Planning application
100 Church Road, Richmond, Surrey, Tw10 6lw
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1. London Plane Rear Garden of 100 Church Road: Reduce the two lowest north-facing large branches by 3m- 3.5m, to lessen the overhang to 12 Kingswood Court. The tree's current height is 23m, and its crown spread of the lowest north-facing large branches is 12m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 23m, and the crown spread lowest north-facing large branches to 6.5m to 7m.
As published by the council, reference PA25/4143
Application record
- Reference
- PA25/4143
- Type
- Works to Trees Under TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted Permission
- Received
- 17 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 17 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 9 Jan 2026
- Ward
- South Richmond Ward [STR]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TW10 6LW
Site history
Applications at this address on the Richmond upon Thames register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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PA26/1618 Granted
100 Church Road, Richmond, Surrey, Tw10 6lw
T1. London Plane Location: Rear Garden of 100 Church Road: The lowest north-facing branch is to be reduced back to its original pruning point (2m) both branches are less than 10cm in diameter. This work is intended to reduce excessive overhang towards 12 Kingswood Court and to help mitigate bird fouling affecting the patio area beneath the tree. The proposed pruning forms part of an ongoing management approach to alleviating this issue. In addition, a further non-invasive bird deterrent will be installed to assist in reducing bird activity in the affected area. All works will be carried out in accordance with recognised arboricultural best practice. (Tree owner’s permission will be obtained before any climbing access) The tree's current height is 21m, and its crown spread is 14m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 21m, and the crown spread is 14m *****See attached Picture*****
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Nov 2025
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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9 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Granted Permission
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13 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
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Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 9 January 2026, 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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100 Church Road, Richmond, Surrey, Tw10 6lw
T1. London Plane Location: Rear Garden of 100 Church Road: The lowest north-facing branch is to be reduced back to its original pruning point (2m) both branches are less than 10cm in diameter. This work is intended to reduce excessive overhang towards 12 Kingswood Court and to help mitigate bird fouling affecting the patio area beneath the tree. The proposed pruning forms part of an ongoing management approach to alleviating this issue. In addition, a further non-invasive bird deterrent will be installed to assist in reducing bird activity in the affected area. All works will be carried out in accordance with recognised arboricultural best practice. (Tree owner’s permission will be obtained before any climbing access) The tree's current height is 21m, and its crown spread is 14m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 21m, and the crown spread is 14m *****See attached Picture*****
Granted Trees 3 docs -
Flat 2 102 Church Road Richmond TW10 6LW
T1 - front garden. Holm oak - hight 6m, crown spread 3m. The tree is close to the building and blocks out a lot of light. Reduce hight by 3m and crown spread by 1.5m leaving 3m high and 1.5m wide. T2 - front garden. Robinia - Fell because large decaying limbs over footpath and garden. T3 - rear garden. Cypress - hight 4m width 3m - reduce hight 1.5m and trim the sides by 0.5m
Granted Trees 2 docs -
98 Church Road Richmond Surrey TW10 6LW
T1 - Unknown - Reduce back from property by 3-4 ft
Granted Trees -
102 Church Road Richmond TW10 6LW
T1 - Beech - Reduce height up to 2m in branch length and selectivly reduce lateral branches by up to 1.5m branch length. Final height 16m, width 12m.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
1, Marchmont Gardens, Marchmont Road, Richmond, TW10 6ET
T2. Horse Chestnut Location: Front Garden of 1 Marchmont Gardens: Reduce overhanging branches in the upper west flank of the crown or branches that overhang 12 Kingswood Court by 2m, leaving a tree height of 21m, width 12m, to help mitigate bird fouling affecting the main path entrance to the area beneath the tree. The proposed pruning forms part of an ongoing management approach to alleviating this issue. In addition, a further non-invasive bird deterrent will be installed to assist in reducing bird activity in the affected area. All works will be carried out using recognised arboricultural best practice. (Tree owner’s permission will be obtained before any climbing access) The tree's current height is 21m, and its crown spread is 14m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 21m, and the crown spread is 12m
Granted Trees 3 docs -
2 Marchmont Gardens Marchmont Road Richmond Richmond Upon Thames TW10 6ET
T1 - Cypress spp. - Reduce crown by 50%
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