Planning application
The Gateways, Park Lane, Richmond
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 Sycmore (x1) Reduce the crown by 1.5-2m, back to previous most recent points of reduction. Final height 15m and width 12m.Reason: The owner of 18 Park Lane has complained about the twin-stemmed Sycamore growing on the boundary. T2 Robinia (x1) Reduce lateral branches. Final height 16m and width 15m. Reason: To give a 2m clearance from The Gateways building. T3 Sycamore (x1) (Adjacent to No.2 The Coach House) Reduce the crown by 3m (back to previous, most recent points of reduction.) Final height 13m and width 11m. Reason: To prevent overhang over building.
As published by the council, reference PA26/0105
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/0105
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Raise No objection
- Received
- 12 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 12 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 16 Jan 2026
- Ward
- South Richmond Ward [STR]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
Site history
Applications at this address on the Richmond upon Thames register
This site has had 2 applications since 2005: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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05/0637/FUL Refused
The Gateways Park Lane Richmond
Proposed conversion of and alterations to existing roof space (including insertion of roof lights and dormers) to provide 2no additional flats comprising 1 x 1 bed and 1 x 2 bed.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Jan 2026
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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