Turnpike Cottage Kingston Hill Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7LN

Pending Consideration 26/00858/TPO
Date received
22 Apr 2026
Date validated
23 Apr 2026
Postcode
KT2 7LN

Description

T1: Pine - 2m crown reduction and an internal canopy thin of around 20%.

6.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#74 of 282

Kingston upon Thames is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #17 out of 282. Only 19% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Kingston upon Thames is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

Kingston upon Thames decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #272 of 282
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #260 of 282
100%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #17 of 282
19%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #17 of 282
43%
Minor dwellings approved
122 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
44%
Change of use approved
25 decided
1,151
Total decisions
287 refused in 2025