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arboricultural evidence

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Richmond upon Thames Council recently used arboricultural evidence to protect a horse chestnut tree with a Tree Preservation Order.

Richmond upon Thames Council's Planning Committee approved a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) for a horse chestnut tree in Twickenham on 14 October 2026. This decision followed a review of supporting arboricultural evidence and objections, with the council using its TEMPO assessment tool to evaluate the tree's merit and amenity value.

The TEMPO tool, which considers arboricultural merit, expediency, and public amenity value, scored the horse chestnut tree at 16, indicating it definitely merited a TPO. Arboricultural evidence provides expert opinion and data on tree health, condition, and management, informing such protection decisions.

Key facts

  1. Richmond upon Thames Council's Planning Committee approved a TPO on 14 October 2026. Source
  2. The horse chestnut tree scored 16 using the TEMPO assessment tool. Source
  3. The TEMPO tool evaluates arboricultural merit, expediency, and public amenity value. Source
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