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4, Church Walk, Richmond, TW9 1SN

Granted Richmond upon Thames PA26/1944 Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area

Works: Trees Small domestic

Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register

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

Proposal

Acer tree to front of house (see sketch of location and photograph) Tree roots are causing structural damage to listed property as well as boundary wall with neighbour (see photographs attached). Removal of tree is therefore proposed. Replacing with a new tree is not proposed - this would simply lead to the same issue occurring again. Tree does not appear to be significantly old - photographs from historic planning application records show the tree was not present in 2015, so was likely planted sometime in the last decade.

As published by the council, reference PA26/1944

Application record

Reference
PA26/1944
Type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Raise No objection
Received
4 Jun 2026
Validated
4 Jun 2026
Decided
20 Jul 2026
Ward
South Richmond Ward [STR]
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TW9 1SN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Richmond upon Thames register

This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • PA26/1834 Granted

    4, Church Walk, Richmond, TW9 1SN

    Replacement of a front dormer window to double glazed timber frames, to match existing.

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • PA26/1833 Granted

    4, Church Walk, Richmond, TW9 1SN

    Replacement of a front dormer window to double glazed timber frames, to match existing

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Jun 2026

    Received by Richmond upon Thames

  2. 20 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Raise No objection

  3. 26 Jul 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 20 July 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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    PA26/1834 Submitted 28 May 2026 0m away

    Replacement of a front dormer window to double glazed timber frames, to match existing.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 12 docs
  • 4, Church Walk, Richmond, TW9 1SN

    PA26/1833 Submitted 28 May 2026 0m away

    Replacement of a front dormer window to double glazed timber frames, to match existing

    Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 11 docs
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    05/2914/LBC Submitted 3 Oct 2005 4m away

    Alterations to form internal lobby, en-suite bathroom and to provide roof lights in the rear and kitchen roof.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer 11 docs
  • 3, Church Walk, Richmond, TW9 1SN

    PA26/1252 Submitted 10 Apr 2026 5m away

    Variation of planning approval PA25/2829 (LBC) to allow for changes following the discovery of decayed timbers, revised drawings are submitted to reflect the updated structural design and a new isometric drawing illustrating the new structural interventions, within the context of the retained historic fabric. Variation from the approved casement opening sash windows to more historically accurate traditional sash windows. A revised structural report, capturing the defects revealed during the construction process and the proposed remediation.

    Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 17 docs
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    PA25/2880 Submitted 20 Aug 2025 5m away

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  • 3 Church Walk Richmond TW9 1SN

    PA25/2875 Submitted 19 Aug 2025 5m away

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