Planning application
49, Kings Road, Richmond, TW10 6EG
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 Purple Leaf Plum Rear Garden: Remove the low, broken branch. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. The tree's current height is 7m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 7m, and the crown spread is 4m T3 Ash Tree Rear Garden: Reduce previously reduced low west-facing branches back to the previous points. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. The tree's current height is 19m, and its crown spread is 13m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 19m, and the crown spread is 13m T5 Griselinia Rear Garden: Selectively reduce the height by 2.5m and spread by 1m, pruning out the longer sections of the stems, and leave long secondary branches to create a natural appearance. The tree's current height is 7m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 4.5m, and the crown spread is 3m T6 Ash Tree Rear Garden/Southwest corner: Selectively reduce the south-facing arched lateral spreading branches by 3.5m, pruning out the longer sections of the stems, leaving long and natural secondary branches to create a natural appearance. Reduce the remaining south-facing lateral spreading branches by 2.5m to clear the overhang to the red tile roof. Reduce all remaining lateral spreading branches by 2.5m to balance the crown. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. The tree's current height is 19m, and its crown spread is 5m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 19m, and the crown spread is 9.5m. G7 Mimosa/Bay/Neighbours Trees Rear Garden/Neighbours: Reduce overhanging branches back to the boundary approximately. 1m The tree's current height is 6m, and its crown spread is 3m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 6m, and the crown spread is 2m
As published by the council, reference PA25/4322
Application record
- Reference
- PA25/4322
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Raise No objection
- Received
- 3 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 3 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 16 Jan 2026
- Ward
- South Richmond Ward [STR]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TW10 6EG
Site history
Applications at this address on the Richmond upon Thames register
This site has had 3 applications since 2019: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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24/T0917/TCA Granted
49 Kings Road Richmond TW10 6EG
T1 Cherry Tree Rear Garden of 49 Thin regrowth by 20%, removing longer shoots to retain natural form and slightly decrease volume, with an emphasis on clearing branches growing towards adjacent Katsura Tree by 2.5m. Remove dead branches. The tree's current height is 11m and crown spread is 10m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 11m and the crown spread is 9m. T2. Ash Tree Rear Garden of 49-Northern Most Tree: Remove dead branches over 2.5cm in diameter and carry out a climbing Inspection to focus on branch and junction structure. The tree's current height is 19m and crown spread is 14m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 19m and the crown spread is 14m. T3. Ash Tree Rear Garden of 49: Remove dead branches over 2.5cm in diameter. Carry out a climbing Inspection to focus on branch and junction structure. The tree's current height is 19m and crown spread is 14m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 19m and the crown spread is 14m. G4. Evergreen Magnolia x 3 Rear Garden: Lightly reduce height and spread by 1m to manage size, without compromising screening. The tree's current height is 9m and crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 8m and the crown spread is 3m. T6 American Sweet Gum Front of 49: This regrowth by 20% by selectively removing longer shoots to help manage crown density and slightly reduce canopy size. Lightly lift canopy to clear hedge. Remove dead branches. The tree's current height is 19m and crown spread is 14m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 18m and the crown spread is 13m. G7 Katsura Tree x 2 Rear Garden: Defoliated early, possibly weather related, sometimes as discussed, they can be affected by spring frosts: a- Tree closest to house: Subordinately prune codominant low stem and formatively prune remainder of tree, removing weak, crossing and supressed branches. b- Tree closest to Cherry: Formatively prune remainder of tree, removing weak, cro...
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19/T0928/TCA Granted
49 Kings Road Richmond TW10 6EG
T1 - Japanese Privet - Fell T2 - Purple plum - Approx. 2m crown reduction, remaining crown size 4m x 3m T3 - Thuja - Fell
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Dec 2025
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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16 Jan 2026
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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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 16 January 2026, 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.
About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
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49 Kings Road Richmond TW10 6EG
T1 Cherry Tree Rear Garden of 49 Thin regrowth by 20%, removing longer shoots to retain natural form and slightly decrease volume, with an emphasis on clearing branches growing towards adjacent Katsura Tree by 2.5m. Remove dead branches. The tree's current height is 11m and crown spread is 10m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 11m and the crown spread is 9m. T2. Ash Tree Rear Garden of 49-Northern Most Tree: Remove dead branches over 2.5cm in diameter and carry out a climbing Inspection to focus on branch and junction structure. The tree's current height is 19m and crown spread is 14m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 19m and the crown spread is 14m. T3. Ash Tree Rear Garden of 49: Remove dead branches over 2.5cm in diameter. Carry out a climbing Inspection to focus on branch and junction structure. The tree's current height is 19m and crown spread is 14m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 19m and the crown spread is 14m. G4. Evergreen Magnolia x 3 Rear Garden: Lightly reduce height and spread by 1m to manage size, without compromising screening. The tree's current height is 9m and crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 8m and the crown spread is 3m. T6 American Sweet Gum Front of 49: This regrowth by 20% by selectively removing longer shoots to help manage crown density and slightly reduce canopy size. Lightly lift canopy to clear hedge. Remove dead branches. The tree's current height is 19m and crown spread is 14m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 18m and the crown spread is 13m. G7 Katsura Tree x 2 Rear Garden: Defoliated early, possibly weather related, sometimes as discussed, they can be affected by spring frosts: a- Tree closest to house: Subordinately prune codominant low stem and formatively prune remainder of tree, removing weak, crossing and supressed branches. b- Tree closest to Cherry: Formatively prune remainder of tree, removing weak, cro...
Granted Trees 2 docs -
49 Kings Road Richmond Richmond Upon Thames TW10 6EG
Demolition of side garage and erection of a single storey side extension. Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension.
Granted Householder Extension Demolition 19 docsSmall domestic -
49 Kings Road Richmond TW10 6EG
T1 - Japanese Privet - Fell T2 - Purple plum - Approx. 2m crown reduction, remaining crown size 4m x 3m T3 - Thuja - Fell
Granted Trees 2 docs -
51 Kings Road, Richmond, Surrey
T2. Holm Oak Front Garden of 51: Remove the large epicormic shoot closest to the wall. Reduce any further overhang to the wall line. Reduce height and spread by 2.5m - 3m, leaving a rounded framework. The tree's current height is 14.5m, and its crown spread is 12.5m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 12m, and the crown spread is 10m.
Split decision Trees 3 docs -
51 Kings Road Richmond Richmond Upon Thames TW10 6EG
T1 - Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) - Reduce crown by approximately 1/3 T2 - Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) - Reduce crown by approximately 1/3
Granted Trees -
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T1 - Silver Birch (Betula pendula) - Remove deadwood. T2 - Silver Birch (Betula pendula) - Fell.
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