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9, Popes Grove, Twickenham, TW2 5TA

Granted Richmond upon Thames PA26/3014 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

Front Garden (Centre) T1: Silver birch tree o Reduce height by approximately 1 - 1.5 back to previous points o Reduce sides by approximately 1m o Provide approximately 2.5m clearance to help prevent squirrels from crossing o Lift the canopy to approximately 4m above ground level by removing secondary branches only o Remove epicormic growth o Remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 7M Height of tree after reduction: 6M Spread of tree currently: 5M Spread of tree after reduction: 4M Reasons for work: General tree maintenance More light Clearance from building Lift over road low trees Maintaining tree in its current setting Overhanging footpath

As published by the council, reference PA26/3014

Application record

Reference
PA26/3014
Type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Raise No objection
Received
1 Sep 2026
Validated
1 Sep 2026
Decided
25 Sep 2026
Ward
South Twickenham Ward [STT]
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TW2 5TA

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 1 Sep 2026

    Received by Richmond upon Thames

  2. 8 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 25 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Raise No objection

  4. 27 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Decided

    Previously Recommendation under review.

Documents

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What this grant of permission means

Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 25 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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