Planning application
53 High Street Hampton TW12 2SX
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Beech tree (T1) to be reduced approx 3-4M, approx 1.5M below previous points. Tree is becoming large and dense and is blocking light to neighbouring gardens and properties. Neighbours have raised concerns of subsidence issues. Mixed prunus trees (G1) to be crown reduced approx 1m-1.5m. Trees are becoming elongated and blocking light as well as susceptible to branch failure
As published by the council, reference PA26/3181
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/3181
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 14 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 14 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Hampton Ward [HPT]
- Postcode
- TW12 2SX
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Sep 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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17 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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24 Sep 2026
Status changed to Registered
Previously Validation Returns TPO/CA.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 9 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 35 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 0.3 miles
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53B High Street Hampton Richmond Upon Thames TW12 2SX
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Granted Trees 1 doc -
53 High Street Hampton Richmond Upon Thames TW12 2SX
T1 - Holly (Ilex aquifolium) - Crown reduce 10ft approximate lift . Take back from car park. T2 - Holly (Ilex aquifolium) - Crown reduce 10ft approximate lift . Take back from car park.
Granted Trees -
55 High Street Hampton Richmond Upon Thames TW12 2SX
T1 - Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) - Crown thin 10-15% Deadwood remove. T2 - Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) - Remove deadwood and limb.
Granted Trees -
53A High Street Hampton TW12 2SX
Beech tree (T1) to be crown reduced back to previous points, 1.5-2M approx. Crown beginning to become congested with some crossing/rubbing branches & is causing excessive shading to surrounding gardens & properties. Some knuckles for inspection due to some stems beginning to break & fall. Current tree height: 24M Current spread: 6M Reduced/proposed tree height: 22M Spread:5M Reduced by 1-2M
Granted Trees 2 docs -
51B High Street Hampton TW12 2SX
Proposed ground floor rear extension.
Granted Householder Extension 10 docsDomestic -
57 High Street Hampton TW12 2SX
T1 - Sycamore - Reduce crown by 2m to a height and width of 8m. Final height 7m and width 5m. T3 - Eucalyptus - Reduce crown back to previous points of reduction (2.5m off height and 1m off width). T7 - Eucalyptus - Reduce crown by 2m (back to previous points of reduction). Final height 8m and width 6m.
Granted Trees 4 docs
Other tree works applications
In Richmond upon Thames
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PA26/3369 Granted
15 Fitzwilliam Avenue Richmond TW9 2DQ
REAR GARDEN T1 Bay (Laurus nobilis) Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2.5m. Final height 3.5m and spread 1.5m.
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PA26/3384 Granted
7, The Terrace, London, SW13 0NP
5 DAY DANGEROUS TREE NOTICE - 1x Eucalyptus - Fell
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PA26/3383 Granted
32, Marlborough Road, Richmond, TW10 6JR
5 DAY DANGEROUS TREE NOTICE - dead silver birch - fell
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PA26/3103 Granted
20 Chalmers Way Twickenham TW1 1QG
T1 False Acacia - Fell to ground level and poison stump to grind in 6 -12 month following poison. Client wishes to replant in the future.
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PA26/3101 Granted
85, The Vineyard, Richmond, TW10 6AT
Reducing the crown of an Old Mature Prunus Cerasifera that is leaning at 45 deg with a 10 cm by 10 cm basal trunk cavity at the base of a 23 cm diameter trunk. The current height is approx 5.5m and the maximum branch radius 3.5m (bearing in mind the tree is leaning at 45 deg. Other trees in the garden are a Betula Pendula, Olea Europaea (*2) and and Malus Domestica (*2). All in the rear garden.