51 Kew Green Kew Richmond TW9 3AA Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/2617 - Works to Trees Under TPO Recommendation under review

Proposal

Quercus ilex in front garden. Requesting crown reduction back to previous pruning cuts visible from 2015. Reduce in height by 2-3m, reduce laterals by 1-2m & shape. Nothing bigger than 5cm diameter to be cut as advised by consulted tree surgeon (Bartlett's), who would be employed to undertake the works. Reasons for work- concern re damage to tree from Coaches (to Kew Gardens) reduction would prevent interference from large vehicles whilst maintaining shape of crown. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
28 Jul 2026
Validated
29 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Site constraints 22

Heritage

Article 4 directionListed Building Grade IIRichm Arch P English Heritage:Richm Historic Park Garden - 1 : Royal Botanic Gardens incl Old Deer ParkRichm Village Character Area The Green - Area 2 & Conservation Area 2

Environment & risk

Floodzone 2 Tidal ModelsFloodzone 3 - Tidal ModelsRichm Area Benefiting Flood Defence EA Areas Benefiting from DefencesRichm Susceptibe Ground Water Flood >= 25% <50%

Planning designations

Richm Highway Status Highways Publicly MaintainedRichm Land Use Past Industrial - KEW GREEN 5Richm Metropolitan Open Land Kew GardensRichm Other Site Of Nature Importance KEW GARDENSRichm Takeaway Mgmt - Take Away Restriction Zones’ 400 metre buffers around prRichm Thames Policy Area Thames Policy AreaRichm Village Boundary Kew VillageRichm Village Character Area Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - Area 1 & ConservationRichm World Heritag Royal Botanic Gardens, KewRichmond CA - CA2 Kew GreenRichmond CA - CA63 Royal Botanic Gardens KewRichmond CIL HigherT0867 - T1 - Holm Oak

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Important details

Application type
Works to Trees Under TPO
Postcode
TW9 3AA
Received
28 Jul 2026
Validated
29 Jul 2026
Ward
Kew Ward [KWW]
Case officer
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Target decision
22 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15094994
Richmond upon Thames
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#182 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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