Planning application
Long Boathouse, Ash Island, Hampton Court Road, Hampton, East Molesey, KT8 9AX
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
1. Wild Cherry - Initiate new Pollard regime at 4 metres from ground level - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - 1. 16x9m down to 4m works to allow light in to property 2. Oak - Remove low crossing branch and crown lift remainder by approximately 1 metre to balance - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - 2. 12x8m lifting works to clear building 3. Oak - Tip thin by up to 20% following previous reduction works - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - 3. 12x8m works to reduce the density of the crown to allow dappled light through the canopy 4. Holly - Reduce height to 2 metres tall to reform the hedge - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - 4. 7x6m down to 2x6m works to reform an over grown hedge 5. Norway Maple - Crown lift by removal of first three 4'' diameter branches - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - 5. 18x10 works to balance crown following the removal of branch’s for new phone cables
As published by the council, reference PA26/3131
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/3131
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Recommendation under review
- Received
- 9 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 9 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Hampton Ward [HPT]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- KT8 9AX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Richmond upon Thames register
This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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23/3245/HOT Granted
Long Boathouse Ash Island Hampton Court Road Hampton East Molesey KT8 9AX
Demolition of an existing outbuilding and it's replacement with a similar outbuilding.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 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 4 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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The Bungalow Ash Island East Molesey KT8 9AX
98% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct
Removal of: T1 - dead sycamore. T2 - dead sycamore. T3 - dead holly.
Awaiting decision Trees -
Long Boathouse Ash Island Hampton Court Road Hampton East Molesey KT8 9AX
Demolition of an existing outbuilding and it's replacement with a similar outbuilding.
Granted Householder Demolition 18 docsSmall domestic -
The Lookout Taggs Island Hampton TW12 2HA
Location: Frontage 1. False Acacia Old pollard/Poor specimen. a) Fell in sections to ground level. Treat stump with 'Eco-plug' herbicide due to suckering nature of root area. (Leave for 6 to 8 weeks before removing/grinding out stump.) b) Grind out as much stump as reasonably practical. 2. Oak One sided poor specimen with 10% north-east lean. a) Fell in sections to ground level. b) Grind out as much stump as reasonably practical. 3. Sycamore x 2 Old pollards/Poor specimens. a) Fell in sections to ground level. Treat stump with 'Eco-plug' herbicide due to suckering nature of root area. (Leave for 6 to 8 weeks before removing/grinding out stump.) b) Grind out as much stump as reasonably practical.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
Ash Island Hampton Court Road Hampton
T1, T2, T3, T4, T13 & T14 - Sycamore - Remove T5 - Leylandi - Remove T6 - Pine - Raise crown to 30' T7 & T10 - Ash - Raise crown to 30' T8, T9, T11-T12, T15-T23 - Sycamore - Raise crown to 30' T24 - Elm Sucker - Remove T25 - Chestnut - Remove
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Riverine Plot 37 Taggs Island Hampton Middlesex TW12 2HA
Demolition of existing garden buildings and erection of log cabin.
Granted Householder Demolition 7 docsDomestic -
Molesey Boat Club Barge Walk East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AJ
Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J: Installation of solar photovoltaics on roof of non-domestic building.
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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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