T1 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce the crown by approximately 2.5 metres in height, 2 metres on lateral branches. Tree height 17 metre, crown spread 10 metres. Maximum pruning cut diameter 18-12cm. Reasons - The tree has been heavily reduced historically. This has lead to large pockets of decay in the historical wounds. The application is to carry out reduction of new growth since the original pruning, aiming to reduce the risk of limb/crown failure at the point of decay.
The case officer has written a draft report and made an initial recommendation.
Application type
Works to Trees Under TPO
Received
8 Sept 2026
Validated
14 Sept 2026
Determination deadline
3 Nov 2026
Local authority
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Application overview
T1 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce the crown by approximately 2.5 metres in height, 2 metres on lateral branches. Tree height 17 metre, crown spread 10 metres. Maximum pruning cut diameter 18-12cm. Reasons - The tree has been heavily reduced historically. This has lead to large pockets of decay in the historical wounds. The application is to carry out reduction of new growth since the original pruning, aiming to reduce the risk of limb/crown failure at the point of decay.
Proposal details
Reference
PA26/3117
Alternative references
PP-15210921
Ward
Twickenham Riverside Ward [TRW]
Agent
Turner
UPRN
100023391824
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