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12, Walpole Gardens, Twickenham, TW2 5SJ

Awaiting decision Richmond upon Thames PA25/4186 Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

TA: Poplar - Reduce height by 7m leaving tree height 20m as totten in middle TB: Eucalyptus - Next door requested that 2x large limbs over their house to be removed for safety reasons

As published by the council, reference PA25/4186

Application record

Reference
PA25/4186
Type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Status
Invalid Awaiting Further Info. TPO/CA
Received
17 Nov 2025
Validated
31 Mar 2026
Ward
South Twickenham Ward [STT]
Postcode
TW2 5SJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Richmond upon Thames register

This site has had 3 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • PA26/0932 Granted

    12, Walpole Gardens, Twickenham, TW2 5SJ

    Eucalyptus - To remove major limb growing over neighbours property - leaving height of tree 15m and width 14m Mimosa x2 - To reduce and reshape crowns by 2m leaving height 12m and width 9m Poplar - To reduce to previous reduction points leaving height 12m and width 8m

    Submitted 12 Mar 2026 Trees
  • 22/T1039/TCA Granted

    12 Walpole Gardens Twickenham TW2 5SJ

    Acacia dealbata x 2 (T1 & T2)- prune and shape to previous levels remove dead wood approx 1.5m all over - leaving heights of approx 5m & spread of 2.5 -3m. Also remove dead wood.

    Decided 2 Feb 2023 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Nov 2025

    Received by Richmond upon Thames

  2. 31 Mar 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 26 May 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Richmond upon Thames took a median of 46 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

What happens while it is decided

This application is with Richmond upon Thames for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Richmond upon Thames decided tree works applications in a median of 35 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 12, Walpole Gardens, Twickenham, TW2 5SJ

    PA26/0932 Submitted 12 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Eucalyptus - To remove major limb growing over neighbours property - leaving height of tree 15m and width 14m Mimosa x2 - To reduce and reshape crowns by 2m leaving height 12m and width 9m Poplar - To reduce to previous reduction points leaving height 12m and width 8m

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 12 Walpole Gardens Twickenham TW2 5SJ

    22/T1039/TCA Submitted 12 Dec 2022 50 yards away

    Acacia dealbata x 2 (T1 & T2)- prune and shape to previous levels remove dead wood approx 1.5m all over - leaving heights of approx 5m & spread of 2.5 -3m. Also remove dead wood.

    Granted Trees 1 doc
  • 10 Walpole Gardens Twickenham TW2 5SJ

    PA26/2926 Submitted 24 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Sycamore tree (X) - Reduce the lateral branches overhanging the neighbour’s rear garden by approximately 6 to 7 metres. Terminate all lateral cuts approximately 1 metre short of the shared fence line. Retain a balanced, natural canopy shape by pruning back to suitable, growth-ensuring secondary branch junctions. Remove all deadwood, diseased, rubbing, and structurally crossing branches throughout the canopy to improve safety and health. Remove excessive ivy growth from within the crown to reduce wind-sail effect and open up the canopy for visual inspection. Sever the ivy stems at the base of the tree trunk to kill off remaining upper growth and suppress rapid re-growth. Tree pruned to maintain health of and shape.

    Granted Trees 1 doc
    Small domestic
  • 14 Walpole Gardens Twickenham TW2 5SJ

    22/3634/HOT Submitted 8 Dec 2022 50 yards away

    Proposed rear & side infill Extension with part hipped/part lean to roof with a centre gable projection and insertion of 2 x window and side door on the northern elevation, removal of rear chimney breast and reinstating it to the front, part first floor rear extension with hipped and pitched roof, loft conversion to habitable space incorporating 1 x sky light, insertion of a centrally located rear dormer window, insertion of two new casement window one in the front and one in the rear elevation of the existing two storey gable projection, replacement of all windows with new ones, insertion of a sky light on the southern roof slope, change of garage roof from flat to lean to with slate tiles, replace the existing tarmac and concrete hard surfacing front garden with a high quality and porous gravel surface, replace the existing picket fence with a new low brick wall with railings, and timber gates for the two vehicular accesses as well as a matching timber gate for a new pedestrian access

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 45 docs
    Small domestic
  • 4 Walpole Gardens Twickenham TW2 5SJ

    21/T0695/TCA Submitted 23 Aug 2021 50 yards away

    T1- Eucalyptus Fell to ground level and remove all arisings. General maintenance.

    Granted Trees 8 docs
  • 11C Walpole Gardens Twickenham Richmond Upon Thames TW2 5SL

    05/0707/HOT Submitted 8 Mar 2005 50 yards away

    Proposed Loft Conversion.

    Granted Householder Loft or dormer 14 docs
    Domestic

In Richmond upon Thames

  • PA26/3369 Granted

    15 Fitzwilliam Avenue Richmond TW9 2DQ

    REAR GARDEN T1 Bay (Laurus nobilis) Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2.5m. Final height 3.5m and spread 1.5m.

    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
  • PA26/3384 Granted

    7, The Terrace, London, SW13 0NP

    5 DAY DANGEROUS TREE NOTICE - 1x Eucalyptus - Fell

    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
  • PA26/3383 Granted

    32, Marlborough Road, Richmond, TW10 6JR

    5 DAY DANGEROUS TREE NOTICE - dead silver birch - fell

    Received 29 Sep, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
  • PA26/3103 Granted

    20 Chalmers Way Twickenham TW1 1QG

    T1 False Acacia - Fell to ground level and poison stump to grind in 6 -12 month following poison. Client wishes to replant in the future.

    Received 8 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • PA26/3101 Granted

    85, The Vineyard, Richmond, TW10 6AT

    Reducing the crown of an Old Mature Prunus Cerasifera that is leaning at 45 deg with a 10 cm by 10 cm basal trunk cavity at the base of a 23 cm diameter trunk. The current height is approx 5.5m and the maximum branch radius 3.5m (bearing in mind the tree is leaning at 45 deg. Other trees in the garden are a Betula Pendula, Olea Europaea (*2) and and Malus Domestica (*2). All in the rear garden.

    Received 8 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Trees