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23, Spencer Road, Twickenham, TW2 5TZ

Granted Richmond upon Thames PA26/0014 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

REAR GARDEN T1 Ceanothus 20% Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by approximately 1-2m to tidy and contain, retaining furnishing growth. Final height = 5m and final spread = 4m. T2 Bay (Laurus nobilis) Crown Reduction - Reducing the height of the tree by approximately 1-2m and trim sides to tidy and contain into a 'teardrop' shape. Final height = 4m and final spread = 3m.

As published by the council, reference PA26/0014

Application record

Reference
PA26/0014
Type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Raise No objection
Received
5 Jan 2026
Validated
5 Jan 2026
Decided
13 Jan 2026
Ward
South Twickenham Ward [STT]
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TW2 5TZ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Jan 2026

    Received by Richmond upon Thames

  2. 13 Jan 2026

    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 13 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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