54 Beechwood Avenue Kew Richmond TW9 4DE Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Front Garden (Right Boundary) T1: Ginkgo tree – Fell to ground level Height of tree currently: 6M Height of tree after 0M Spread of tree currently: 3M Spread of tree after 0M Reason for removal: The Ginkgo tree has been pollarded multiple times over the years in an attempt to control root growth. However, the roots are now causing structural damage to the property. A crack approximately 2ft long has formed in the front boundary wall, and two additional hairline cracks, each measuring around 1.5–2m in length, are visible in the adjacent paving, both originating from the base of the tree. Landscaping garden Back Garden Right boundary T2: Robinia tree – Re-pollard by 3m back to previous pollard points Height of tree currently: 4M Height of tree after reduction: 3M Spread of tree currently: 3M Spread of tree after reduction: 2M Reasons for work: General tree maintenance More light Clearance from building Maintaining tree in its current setting Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 20 Feb 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 11 Jul 2026
Site constraints 6
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Building
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Important details
- Council
- Richmond upon Thames
- Application type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Postcode
- TW9 4DE
- Received
- 5 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 5 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Kew Ward [KWW]
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 16 Feb 2026
- Decision
- Raise No objection
- Decision date
- 20 Feb 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Brighter Outlook Tree Surgeons Ltd.
How this decision compares
Decided in 46 days from validation, 17 days slower than Richmond upon Thames's median of 29 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 97% of tree and landscaping works here are.
Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Richmond upon Thames in the last twelve months, from validation. Richmond upon Thames decision record →
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14540858
Historical activity at this location
26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
Nearby activity
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.
Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use
Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.
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