Planning application
54 Beechwood Avenue Kew Richmond TW9 4DE
Works: Trees Small domestic
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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Front Garden (Right Boundary) T1: Ginkgo tree – Fell to ground level Height of tree currently: 6M Height of tree after 0M Spread of tree currently: 3M Spread of tree after 0M Reason for removal: The Ginkgo tree has been pollarded multiple times over the years in an attempt to control root growth. However, the roots are now causing structural damage to the property. A crack approximately 2ft long has formed in the front boundary wall, and two additional hairline cracks, each measuring around 1.5–2m in length, are visible in the adjacent paving, both originating from the base of the tree. Landscaping garden Back Garden Right boundary T2: Robinia tree – Re-pollard by 3m back to previous pollard points Height of tree currently: 4M Height of tree after reduction: 3M Spread of tree currently: 3M Spread of tree after reduction: 2M Reasons for work: General tree maintenance More light Clearance from building Maintaining tree in its current setting
As published by the council, reference PA25/4597
Application record
- Reference
- PA25/4597
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Raise No objection
- Received
- 29 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 5 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 20 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Kew Ward [KWW]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TW9 4DE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Dec 2025
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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5 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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20 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Raise No objection
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13 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
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Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 20 February 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.
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