134 The Keep Kingston Upon Thames KT2 5UE

Pending Consideration 26/00502/TPO
Date received
9 Mar 2026
Date validated
9 Mar 2026
Postcode
KT2 5UE

Description

T4 Cherry: Fell to ground level and grind out the stump On the map provided online this tree is listed as Norway Maple when they are actually Cherry tree. Reasons for felling are in the arb report, Client has a replanting scheme also. Back in June I was a decision letter with 1 of the tree's proposed fell being accepted and 1 of the tree's proposed works being refused. An Arb report by the insurance company was provided with all necessary details and survey however the decision only relates to the amenity of the tree and not the effect the tree is having on the property as raised on the report. I have gone back to the site and collected even further evidence with pictures for your reference. my client the MOD has a responsibility for their trees to not affect non MOD properties which this tree is. please can the subsidence/health and safety of others being took into account instead of the amenity this tree provides.

Kingston upon Thames
Planning Authority Score
6.4/10
Average
#82 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Kingston upon Thames is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #33 out of 292. 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.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% approved vs 90% nationally
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Kingston upon Thames decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #283 of 292
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #269 of 292
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #33 of 292
19%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #17 of 292
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