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10 Voltaire Court Ennerdale Road Richmond TW9 3PQ

Granted Richmond upon Thames PA25/4203 Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T1 – Large Silver Birch Proposed Works: • Remove dead, weak or crossing branches • Thin crown by approx. 10% • Crown lift to 3.4m Justification: The tree contains scattered deadwood and several crossing or weak branches which present a minor hazard and inhibit healthy crown development. Thinning by 10% is a light, selective intervention intended to improve internal light penetration and air flow without altering the overall form. A lift to 3.4m provides appropriate clearance for the garden, reduces shading, and improves access beneath the canopy. Works follow the minimum necessary intervention recommended under BS3998. Finished Height: No change to overall height. Finished Spread: No significant change – natural spread retained. T2 – Silver Birch (adjacent to garage) Proposed Works: • Remove limb overhanging garage back to main stem • Crown reduction back to previous reduction points Justification: The limb directly overhanging the garage presents an avoidable structural risk and should be removed to prevent future damage. Returning the canopy to previous reduction points ensures proportional regrowth management, controls lateral spread away from structures, and maintains an even crown outline. Works are minimal, appropriate to its location, and in line with previous management cycles. Finished Height: 5m Finished Spread: 3m. T3 – Yew Proposed Works: • Reduce height by approx. 2m (remaining below guttering) • Trim hard to tidy and contain shape Justification: The Yew has become oversized relative to the adjacent building, with growth now interfering with guttering and upper brickwork. A 2m reduction prevents property contact, reduces shading, and improves long-term manageability. Yew tolerates reduction well, and shaping restores a compact form consistent with past maintenance. Works comply with BS3998, ensuring cuts remain to suitable growth points. Finished Height: 4m Finished Spread: 3m . T4 – Holly Proposed Works: • Fell to ground level / section dismantle Justification: The Holly has outgrown its position and conflicts with surrounding planting and structural features. Removal is the most suitable way forward, as pruning alone would not adequately mitigate the encroachment or restore an appropriate size. Felling prevents future shading, root spread, and structural interference. Removal complies with BS3998 best practice.

As published by the council, reference PA25/4203

Application record

Reference
PA25/4203
Type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Raise No objection
Received
24 Nov 2025
Validated
24 Nov 2025
Decided
14 Jan 2026
Ward
Kew Ward [KWW]
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TW9 3PQ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Nov 2025

    Received by Richmond upon Thames

  2. 14 Jan 2026

    Decision issued: Raise No objection

  3. 13 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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11 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 14 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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