Planning application
341, Petersham Road, Ham, Richmond, TW10 7DB
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 Silver Birch: Fell The silver birch has outgrown its planting location near the rear of the house. The tree now presents issues including: Proximity to the building fabric and reduced clearance Increasing shading and dominance to the immediate area Limited space for future structural and root development Ongoing conflict with surrounding structures and garden use Given the restricted space and the species’ poor suitability for long-term containment in close quarters, removal is the most appropriate and sustainable management option. The work is routine within domestic settings where a tree has exceeded the size appropriate for its position. T2 Malus (Apple): Crown Reduction & Selective Removal The apple tree has a low-hanging lateral limb on the left side causing imbalance and obstructing access beneath the canopy. Removing this section will: Restore clear head height Prevent future limb failure due to excessive end-weight Improve access and usability of the garden A 1–2 metre crown reduction to the remaining canopy will: Rebalance the crown after the selective removal Maintain the natural form Promote healthy regrowth Reduce stress on weakened scaffold branches Provide routine seasonal maintenance appropriate for fruit trees This work represents standard arboricultural maintenance to preserve tree health, ensure safety, and maintain amenity value.
As published by the council, reference PA25/4297
Application record
- Reference
- PA25/4297
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Raise No objection
- Received
- 1 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 1 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 16 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Ward [HMP]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TW10 7DB
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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PA25/3257 Granted
341 Petersham Road Ham Richmond TW10 7DB
Canopy to front elevation, replacement front door, replacement windows to the front elevation and replacement windows/doors to the rear with one window enlarged in existing location.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Dec 2025
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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16 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Raise No objection
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13 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 16 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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