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PendingPA25/3542Submitted 11 months agoTree works

27 Larkfield Road Richmond

T1 Sycamore: Fell Justification for Removal: The Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) is a self-seeded specimen that has established in close proximity to neighbouring buildings and garden boundaries. Its current position is unsuitable for long-term retention due to restricted rooting space and proximity to built structures. Although not yet mature, sycamores are fast-growing, large-canopied trees which, if allowed to develop fully, will inevitably cause conflict with adjacent properties through excessive shading, overhang, and debris fall. The tree already casts significant shade over the adjoining rear gardens, adversely affecting light levels and the amenity of neighbouring occupiers. Given its position and species characteristics, it will rapidly become a source of nuisance as it matures, with increasing potential for root encroachment, branch interference, and seasonal littering. Due to its limited visibility from the public realm, the tree contributes minimally to public amenity value. On arboricultural and practical grounds, removal and, if required, replacement with a smaller, more suitable species in a sustainable location is considered appropriate management.

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Progress

Submitted
6 Oct 2025
— completed
Validated
6 Oct 2025
— completed
Consultation
— completed
Target date
17 Nov 2025
— completed
Decided
6 Nov 2025
— completed

Application details

Reference
PA25/3542
Local authority
Richmond
Application type
All Other
Property type
House

Key dates

Submitted
6 Oct 2025
Validated
6 Oct 2025
Target decision
17 Nov 2025
Decided
6 Nov 2025

Estimated project value

£400–£3k

Typical UK cost for this job type, at UK average rates (2026). Estimated from the proposal description — planning applications do not state build cost. Source: trade estimate.

Planning constraints

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