Richmond upon Thames/PA25/2622

Location

Approximate location

Proposal

T1. Walnut Frontage: Routine maintenance: Reduce height and lateral spread by 2 meters, leaving a rounded, natural form. Raise the low canopy over the main road to 5.5m above ground level. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. The tree's current height is 16m, and its crown spread is 14m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 14 meters and the crown spread is 12 meters. T2. Juniper Frontage: Poor in health/Partially dead. Section fell to near ground level. The tree's current height is 12m, and its crown spread is 6m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 0.0 meters and the crown spread is 0.0 meters. T3. Blue Atlas Cedar Frontage: Tree Management Report: Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca') Location: Frontage area, overhanging a school playground Tree Characteristics: Large, mature specimen Broad, spreading crown with heavy limbs Situated in a high-traffic area with children present. Assessment Summary:The tree has significantly outgrown its location, with structural interference and potential risk of limb failure. Due to its proximity to a school and the presence of children, safety is the primary concern. Recommended Crown Management Plan: Crown Reduction: Height reduction by approximately 2.5 meters & lateral spread reduction by approximately 2.5 meters, while keeping pruning cuts to a minimal diameter. Objective: Maintain a natural, balanced form while reducing mechanical stress and risk of failure. Selective Branch Removal: Remove the two lowest lateral branches directly overhanging the children's play area to eliminate immediate hazards. Deadwood Removal: Remove all dead branches over 2.5 cm in diameter throughout the crown to reduce the risk of falling debris. The tree's current height is 21m, and its crown spread is 12m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 19 meters and the crown spread is 9.5 meters. T5. Bay Tree Rear Garden/Parking Area: Reduce height by 3.5m and spread by 1.5m, leaving a natural rounded form. The tree's current height is 12m, and its crown spread is 5m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 8.5 meters and the crown spread is 4 meters. T6. Cypress Rear Parking Area: Tree affected by Coryneum canker. Prune out affected branches, cutting at least 10 centimetres below the canker into healthy wood if feasible, preferably during dry weather or winter. Retain as a screen. The tree's current height is 6m, and its crown spread is 3m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 6 meters and the crown spread is 3 meters.

Key dates

1. Received 30 Jul 2025
2. Validated 30 Jul 2025
3. Started 30 Jul 2025
4. Decided 3 Sept 2025

Planning history / related applications

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