11, Ennerdale Road, Richmond, TW9 3PG Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/0648 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Back Garden (Left Boundary) T1: Holly tree – Fell to ground level, grind out stump Height of tree currently: 4M Height of tree after reduction: 0M Spread of tree currently: 2.5M Spread of tree after reduction: 0M Reason: The holly tree is positioned very close to the boundary wall. Ongoing growth has the potential to affect the wall over time. Removal is proposed to help prevent further impact and allow the boundary structure to be properly maintained. (Right Boundary) T3: Gleditsia tree – Re-prune by 1.5 - 2m to stand just off previous points, lift canopy to 4m above ground level, remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 8m Height of tree after reduction: 6M Spread of tree currently: 6m Spread of tree after reduction: 5m Center T4: Red robinia trees x2 [located in front of garage] – Fell to ground level, grind out stump Height of tree currently: 2m Height of tree after reduction: 0.5m Spread of tree currently: 0m Spread of tree after reduction: 0m Reasons for work: General tree maintenance More light Clearance from building Maintaining tree in its current setting Reduce shading to house Suppressing growth of shrubs… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Feb 2026
Approved
23 Mar 2026

Approved on 23 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Site constraints 11

Heritage

Article 4 direction

Environment & risk

Richm Susceptibe Ground Water Flood >= 50% <75%

Planning designations

Richm Highway Status Highways Publicly MaintainedRichm Public Open Space Poorly Provided Area poorly provided with Public Open SRichm Takeaway Mgmt - Take Away Restriction Zones’ 400 metre buffers around prRichm Thruflow CatchmenRichm Village Boundary Kew VillageRichm Village Character Area Ennerdale Road and surrounds - Area 4 & ConservatiRichm World Heritag Royal Botanic Gardens, KewRichmond CA - CA15 Kew Gardens KewRichmond CIL Higher

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Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
TW9 3PG
Received
25 Feb 2026
Validated
25 Feb 2026
Ward
Kew Ward [KWW]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
8 Apr 2026
Decision
Raise No objection
Decision date
23 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Brighter Outlook Tree Surgeons Ltd.

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14734661
Richmond upon Thames
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#182 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Richmond upon Thames ranks #130 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Richmond 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
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Richmond upon Thames decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #257 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #268 of 296
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #130 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #104 of 296
68%
Minor dwellings approved
181 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
47%
Change of use approved
17 decided
1,888
Total decisions
358 refused in the year to March 2026