Planning application
35 Beechwood Avenue Kew Richmond TW9 4DD
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
T1 – Holly (Ilex aquifolium): Fell to near ground level. The tree is positioned immediately adjacent to the boundary fence and in close proximity to the patio, with the stem growing tight against the brick edge. Due to its location, the tree is causing pressure on surrounding structures and restricting the use and maintenance of the area. The current position makes ongoing management impractical and unsuitable for long-term retention. Removal is proposed to prevent potential damage and allow for appropriate re-use of the space.
As published by the council, reference PA26/1516
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/1516
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Raise No objection
- Received
- 5 May 2026
- Validated
- 5 May 2026
- Decided
- 15 May 2026
- Ward
- Kew Ward [KWW]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TW9 4DD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 May 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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15 May 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
3 documents on file for this application
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The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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