Planning application
17 Cambridge Park Twickenham
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 False Acacia: (TPO) Remove the two main unmanaged codominant stems by cutting back to the primary fork at 6 metres. Retain the lower epicormic growth up to a maximum height of 8 metres. Finished dimensions: Height 8m, Width 6m. The tree exhibits advanced physiological decline, a thinning canopy, and a highly vulnerable unmanaged codominant stem structure. Multiple unidentified fungal brackets are present at the stem and root flare, indicating significant internal wood-decay. Recent branch failures have created safety concerns for neighbouring residents. Due to the likely severity of the decay and the high-target risk area, total removal of the tree is fully justified on safety grounds. However, this application is submitted as a pragmatic alternative to removal. Initiating a reduction to a 6-metre framework will completely eliminate the high-leverage codominant stems and drastically reduce wind-loading on the compromised root flare. This work is proposed as a risk-mitigation measure to safely retain the lower trunk habitat and a portion of the tree's amenity value, avoiding the immediate need for complete felling.
As published by the council, reference PA26/3064
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/3064
- Type
- Works to Trees Under TPO
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 3 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 3 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Twickenham Riverside Ward [TRW]
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Sep 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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15 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 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 46 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
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17 Cambridge Park Twickenham Richmond Upon Thames TW1 2JE
T1 - Robinia pseudoacacia - Fell
Granted Trees -
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18A Cambridge Park Twickenham TW1 2JE
FRONT GARDEN T1 Purple Leafed Plum (Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii') 30% Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by approximately 2-3m to tidy and contain and retain furnishing growth. Final height = 7m and final spread = 5m. T3 Yew (Taxus baccata) 20% Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by approximately 1-2m to tidy and contain and retain furnishing growth. Final height = 4m and final spread = 3m. T4 False Acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia) Reducecheight by 2m but maitain lateral growth for screening. Final height = 5m and final spread = 3m.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
24 Beaufort Road Twickenham TW1 2PQ
FRONT GARDEN T1 Robinia (Robinia frisia pseudoacacia) Reduce 3 stems closest to front of building by around 2m below the recent reduction points. Remove lowest limb over road. Ensure remaining crown is cut back to give at least 2m clearance from building. Final height = unchanged at 9m and final spread = unchanged at 6m.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
24 Beaufort Road Twickenham TW1 2PQ
FRONT GARDEN T1 False Acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia) Crown reduce by approximately 3-4m back to most recent previous reduction points as tree is becoming too large and regrowth has started to snap out. Reduce stem closest to house 2m below most recent points to give good clearance from the building. Final height = 5m and final spread = 3m.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
16 Beaufort Road Twickenham TW1 2PQ
Non material amendment to planning permission PA25/2484 - 1. Change of material to the rear elevation from hung slate with leadwork weathering details to new zinc cladding; 2. Additional new window to the rear elevation with top of the new window to be lower than the existing parapet wall similar to neighbouring properties 3. Alter position of doors onto roof terrace
Refused Amendments Windows or glazing 4 docs
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PA26/3103 Awaiting decision
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PA26/3101 Awaiting decision
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PA26/2625 Granted
23, Taggs Yard, Woodlands Road, London, SW13 0JZ
Silver Birch in Driveway, 23 Woodlands Road, london SW13 0JZ Having consulted two tree surgeons (Mark Spriggs and Jo Buckingham ( HTS Hardy Tree Surgeons)) I am applying for permission to remove the silver birch in the driveway, as well as the nearby holly tree. The Silver Birch (which was already mature when we purchased the property in 2000)., is approaching end of life, lost its crown in a storm approx 15 years ago and has shed additional limbs, one of which is curently hanging, held in place by dead climbing rose. The two leaders and side limbs are in danger of falling due to further decay evident in the trunk, and present a danger to the neighbour's garden (where young children play) as well as to users of the driveway, the propoerty's only access. Consideration has been given to weight reduction, but given the tree age and trunk condition this is not considered appropriate. We would be happy to leave the stump (and if desired some of the trunk left standing) in place so it can decay naturally over time to provide further habitat. Photographs of the tree, trunk and hanging branch are provided. The trees within the driveway are all self-seeded and have grown naturally, with consequent integrity. We do not think the narrow verge available, given also the lack of natural watering and need to keep the driveway trimmed back for access, is suitable for planting large trees, and if re-planting is required we would prefer to use suitable hedge species rather than replace like for like. Within the wider context of the garden we have in the past 20 years planted silver birch (two survive) and various cherries, gages and other trees. We have two large trees subject to TPO, (oak and sycamore) and do not believe it would be suitable to plant additional large trees - the garden already being well provided with trees and shrubs which support considerable wildlife. While work is undertaken on the birch we would also like to deal with the holly, which is in poor condition - one of the twin trunks is dead, while the other only supports a few side branches in poor condition. We woudl like permission to reduce this to a short standing trunk, to see if thereby we can encourage fresh growth from the base as part of the driveway hedge.
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PA26/2576 Granted
St Mary Magdalen Church, North Worple Way, London, SW14 8PR
Tree T03 Silver Birch Betula pendula Remove major dead wood Tree T11 Common Yew Taxus baccata Raise low canopy to 3m and prune crown to clear mausoleum by 1m. Tree T17 Wild Cherry Prunus avium Remove major dead wood Tree T19 Common Lime Tilia europaea Remove basal sucker growth and survey internal trunk decay Tree T24 Common Lime Tilia europaea Remove basal sucker growth and survey internal trunk decay Tree T27 Common Ash Fraxinus excelsior Remove major dead wood Tree T30 Pissards Plum Prunus atropurpurea Prune dead and decayed branches to 1m stubs (for wildlife) and prune remainder of tree by up to 2m restore an aesthetic shape. Tree T32 Common Ash Fraxinus excelsior Fell to near ground level and treat stump with herbicide Tree T33 Common Ash Fraxinus excelsior Fell to near ground level and treat stump with herbicide Tree T34 Common Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna Survey annually for branch safety or prune to reduce height by 2m Tree T35 Common Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna Prune to reduce height of crown by 3m and crown radius by approximately 1-1.5m. Tree T38 Golden Robinia Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' Remove central limb to fork and prune to reduce the height of the remainder of the crown by 4m and radius by 1-2m Tree T39 Cherry & Horse Chestnut Prunus & Aesculus Remove dead cherry in the group to ground level Tree T42 Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus Fell to near ground level and treat stump with herbicide Tree T43 Lawson Cypress Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Fell to ground level Tree T46 Common Ash Fraxinus excelsior Fell to near ground level and treat stump with herbicide Tree T47 Common Holly Ilex aquifolium Fell to near ground level and treat stump with herbicide Tree T49 Wild Cherry Prunus avium Fell to near ground level Tree T51 Wild Cherry Prunus avium Remove major dead wood Tree T52 Wild Cherry Prunus avium Remove major dead wood and girdle ivy. Tree T55 Common Ash Fraxinus excelsior Remove major deadwood Tree T56 Common Ash Fraxinus excelsior Remove major deadwood Tree T58 Common Lime Tilia europaea Remove basal sucker growth and survey internal trunk decay Tree T62 Common Ash Fraxinus excelsior Fell to near ground level and treat stump with herbicide Tree T65 Common Ash Fraxinus excelsior Fell to near ground level and treat stump with herbicide Tree T66 Common Ash Fraxinus excelsior Fell to near ground level and treat stump with herbicide Tree T67 Common Ash Fraxinus excelsior Fell to near ground level and treat stump with herbicide
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PA26/3083 Granted
Fulwell Golf Club, Wellington Road, Hampton, TW12 1JY
5 DAY DANGEROUS TREE NOTICE - Oak Tree on the golf course. The reason for the emergency, is that A huge huge limb came down and the rest of the oak is seriously in danger of snapping