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Richmond upon Thames councillors confirmed a Tree Preservation Order to prevent damaging pruning of an oak tree.
Richmond upon Thames councillors confirmed a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) in July 2025 to protect an oak tree on Nelson Road, Whitton. This decision followed concerns about potential pruning that could damage the tree's health and appearance, a planning officer told the Planning Committee.
The council was informed of an intention to prune the tree in such a way that would be damaging to the appearance of the specimen and create an unacceptable degree of wounding, which could lead to disease.
Key facts
- Richmond upon Thames councillors confirmed TPO TP25-0009 of 2025 on 16 July 2025. Source
- The TPO protects an oak tree outside 328 Nelson Road, Whitton. Source
- Concerns were raised about potential pruning damaging the tree's health and appearance. Source
- A planning officer told the committee about the potential for damaging pruning. Source
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