Planning application
PA26/2166
88, Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BB
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference PA26/2166
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jun 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Richmond upon Thames for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
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.
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PA26/2633 Awaiting decision
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