Richmond upon Thames/PA26/3251

Location

Approximate location

Proposal

The following trees are proposed for complete removal: 1 × Norway spruce (Tree 1 on sketch) – fell to ground level and remove the tree. 1 × Walnut (Tree 2 on sketch) – fell to ground level and remove the tree. 1 × Sycamore (Tree 3 on sketch) – fell to ground level and remove the tree. All three trees are to be completely removed, including the main stems and crowns. Stumps may be retained below ground level or ground out as appropriate. The trees are located within the rear garden of the property and are not visible from the public highway or other public viewpoints. They may be visible from neighbouring private gardens. The property has a relatively small rear garden and the existing trees occupy a substantial area of the garden within an established flower bed. Their current size and spread are disproportionate to the scale of the garden and dwelling and result in significant overshadowing of the house and garden. The proposed removal would allow the existing planting area to be reduced and the garden to be reconfigured to create a more proportionate and usable outdoor space. The intention is not to remove greenery or tree planting from the garden. Rather, the existing trees would be replaced with smaller, appropriately scaled trees that are better suited to the limited size of the garden and can be maintained at an appropriate mature scale. The replacement planting would retain a green and landscaped character and continue to provide tree cover, while allowing a greater proportion of the garden to remain usable and reducing the excessive overshadowing caused by the existing trees. Given that the trees are contained within the rear garden and have no visibility from the public realm, the proposal would have limited impact on public views of the conservation area. The proposed replacement planting would ensure that the garden continues to contribute positively to its green character.

Key dates

1. Received 21 Sept 2026
2. Validated 7 Oct 2026
3. Started 7 Oct 2026
4. Decided 14 Oct 2026

Planning history / related applications

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