Richmond upon Thames/PA25/0168

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Proposal

Format: Ref: Species: Height (m): Crown Spread (m): Life Stage: Survey Notes: Condition: Risk Level: Works Recommendation: Works Timescale: Inspect Period T1 Maple 9.5 5 Semi Mature No significant defects observed Tree growing in raised planter - causing direct damage to planter by root growth Fair Medium crown thin by 20% N/A 2 Years T5 Crab Apple 8.5 5.5 Semi Mature Basal growth and root suckers emanating from around tree base. Poor form from previous past pruning. Dense misshapen crown growth habit. Low growth over roadway - minor Fair Medium Crown thin by up to 20%, crown reduction by 30% and reshape. Remove lowest branch growing towards road (see images). Remove basal and epicormic growth. 3 Months 2 Years T6 Whitebeam 9 6 Semi Mature Tree previously heavily crown reduced - multiple past poor pruning stumps and dense regrowth from past pruning points. Included bark compression fork to main stem union to NSEW side of stem. Wound to underside of limb to NW side of crown over roadway - possibly historic high sided vehicle impact wound. Lifting paving – trip hazard. Fair Medium Crown thin by up to 20%, crown reduction by 30% and reshape. Remove past poor pruning stumps. 3 Months 2 Years T14 Maple 5.5 6 Semi Mature No significant defects observed Fair Medium crown lift to 2.5m and prune back from building by 2m N/A 2 Years T15 Birch 10.5 8 Semi Mature Previously partially crown reduced - misshapen asymmetrical crown growth habit as a result. Surface rooting due to inappropriate planting location. Fair Medium Crown thin by up to 20%, focusing on removing crossing/rubbing branches and misshapen growth to restore to good limb structure. 3 Months 2 Years T16 Birch 9 4 Semi Mature Ivy colonisation to base of stem. Minor branch encroachment on adjacent building. Fair Medium remove deadwood and prune back from building by 2m 3 Months 2 Years T17 False Acacia 9 5.5 Semi Mature Tree growing in raised planter - causing direct damage to planter by root growth. Deadwood throughout crown. Included bark compression fork to lowest limb union. Fair Medium Remove deadwood from throughout crown. 3 Months 2 Years T24 Sweet Gum 14.5 6.5 Semi Mature Twin stemmed from ground level - included bark compression fork. Previously partially crown reduced resulting in misshapen asymmetrical crown growth habit. Low growth over adjacent building. Fair Medium Crown thin by up to 20%, Crown lift to provide 1.5m clearance over adjacent buildings (remove branches at source, do not cut to stumps). 3 Months 2 Years CONTINUED IN ATTACHED DOCUMENT

Key dates

1. Received 11 Feb 2025
2. Validated 11 Feb 2025
3. Started 11 Feb 2025
4. Decided 31 Mar 2025

Planning history / related applications

No related planning applications have been identified in the current public OGL dataset.