Planning application
4 Montpelier Row Twickenham TW1 2NQ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 – Magnolia Current height: 10m Current crown spread: 8m Raise the crown over the north- to west-facing canopy extending above The Crown pub car park and bin store by removing or pruning suitable secondary growth to achieve a clearance of 4m above the car park and bin storage area. Raise the remainder of the crown to provide a clearance of 3m where it extends over the three neighbouring gardens, retaining the tree's natural form wherever practicable. Reduce the lower south- to east-facing section of the crown by 2m to restore a balanced, natural crown shape, as this area has become elongated and is placing excessive end-weight on the supporting branch. T2 – Purple Plum Current height: 7m Current crown spread: 5m Thin the crown by approximately 20% through the selective removal of internal epicormic growth exhibiting an unnatural growth pattern and contributing to crown congestion. Retain the tree's natural shape, balance and amenity value. T3 – Silver Birch Current height: 10m Current crown spread: 4m Remove the three lowest branches as they are extending too low over the garden, suppressing light to the established understorey planting and limiting the available growing space beneath the canopy. These branches are unsuitable for reduction, as doing so would result in stub cuts, creating poor pruning wounds and compromising the tree's natural form and appearance. Removal of the complete branches represents the most appropriate arboricultural management option.
As published by the council, reference PA26/2753
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/2753
- Type
- Works to Trees Under TPO
- Status
- Recommendation under review
- Received
- 7 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 7 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Twickenham Riverside Ward [TRW]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TW1 2NQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Aug 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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16 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 2 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Richmond upon Thames took a median of 45 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Richmond upon Thames for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Richmond upon Thames decided tree works applications in a median of 33 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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6 Montpelier Row Twickenham TW1 2NQ
T1 – Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) Approximate dimensions: 8m height, 6m lateral spread Proposed works: Crown reduction to address overextension on one section, removing approximately 2.5m of growth from the affected limbs only, retaining overall tree form. Proposed resultant dimensions: 7.5m height, 5m lateral spread. T2 – Magnolia (Magnolia sp.) Approximate dimensions: 8m height, 5m lateral spread Proposed works: Modest crown reduction of 0.5–1m throughout to improve shape and maintain balanced form, retaining the natural character of the tree. T3 – Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) Approximate dimensions: 8m height, 5m lateral spread Proposed works: Crown reduction of approximately 2m throughout to reshape the canopy and reintegrate overextended limbs, reducing weight on extended growth and improving overall structure. Proposed resultant dimensions: 6m height, 3m lateral spread.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
3, Montpelier Row, Twickenham, TW1 2NQ
Details pursuant to conditions C2 Details (parts b), c), f), g), h) ONLY); Details; C3. Window obscure glazed; C6. Schedule of external landscaping materials; C7. Materials schedule of planning reference 24/2255/HOT
Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 12 docs -
3, Montpelier Row, Twickenham, TW1 2NQ
Details pursuant to conditions C2. Details (parts b), c), f), g), h) ONLY); C5. Schedule of external landscaping materials; C6. Materials schedule of planning reference 24/2256/LBC
Granted Conditions 12 docs -
3, Montpelier Row, Twickenham, TW1 2NQ
Variation of planning conditions C4 approved drawings and C5 Fire safety of application 24/2255/HOT - Changes include modifications to door opening directions, minor alterations to the division of glazing panels (in new build areas), minor amendments to the roof lights (new build areas).
Granted Amendments New dwelling Loft or dormer +1 9 docs -
3, Montpelier Row, Twickenham, TW1 2NQ
Variation of planning reference 24/2256/LBC and conditions C3. Approved drawings and C4. Fire safety. Changes include modifications to door opening directions, minor alterations to the division of glazing panels (in new build areas), minor amendments to the roof lights (new build areas).
Granted Amendments New dwelling Loft or dormer +1 9 docs -
3 Montpelier Row Twickenham Richmond Upon Thames TW1 2NQ
T1 - Fig (Ficus spp.) - Remove 3 branches overhanging wall
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