Planning application
16, Flat A, Kew Gardens Road, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3HG
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Rear Garden T1 - Tree of Heaven Fell as close to ground level as possible. Apply systemic herbicide to stump to prevent re-growth. ALL ITEMS INCLUDING REMOVING ARISING DEBRIS, LEAVING SITE CLEAN AND TIDY. • T1 Alianthus is located in the rear garden of the property as shown on the map provided. • The tree is in decline and requires felling whilst it can still be accessed using climbing techniques. • The long term future of the tree is questionable due to its location and vitality.
As published by the council, reference PA25/3969
Application record
- Reference
- PA25/3969
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Raise No objection
- Received
- 3 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 3 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 25 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Kew Ward [KWW]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TW9 3HG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Nov 2025
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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25 Nov 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
3 documents on file for this application
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Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 25 November 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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