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5, Sycamore House, Langdon Park, Teddington, TW11 9PE

Granted Richmond upon Thames PA26/2703 Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Tree works around two power substations at Langdon Park. Self-seeded trees to be maintained or removed due to close proximity to a power substation, where access is required SUBSTATION 1 on the Holmesdale Road side of Langdon Park x1 Group of self-seeded young trees along the side of the substation. Fell as close to ground level as possible and treat the stumps with eco plugs to prevent regrowth. SUBSTATION 2 on the Normansfield Avenue side of Langdon Park x1 Willow tree, next to the substation door. Fell as close to ground level as possible and treat the stump with eco plugs to prevent regrowth. x1 Goat Willow tree. Re-pollard, to the previous reduction points. x1 Group of shrubs Fell as close to ground level as possible. x1 Group of young self-seeded mixed species trees, to the rear of the substation. Cut back to provide a 1 metre clearance from the substation building.

As published by the council, reference PA26/2703

Application record

Reference
PA26/2703
Type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Raise No objection
Received
3 Aug 2026
Validated
3 Aug 2026
Decided
15 Sep 2026
Ward
Hampton Wick & South Teddington Ward [HPK]
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TW11 9PE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Richmond upon Thames register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • PA26/2542 Granted

    5, Sycamore House, Langdon Park, Teddington, TW11 9PE

    5 DAY DANGEROUS TREE NOTICE - Located behind properties 19 - 23, Sycamore Park, 5 Langdon Park Indian Bean tree in Langdon Park. The tree has forked at approximately 300cm above ground level, which is where the tree has split. The additional decay and fungal fruiting bodies are affecting the base of the tree. Given the extent of the decay, we recommend the tree should be felled and replaced with two new Indian bean trees.

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 3 Aug 2026

    Received by Richmond upon Thames

  2. 13 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 15 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Raise No objection

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

2 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 15 September 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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  • Sycamore House 5 Langdon Park Teddington TW11 9PE

    PA25/3796 Submitted 22 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Full details attached for the annual tree works, requested at this address and summarised per tree as; * Felling of 3 trees to assist the health of others within a group area. * Monolith a tree to a habitat stick, with an already snapped out top. * Removal of a branch growing through a neighbouring council tree and cut back from the roadside. * A lift of lower limbs above a footpath * A small group of trees, two stems to be removed.

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    PA26/2542 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    5 DAY DANGEROUS TREE NOTICE - Located behind properties 19 - 23, Sycamore Park, 5 Langdon Park Indian Bean tree in Langdon Park. The tree has forked at approximately 300cm above ground level, which is where the tree has split. The additional decay and fungal fruiting bodies are affecting the base of the tree. Given the extent of the decay, we recommend the tree should be felled and replaced with two new Indian bean trees.

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