50 Beechwood Avenue Kew Richmond TW9 4DE Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/2707 - Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area Recommendation under review

Proposal

T1 Holly (Ilex aquifolium) Carry out the reshaping of the Holly (Ilex aquifolium) to produce a balanced, compact and aesthetically pleasing crown. The works shall include the selective pruning of overextended and uneven growth back to suitable growth points, whilst retaining healthy furnishing growth and preserving the tree's natural form and character. T2 Field Maple (Acer campestre) Carry out a crown reduction of the Field Maple (Acer campestre) by approximately 1.5 metres, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points throughout the crown to reduce the overall height and lateral spread whilst maintaining a balanced, natural canopy. The works shall be undertaken using selective reduction techniques to retain healthy furnishing growth, improve crown symmetry and minimise the size of pruning wounds, leaving the tree with a well-balanced and natural appearance. Reason for works: General tree maintenance and light starvation to property… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
4 Aug 2026
Validated
5 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

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Important details

Application type
Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
Postcode
TW9 4DE
Received
4 Aug 2026
Validated
5 Aug 2026
Ward
Kew Ward [KWW]
Case officer
Show
Target decision
15 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Ashmore Arb Services Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15133383
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
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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