amenity value
Councils are currently deciding on Tree Preservation Orders for trees based on their amenity value, which contributes to an area's visual appeal.
Richmond upon Thames Council's Planning Committee granted a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) for a mature horse chestnut tree in Twickenham in October 2026. The council used the TEMPO assessment tool, which scored the tree 16, indicating it definitely merits protection due to its amenity value.
This follows Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee confirming a TPO for a cherry tree in Putney in July 2025. The TPO was made because the tree had significant public amenity value and was prominently visible in the street scene.
Key facts
- Richmond upon Thames Council's Planning Committee granted a Tree Preservation Order for a horse chestnut tree on 14 October 2026. Source
- The horse chestnut tree's amenity value was assessed using the TEMPO tool, scoring 16. Source
- Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee confirmed a Tree Preservation Order for a cherry tree on 23 July 2025. Source
- Tree Preservation Orders are granted to protect trees with significant public amenity value. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 15 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.