Planning application
51 Kings Road, Richmond, Surrey
Works: Trees
Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference PA25/4323
Application record
- Reference
- PA25/4323
- Type
- Works to Trees Under TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Split Decision
- Received
- 3 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 3 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 23 Jan 2026
- Ward
- South Richmond Ward [STR]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Dec 2025
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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23 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Split Decision
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13 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 documents on file for this application
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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.
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