Planning application
PA26/2295
Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Road, Hampton
Proposal
G0069 - Acer pseudoplatanus: 2m full crown reduction to alleviate forces at primary branch junction. R0012 - Betula utilis var. jacquemontii: Fell to Ground Level. No desire to replant due to proximity to scheduled ancient monument. R0164 - Aesculus hippocastanum: 1.5m full crown reduction to alleviate forces at primary branch junction. G0036 - Robinia pseudoacacia: 1.5m reduction in height to alleviate forces at cracked primary branch junction.
As published by the council, reference PA26/2295
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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PA26/1899 Awaiting decision
Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Road, Hampton
Certificate of lawfulness to confirm that the existing use of the parts of Home Park and the Paddocks for events including a music festival and flower show, and associated operations and car parking, is lawful.
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PA26/1764 Granted
Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Road, Hampton
17028 - Robinia pseudoacacia - Fell to ground level 17036 - Robinia pseudoacacia - Fell to ground level 17040 - Robinia pseudoacacia - Fell to ground level 17044 - Robinia pseudoacacia - Fell to ground level The removal of these trees is in line with our ongoing efforts to reduce the number of non-native tree species within Home Park, and to enable the installation of drainage systems in relation to the ongoing restoration of the Shepperds Huts Complex. Following project completion the area will be replanted with a mix of native species to help promote biodiversity within the area and to be in keeping with the historical and cultural setting of the site.
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PA26/1762 Granted
Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Road, Hampton
5320 - Acer pseudoplatanus - 3m full crown reduction 14756 - Tillia x europaea - 15m reduction to mitigate forces on decayed base and enable retention for habitat. Reduce S aspect below final high by c. 5m to keep general form. Use coronet and rip cuts to increase habitat value. 22493 - Aesculus hippocastanum - reduce hight by c. 8m to reduce likelihood of further catastrophic failure of the main stem. final hight should br c. 3m above recent failure. reduce extended southern limbs by upto 4m to reduce lever movement on branch junctions. 17096 - Aesculus hippocastanum - 3m full crown reduction to reduce lever arm effects and forces on decayed scaffold structure 53204 - Aesculus hippocastanum - Reduce low phototrophic limbs to W by 3m, reduce lateral spread of remaining canopy by 2m to reduce lever arm effects, lift over workshop by 3m to provide access for scaffolding 60300 - Populus spp. - Monolith tree at 5m and retain for habitat 60396 - Aesculus hippocastanum - 3m full crown reduction to reduce loading on decayed main stem and lessen likelihood of catastrophic failure 60440 - Tilia x europaea - Reduce in height by c. 6m to a final height of c. 9m to mitigate likelihood of major stem failure. Onward management as a pollard
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PA25/3108 Granted
Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Road, Hampton
Home Park borders Hampton Court Road with a single row of 119 mostly mature horse chestnut within the park. Many of the trees are becoming over weighted with over extended lateral limbs over the wall, putting a lot of pressure on main stem unions. This application relates to the most recent tree survey on this area complete on 05/09/2025. 38 trees were found to require remedial work to reduce tree risk to an acceptable level. Of the 38 trees: 7 have been recommended to fell because they are in significant decline and have not responded well to previous works. 21 trees were recommended a reduction of 5m over the roadside and a re-balance of the crown. The average height is 19m and average crown spread 15m, this would result in recommended stems having an average height of 18m and crown spread of 10m. 4 stems have been recommended to repollard to previous points for long term tree retention. 6 stems have been recommended crown lifting above the wall and reduction of a specific lateral limb to stabilize the crown. The attached tree survey report includes a timescale for each remedial work recommendation. The works recommended would be carried out over 1 year to minimize the visual impact and prioritize trees of worst health.
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05/3810/C84 Granted
Boat Shed And Ticket Office Barge Walk Kingston Upon Thames Surrey
Demolition of boat shed and ticket office
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PA25/2563 Awaiting decision
Ivy House Hampton Court Road Hampton East Molesey KT8 9DD
Demolition of an existing brick structure and the erection of a single-storey rear extension with glazed link, installation of external steps and veranda to east elevation, alterations to existing and proposed new windows, creation of a natural pool, installation of iron balustrade adjacent to the eastern boundary wall, installation of external uplights and alterations to front boundary wall.
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.