Planning application
88, CASTELNAU, LONDON, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, SW13 9EU
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.
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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.
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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
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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
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Mar 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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13 May 2026
Decision issued: Granted Permission
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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 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.
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