170, Kew Road, Kew Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/2629 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Recommendation under review

Proposal

Four trees at rear of property 10m height 8m width. Pruning of 2m and either side by 1m The species of trees are the common Lawson Cypress Trees. We have had them pruned in the past and are requesting a full crown reduction due to blocking light from the residents of 170 Kew Road and overgrowth into 3 Stanmore Road. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
14 Aug 2026
Validated
17 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Received
14 Aug 2026
Validated
17 Aug 2026
Ward
North Richmond Ward [NRR]
Case officer
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Target decision
25 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Townstone Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15117635
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
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