1 Fairfield West Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2NP Data via plota.co.uk

26/01030/TCA - Works to a tree in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1: Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Re-pollard to previous pollard points at approximately 6 metres above ground level, reducing regrowth by approximately 2 metres to suitable growth points. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
14 May 2026
Validated
19 May 2026
Approved
2 Jul 2026

Approved on 2 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to a tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
KT1 2NP
Received
14 May 2026
Validated
19 May 2026
Ward
Kingston Town
Parish
Kingston And North Kingston
Case officer
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Target decision
30 Jun 2026
Decision
No Objection
Decision date
2 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14930993
Env. assessment
No
Kingston upon Thames
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#76 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Kingston upon Thames is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #33 out of 296. Only 20% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Kingston upon Thames decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #288 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #266 of 296
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #33 of 296
20%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #18 of 296
44%
Minor dwellings approved
124 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
42%
Change of use approved
26 decided
1,112
Total decisions
274 refused in the year to March 2026