2a Princes Road Kew Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/2879 - Works to Trees Under TPO Registered

Proposal

REAR GARDEN T1 False Acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia) Reduce height by 0.5-1m below previous reduction points to alleviate excessive lever/pressure on the decay at the base of the tree. Reduce sides by approximately 2m back to most recent previous reduction points. Final height = 8m and final spread = 4m. FRONT GARDEN T2 Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Carry out climbing inspection of the crown and provide a verbal condition report. Remove major deadwood. Final height & spread = unchanged. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
19 Aug 2026
Validated
21 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

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
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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