Planning application
5, Riverdale Road, Twickenham
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T2 – Beech: Reduce the lateral branches growing towards the building and roof back to suitable growth points to provide approximately 2m clearance from the building. No overall height reduction proposed.
As published by the council, reference PA26/3097
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/3097
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Recommendation under review
- Received
- 7 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 7 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Twickenham Riverside Ward [TRW]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Sep 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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17 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 2 November 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.
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In Richmond upon Thames
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PA26/2546 Granted
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PA26/2843 Granted
STREET RECORD Sheridan Place Hampton
T66. False Acacia Main Access Road/Entrance: Decay is present on old pruning cuts, which may cause new growth to fail. Suggest: Reduce height by 3.5m and balance. Inspect old pruning wounds. The tree's current height is 10m, and its crown spread is 5m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 6.5m, and the crown spread is 5m T67. False Acacia Sheridan Place, Communal Areas, Hampton, TW12 2SB: Remove hanging branch Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adverse conditions. The tree's current height is 11m, and its crown spread is 8m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 11m, and the crown spread is 8m T69. English Oak Sheridan Place, Communal Areas, Hampton, TW12 2SB: Reduce branches to clear neighbouring property by a distance of 3m. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adverse conditions. The tree's current height is 9m, and its crown spread is 8m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 9m, and the crown spread is 8m T77. Ash Tree Main Access Road/Entrance: Reduce lateral spread over the main road by 2.5m, leaving suitable growth points. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adverse conditions. The tree's current height is 11m, and its crown spread is 9m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 11m, and the crown spread is 6.5m, not radial G78. Holly Group (3) Sheridan Place, Communal Areas, Hampton, TW12 2SB/ Next to 2 Ormond Avenue: Reduce height to 3m and trim to shape. The tree's current height is 5m, and its crown spread is 6m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 3m, and the crown spread is 5m T152. English Oak Sheridan Place, Communal Areas, Hampton, TW12 2SB: Raise canopy by 1.5m. Severe Ivy at the base of the tree to manage the spread. The tree's current height is 8m, and its crown spread is 9m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 8m, and the crown spread is 9m
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PA26/2840 Granted
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The walnut tree as shown in the attached drawing the attached drawing shows the extent of the pruning works
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PA26/2829 Granted
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PA26/2688 Granted
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