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51 Kings Road, Richmond, Surrey

Split decision Richmond upon Thames PA25/4323 Works to Trees Under TPO

Works: Trees

Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.

Proposal

T2. Holm Oak Front Garden of 51: Remove the large epicormic shoot closest to the wall. Reduce any further overhang to the wall line. Reduce height and spread by 2.5m - 3m, leaving a rounded framework. The tree's current height is 14.5m, and its crown spread is 12.5m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 12m, and the crown spread is 10m.

As published by the council, reference PA25/4323

Application record

Reference
PA25/4323
Type
Works to Trees Under TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Part approved, part refused As published: Split Decision
Received
3 Dec 2025
Validated
3 Dec 2025
Decided
23 Jan 2026
Ward
South Richmond Ward [STR]
Decision by
Delegated Decision

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 3 Dec 2025

    Received by Richmond upon Thames

  2. 23 Jan 2026

    Decision issued: Split Decision

  3. 13 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

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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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