Planning application
32, Cumberland Road, Kew
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Rear Gate G1-Fig and Mimosa Fell as close to ground level as possible. Apply systemic herbicide to stump to prevent re-growth. Please see map for location • The trees proximity to the fence and access gate is causing anxiety and apprehension to the occupier/residents • The tree is of poor shape and form and is of low amenity value T1-Tree of Heaven Lift to 3.5 metre over public foot path. Leaving a canopy height of approx 18 metres and spread of 14 metres. • Please see map for location • Crown lifting/removing low growth to maintain the statutory heights over footpaths & highways
As published by the council, reference PA25/2983
Application record
- Reference
- PA25/2983
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Raise No objection
- Received
- 29 Aug 2025
- Validated
- 17 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 21 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Kew Ward [KWW]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Aug 2025
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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17 Sep 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Raise No objection
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13 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 21 October 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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