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Aquarius, Eel Pie Island, Twickenham

Awaiting decision Richmond upon Thames PA26/3277 Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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Proposal

Ground of Aquarius (Front Boundary) T9: Weeping willow - Pollard back to previous pruning points by 3m Height of tree currently: 6m Height of tree after reduction: 4m Spread of tree currently: 5m Spread of tree after reduction: 4m Stem is hollowing and roots are decayed. T11: Lime tree - Re-pollard by 3m Height of tree currently: 8m Height of tree after reduction: 6m Spread of tree currently: 4m Spread of tree after reduction: 2m Hollow stem previously Pollarded with extensive re-growth.

As published by the council, reference PA26/3277

Application record

Reference
PA26/3277
Type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Status
Recommendation under review
Received
22 Sep 2026
Validated
22 Sep 2026
Ward
Twickenham Riverside Ward [TRW]
Decision by
Delegated Decision

Site history

Applications at this address on the Richmond upon Thames register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • PA26/3021 Granted

    Aquarius, Eel Pie Island, Twickenham

    Grounds of Aquarius T1: Cherry tree (located outside property #4) – Reduce by 0.5m back to previous points Height of tree currently: 4m Height of tree after reduction: 3.5m Spread of tree currently: 3m Spread of tree after reduction: 2.5m T3/A/B/C/D: Hornbeam trees (x4 by footpath) – Reduce height by 2.5m through selective thinning reduce lateral growth by 1.5m through selective thinning Height of tree currently: 11m Height of tree after reduction: 8.5m Spread of tree currently: 7m Spread of tree after reduction: 5.5m T5: Silver birch tree (located outside property #12) – Reduce height by 2m, reduce sides by 0.5m to balance, remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 11m Height of tree after reduction: 8.5m Spread of tree currently: 7m Spread of tree after reduction: 6.5m T6: Sycamore tree (outside property #13) – Reduce by 1m back to previous points, remove ivy down to fence level Height of tree currently: 11m Height of tree after reduction: 10m Spread of tree currently: 6m Spread of tree after reduction: 5m T7: Sycamore tree (outside property #14) – Thin canopy by 15%, remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 11m Height of tree after reduction: 11m Spread of tree currently: 6m Spread of tree after reduction: 6m T8: A/B/C Sycamore trees (x3 outside properties #7 and #8) – reduce lateral growth towards the building back by 1.5m, remove ivy up to the bottom of the gutter only Height of tree currently: 10m Height of tree after reduction: 10m Spread of tree currently: 6m Spread of tree after reduction: 4m T9: Fig Tree - Reduce height by 1.5m, reduce sides by 1.5m Height of tree currently: 4m Height of tree after reduction: 2.5m Spread of tree currently: 4m Spread of tree after reduction: 2.5m Reason for Tree Works: General tree maintenance carried out across the grounds of Aquarius as part of the regular 3-year maintenance cycle. This includes crown reductions, crown lifting over footpaths with heavy pedestrian use, particularly routes providing access to the offices and clubs located on Eel Pie Island, and providing suitable clearance from buildings.

    Decided 25 Sep 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Sep 2026

    Received by Richmond upon Thames

  2. 30 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 17 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

  • Aquarius, Eel Pie Island, Twickenham

    PA26/3021 Submitted 1 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    Grounds of Aquarius T1: Cherry tree (located outside property #4) – Reduce by 0.5m back to previous points Height of tree currently: 4m Height of tree after reduction: 3.5m Spread of tree currently: 3m Spread of tree after reduction: 2.5m T3/A/B/C/D: Hornbeam trees (x4 by footpath) – Reduce height by 2.5m through selective thinning reduce lateral growth by 1.5m through selective thinning Height of tree currently: 11m Height of tree after reduction: 8.5m Spread of tree currently: 7m Spread of tree after reduction: 5.5m T5: Silver birch tree (located outside property #12) – Reduce height by 2m, reduce sides by 0.5m to balance, remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 11m Height of tree after reduction: 8.5m Spread of tree currently: 7m Spread of tree after reduction: 6.5m T6: Sycamore tree (outside property #13) – Reduce by 1m back to previous points, remove ivy down to fence level Height of tree currently: 11m Height of tree after reduction: 10m Spread of tree currently: 6m Spread of tree after reduction: 5m T7: Sycamore tree (outside property #14) – Thin canopy by 15%, remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 11m Height of tree after reduction: 11m Spread of tree currently: 6m Spread of tree after reduction: 6m T8: A/B/C Sycamore trees (x3 outside properties #7 and #8) – reduce lateral growth towards the building back by 1.5m, remove ivy up to the bottom of the gutter only Height of tree currently: 10m Height of tree after reduction: 10m Spread of tree currently: 6m Spread of tree after reduction: 4m T9: Fig Tree - Reduce height by 1.5m, reduce sides by 1.5m Height of tree currently: 4m Height of tree after reduction: 2.5m Spread of tree currently: 4m Spread of tree after reduction: 2.5m Reason for Tree Works: General tree maintenance carried out across the grounds of Aquarius as part of the regular 3-year maintenance cycle. This includes crown reductions, crown lifting over footpaths with heavy pedestrian use, particularly routes providing access to the offices and clubs located on Eel Pie Island, and providing suitable clearance from buildings.

    Granted Trees 3 docs
    Small domestic
  • Aquarius Eel Pie Island Twickenham TW1 3EA

    24/T0880/TCA Submitted 18 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    Grounds of Aquarius T1: Hornbeam tree - Fell to ground level leaving stump - height 8m & spread 4m. Reduce height to 0m & spread to 0m Reason for tree work: the tree is in decline and is showing no signs of leaf.

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • 11, Aquarius, Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, TW1 3EA

    PA26/3022 Submitted 1 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    Back Garden (Left Boundary) T1: Judas tree – Reduce height by 0.5m - 1m through selective thinning, remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 4m Height of tree after reduction: 3.5m Spread of tree currently: 4m Spread of tree after reduction: 3.5m Back Garden (Right Boundary) T2: Rowan tree – Reduce height by 1m, reduce sides by 0.5m, lift canopy by 0.5m, remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 4m Height of tree after reduction: 3m Spread of tree currently: 2m Spread of tree after reduction: 1.5m Reasons for work: General tree maintenance Trees in decline Maintaining tree in its current setting

    Granted Trees 2 docs
  • 8 Aquarius Eel Pie Island Twickenham TW1 3EA

    24/T0877/TCA Submitted 18 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    98% historically approved · decision due ~13 Dec

    Back Garden (Back Boundary) T1: Silver birch tree - Fell to gound level Reason for work trees in decline with diy back in top canopy height 7m & spread 4m. Reduce height to 0m & spread to 0m

    Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs
  • 8 Aquarius Eel Pie Island Twickenham TW1 3EA

    21/2118/HOT Submitted 11 Jun 2021 50 yards away

    Replacement windows and doors to front and rear elevations. Addition of clerestory window at roof level. New gas flue through roof.

    Refused Householder Windows or glazing 20 docs
    Domestic
  • 13 Aquarius Eel Pie Island Twickenham Richmond Upon Thames TW1 3EA

    04/3605/HOT Submitted 11 Nov 2004 50 yards away

    Single storey rear extension.

    Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
    Small domestic

In Richmond upon Thames

  • 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.

    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
  • PA26/3384 Granted

    7, The Terrace, London, SW13 0NP

    5 DAY DANGEROUS TREE NOTICE - 1x Eucalyptus - Fell

    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
  • PA26/3383 Granted

    32, Marlborough Road, Richmond, TW10 6JR

    5 DAY DANGEROUS TREE NOTICE - dead silver birch - fell

    Received 29 Sep, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    Received 8 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    Received 8 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Trees