Planning application
19 The Green Twickenham TW2 5TU
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1. Ash Tree Rear Garden: Carry out an aerial climbing Inspection to assess the condition of stems, unions, and limbs supported by the bracing Inspect the remainder of the crown for cracks, splits, decay, cavities, or dysfunctional wood Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter. Inspection of COBRA Tree Bracing Systems The current condition and performance of the COBRA bracing system. The condition of the supported tree parts Whether the bracing system remains appropriate, safe, and effective. Report any adverse findings, and recommendations made are advisory and based on on the tree’s condition at the time of inspection. The tree's current height is 17m, and its crown spread is 15m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 17m, and the crown spread is 15m. T2. Yew Tree Rear Garden: Reduce the height by 2.5m and lateral spread by up to 2m, providing a natural rounded form. The tree's current height is 9m, and its crown spread is 6m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 6.5m, and the crown spread is 4m.
As published by the council, reference PA26/1287
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/1287
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Raise No objection
- Received
- 14 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 14 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 13 May 2026
- Ward
- South Twickenham Ward [STT]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TW2 5TU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Apr 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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13 May 2026
Decision issued: Raise No objection
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13 Aug 2026
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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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