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13 Water Lane Twickenham TW1 3NP

Granted Richmond upon Thames PA25/4340 Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area

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

Proposal

Tree 1 – Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) Location: Rear garden, left side against boundary wall Height: Approximately 4–5 metres Works Proposed: Fell and remove the tree completely, including all stems Grind out or cut back stump to below ground level to prevent regrowth Reason: The tree is oversized for the small garden, blocks daylight, sheds substantial leaves, and restricts usable garden space. No amenity value to the wider conservation area. Tree 2 – Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) (invasive species) Location: Rear garden, right side near brick boundary wall Height: Approximately 4–5 metres Works Proposed: Fell and remove the entire tree, including all stems Treat stump to prevent regrowth (this species is known for aggressive suckering) Reason: This is a recognised invasive species that spreads rapidly, damages walls/foundations, and provides no positive landscape contribution. Early removal is recommended before the tree establishes a larger root system. General notes for both trees *All resulting debris will be removed from site. *Works will be carried out by a suitably qualified and insured tree surgeon. *No replacement planting is proposed unless required by the council.

As published by the council, reference PA25/4340

Application record

Reference
PA25/4340
Type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Raise No objection
Received
4 Dec 2025
Validated
4 Dec 2025
Decided
15 Dec 2025
Ward
Twickenham Riverside Ward [TRW]
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TW1 3NP

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Dec 2025

    Received by Richmond upon Thames

  2. 15 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Raise No objection

  3. 13 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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What this grant of permission means

Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 15 December 2025, 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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