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88, CASTELNAU, LONDON, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, SW13 9EU

Granted Richmond upon Thames PA26/1134 Works to Trees Under TPO

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

1 Horse Chestnut Reduce crown by up to 1.5m from height and lateral spread, pruning back to suitable growth points and previous pruning points where appropriate to maintain natural form. Justification The tree is exhibiting signs of basal decay associated with Ganoderma, which is known to degrade the structural integrity of the root and buttress system. This condition increases the risk of instability and potential failure. The proposed crown reduction is required to reduce overall sail area and end weight, thereby decreasing mechanical loading on the compromised root system. The works will also improve crown balance and help mitigate the risk of failure while retaining the tree. This is a precautionary safety measure in response to an identified defect, rather than routine maintenance.

As published by the council, reference PA26/1134

Application record

Reference
PA26/1134
Type
Works to Trees Under TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Granted Permission
Received
30 Mar 2026
Validated
30 Mar 2026
Decided
13 May 2026
Ward
Barnes Ward [BRN]
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
SW13 9EU

Site history

Applications at this address on the Richmond upon Thames register

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 1 refused.

  • PA26/1167 Granted

    88, CASTELNAU, LONDON, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, SW13 9EU

    1 Horse Chestnut: Reduce crown by up to 1.5m from height and lateral spread, pruning back to suitable growth points and previous pruning points where appropriate to maintain natural form. Justification: The tree is exhibiting signs of basal decay associated with Ganoderma, which is known to degrade the structural integrity of the root and buttress system. This condition increases the risk of instability and potential failure. The proposed crown reduction is required to reduce overall sail area and end weight, thereby decreasing mechanical loading on the compromised root system. The works will also improve crown balance and help mitigate the risk of failure while retaining the tree. This is a precautionary safety measure in response to an identified defect, rather than routine maintenance.

    Submitted 1 Apr 2026 Trees
  • PA26/0195 Refused

    88, CASTELNAU, LONDON, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, SW13 9EU

    T1 Horse Chestnut: Reduce by approx 1.5m from the height and width Routine maintenance

    Decided 24 Mar 2026 Trees
  • PA25/3974 Granted

    88, CASTELNAU, LONDON, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, SW13 9EU

    T2 Robinia Pseudoacacia: Reduce by 2-3m from the height and width to shape Routine maintenance

    Decided 25 Nov 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Mar 2026

    Received by Richmond upon Thames

  2. 13 May 2026

    Decision issued: Granted Permission

  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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What this grant of permission means

Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 13 May 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.

Nearby applications

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  • 88, CASTELNAU, LONDON, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, SW13 9EU

    PA26/0195 Submitted 21 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    T1 Horse Chestnut: Reduce by approx 1.5m from the height and width Routine maintenance

    Refused Trees 3 docs
  • 88, CASTELNAU, LONDON, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, SW13 9EU

    PA25/3974 Submitted 3 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    T2 Robinia Pseudoacacia: Reduce by 2-3m from the height and width to shape Routine maintenance

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • 88, CASTELNAU, LONDON, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, SW13 9EU

    PA26/1167 Submitted 1 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    1 Horse Chestnut: Reduce crown by up to 1.5m from height and lateral spread, pruning back to suitable growth points and previous pruning points where appropriate to maintain natural form. Justification: The tree is exhibiting signs of basal decay associated with Ganoderma, which is known to degrade the structural integrity of the root and buttress system. This condition increases the risk of instability and potential failure. The proposed crown reduction is required to reduce overall sail area and end weight, thereby decreasing mechanical loading on the compromised root system. The works will also improve crown balance and help mitigate the risk of failure while retaining the tree. This is a precautionary safety measure in response to an identified defect, rather than routine maintenance.

    Granted Trees
  • 88 Castelnau Barnes Richmond Upon Thames SW13 9EU

    05/T0462/TCA Submitted 8 Aug 2005 50 yards away

    T1 - Lime (Tilia europaea) - Remove deadwood. T2 - Prunus spp. - 25% Crown reduction. T3 - Prunus spp. - 25% Crown reduction.

    Granted Trees
  • 86, CASTELNAU, LONDON, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, SW13 9EU

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    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition +1 29 docs
  • 86, CASTELNAU, LONDON, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, SW13 9EU

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    Proposed demolition of the existing rear extension and its replacement with a contemporary glazed box structure with partial green roof. Proposed bathroom extension to former coach house elevation. Internal remodelling to new extension and master bedroom.

    Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 26 docs

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    Received 8 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Trees