Planning application
PA26/2053
ORLEANS PARK SCHOOL, Orleans Park School, Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BB
Proposal
Works Specification Summary T001, T002 and T004 Reduce the previously reduced/heavily reduced branches back to the previous pruning points, and to reduce the remaining crown by approximately 2m-3m to match and stabilise deadwood. The purpose of the works is to reduce crown loading, manage foreseeable branch failure risk and support the continued retention of the trees. Final pruning cuts, retained growth points and the extent of reduction should be determined on site by a competent arboricultural contractor, working to the supplied specification and BS3998. T003 and T005 Undertake selective branch reduction only, as illustrated in the supporting photographs. Works should only target identified branches that have outgrown the generally regarded outline of the canopy. These branches are displaying features comparable to those associated with the recent major branch failure within the linear group. The works should be limited to the minimum necessary to reduce foreseeable risk while retaining the overall form, canopy function and amenity value of the trees. All pruning works should be undertaken in accordance with BS3998 by a suitably competent and insured arboricultural contractor. Update to Works: T001 – London plane Withdraw the previously proposed crown reduction. Proceed with aerial inspection and removal of deadwood only. T002 – London plane Withdraw the previously proposed crown reduction. Proceed with aerial inspection and removal of deadwood only. T003 – Atlas cedar Proceed with the previously proposed selective branch reduction. An aerial inspection is also proposed. T004 – London plane Withdraw the previously proposed wider crown reduction. Proceed with aerial inspection, removal of deadwood, and selective branch reduction over the school side only. T005 – Atlas cedar Proceed with the previously proposed selective branch reduction as originally submitted. The selective branch reductions are recommended due to features such as splits and dysfunctional areas of primary branches located over high use areas. The school’s preferred outcome remains the retention and responsible management of the trees, while reducing foreseeable
As published by the council, reference PA26/2053
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Jun 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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19 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Raise No objection
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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06/T0159/TCA Granted
Orleans Park School Richmond Road Twickenham Richmond Upon Thames TW1 3BB
T1 - Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) - Crown reduce the main stems by 25% Reduce 1 lower limb with large cavity by 50% T2 - Maple (Acer spp.) - Section fell. T3 - Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) - Reduce by 25% T4 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Section fell. T5 - Sycamore x 2 (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Section fell. T6 - Maple (Acer spp.) - Section fell. T7 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Deadwood. T8 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Remove deadwood, trunk growth and broken branch. Remove decayed central limb. T9 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Fell. T10 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Fell. T11 - Poplar (Populus spp.) - Remove one limb. T12 - Lime (Tilia europaea) - Remove epicormic and deadwood. T13 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Remove deadwood. T14 - Leaning decayed Sycamore - Fell. T15 - Decayed Sycamore - Reduce 30% T16 - London Plane (Platanus hispanica.) - Remove deadwood. T18 - Common Oak (Quercus robur) - Remove deadwood. T19 - London Plane (Platanus hispanica) - Remove deadwood. Lift to statutory height. T20 - London Plane (Platanus hispanica) - Remove deadwood. Lift to statutory height. T22 - London Plane (Platanus hispanica) - Remove deadwood. T23 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Lift over road and remove deadwood. T24 - London Plane (Platanus hispanica) - Lift to three metres removing several large limbs. T25 - London Plane (Platanus hispanica) - Lift over road. T26 - London Plane (Platanus hispanica) - Remove deadwood and Russian vine. T27 and 28 - 2x Lime (Tilia europaea) 2 x - Remove deadwood and lift to canopy height. T29 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Remove deadwood and lift to canopy height. T30 - Lime - Remove deadwood. T31 - Oak - Remove deadwood. T32 2x Hawthorns - Remove deadwood. T33 - Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) - Tidy. T34 - All Ash and Sycamore - Remove deadwood. T35 - Yew - Remove Lowest limb.
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06/T0281/TPO Granted
Orleans Park School Richmond Road Twickenham Richmond Upon Thames TW1 3BB
T1 (T27) - Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris) - Remove deadwood.
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PA26/2166 Awaiting decision
88, Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BB
T4. Ash Tree (Fraxinus excelsior) See Map: Young/Self-sown: Retention is not recommended due to its poor form and limited long-term potential. Removal and replacement with a more appropriate species is advised to achieve improved arboricultural and landscape value in the future. Fell in sections to ground level and grind out the stump. The tree's current height is 8m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 0.0m, and the crown spread is 0.0m T7. Ash Tree (Fraxinus excelsior) See Map: Self-sown. Retention is not recommended due to its poor form and limited long-term potential. Compromised main fork at 1m. Removal and replacement with a more appropriate species is advised to achieve improved arboricultural and landscape value in the future. Suggested Work: Fell in sections to ground level and grind out the stump. The tree's current height is 12m, and its crown spread is 5m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 0.0m, and the crown spread is 0.0m T9. Ash Tree (Fraxinus excelsior) See Map: Self-sown. Retention is not recommended due to its poor form and limited long-term potential. Removal and replacement with a more appropriate species is advised to achieve improved arboricultural and landscape value in the future. Suggested Work: Fell in sections to ground level and grind out the stump. The tree's current height is 11m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 0.0m, and the crown spread is 0.0m T10. Holly Tree (Ilex X altaclarensis) See Map: Fell in sections to ground level and grind out the stump. The tree's current height is 6m, and its crown spread is 2m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 0.0m, and the crown spread is 0.0m.
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05/3318/HOT Granted
The Old Chapel Orleans Road Twickenham TW1 3BJ
Install new doorway into rear wall (glass and timber).
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05/3318/DD01 Granted
The Old Chapel Orleans Road Twickenham Richmond Upon Thames TW1 3PL
Details pursuant to condition U07577 (details to specified scale) of planning permission 05/3318/HOT.
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05/3755/HOT Granted
29 Orleans Road Twickenham Richmond Upon Thames TW1 3BJ
Construction of a wall in reclaimed brick to the rear of the property
Other trees applications
In Richmond upon Thames
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PA26/2636 Awaiting decision
26 Onslow Avenue Richmond TW10 6QB
See attached PDF showing satellite view of houses number 20 to 30 on Onslow Avenue. The sycamore tree in the rear garden of number 26 is marked by a red dotted circle on the plan. It is proposed to reduce the height and spread of the tree to growth points approximately 2m above previous pruning. This is to maintain a manageable overall height of 4.5m and spread of 4m of the tree to avoid overhang to neighbouring properties and reduce any potential risk of root ingress into drains.
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PA26/2633 Awaiting decision
Maisonette First And Second Floor 197 Castelnau Barnes London SW13 9ER
T1 & T2 – Lime (Tilia spp.) Proposed Works: Fell both Lime trees to ground level by sectional dismantling. Arboricultural Justification The two Lime trees are small, previously pollarded specimens that are in poor structural condition and no longer represent suitable trees for retention. Inspection identified extensive decay at the base of both stems together with significant decay associated with the historic pollard heads, indicating progressive structural deterioration. The trees exhibit poor vitality and the combination of basal decay and decayed pollard unions has substantially compromised their long-term structural integrity. The trees are also unsuitably located within a confined area where there is insufficient space for continued development. Their proximity to surrounding structures and the restricted growing environment has resulted in an ongoing conflict between the trees and their surroundings, making long-term retention impractical. Given the advanced stage of decay affecting both the basal stem and crown, together with their limited remaining safe life expectancy, continued cyclical pruning would not provide a sustainable management solution and would only prolong the retention of structurally compromised trees. The proposed removal represents the most appropriate long-term arboricultural solution, eliminating the foreseeable risk associated with progressive structural failure whilst allowing the opportunity for replacement planting with species better suited to the available growing space. The works are considered reasonable, proportionate and in accordance with the principles of good arboricultural management and BS3998:2010 – Tree Work – Recommendations.
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PA26/2647 Granted
The Manor House, Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, TW10 7HA
5 DAY DANGEROUS TREE NOTICE - removal of a dead tree T72 on the tree survey
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PA26/2617 Awaiting decision
51 Kew Green Kew Richmond TW9 3AA
Quercus ilex in front garden. Requesting crown reduction back to previous pruning cuts visible from 2015. Reduce in height by 2-3m, reduce laterals by 1-2m & shape. Nothing bigger than 5cm diameter to be cut as advised by consulted tree surgeon (Bartlett's), who would be employed to undertake the works. Reasons for work- concern re damage to tree from Coaches (to Kew Gardens) reduction would prevent interference from large vehicles whilst maintaining shape of crown.
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PA26/2627 Awaiting decision
29 Netherton Road Twickenham TW1 1LZ
Purple plum (T1) – Fell to ground level. Reason: Tree is dead. Yew (T2) – Fell to ground level. Reason: Tree is too large for the site and is actively suppressing the adjacent Pear tree. Pear (T3) – Prune to remove dead wood. Reason: To remove deadwood hazards and promote healthy growth. Elder (T4) – Crown reduction by up to 1.5–2 meters. Reason: Tree is too large for the site location.