Planning application
60, West Cottage, South Lodge, Ham Common, Ham, Richmond, TW10 7JL
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area T1 – Silver Birch Current approximate dimensions: 10–12 metres in height with an overall crown spread of approximately 5–6 metres. Undertake a sympathetic crown reduction, reducing the height by approximately 2 metres and the lateral branch growth by approximately 0.5–1 metre. Reduce branches extending towards the neighbouring property by up to 1.5 metres to provide suitable clearance. The finished tree will measure approximately 8–10 metres in height with an overall crown spread of approximately 4–5 metres. Prune back to suitable secondary growth points, retaining a balanced and natural crown form. Reason: To manage the tree at a suitable size for its location and reduce encroachment towards the neighbouring property while retaining its natural form, screening and amenity value. T2 and T3 – Portuguese Laurels Reduce the height of both Portuguese laurels by approximately 2 metres and reduce the lateral branch growth by approximately 1 metre. Cut back branches growing towards the building by up to 1.5 metres to provide approximately 1 metre of clearance. Prune back to suitable growth points, retaining balanced crowns and the screening provided by the trees. Reason: To maintain the trees at an appropriate size for their location and provide reasonable clearance from the building while retaining their screening and amenity value. B1 – Bamboo Screening Reduce the current height of the bamboo screening by approximately 1 metre, bringing it to just below gutter height. Retain sufficient height and density to continue providing privacy and screening. All tree works will be undertaken in accordance with BS 3998:2010 – Tree Work Recommendations.
As published by the council, reference PA26/3278
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/3278
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Recommendation under review
- Received
- 23 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 23 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Ward [HMP]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TW10 7JL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Sep 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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30 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 18 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.
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