3. 13 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

After the decision

Richmond upon Thames has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. 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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