Planning application
51 Kew Green Kew Richmond TW9 3AA
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Quercus ilex in front garden. Requesting crown reduction back to previous pruning cuts visible from 2015. Reduce in height by 2-3m, reduce laterals by 1-2m & shape. Nothing bigger than 5cm diameter to be cut as advised by consulted tree surgeon (Bartlett's), who would be employed to undertake the works. Reasons for work- concern re damage to tree from Coaches (to Kew Gardens) reduction would prevent interference from large vehicles whilst maintaining shape of crown.
As published by the council, reference PA26/2617
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/2617
- Type
- Works to Trees Under TPO
- Status
- Recommendation under review
- Received
- 28 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 28 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Kew Ward [KWW]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TW9 3AA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Richmond upon Thames register
This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 1 refused.
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PA26/0764 Refused
51 Kew Green Kew Richmond TW9 3AA
Quercus ilex (Holm Oak) T1 on the sketch plan (51KG-01 Sketch plan.JPG). Front garden of number 51 Kew Green. Proposed reduction of crown (51KG-07 Requested size.JPG) to the height of the parapet of the property, a reduction of approximately 3m and reduced in width/spread by 2m on all sides away from building, and up to 1m on the building side where it has grown less due to the building shadow and north facing aspect. Proposed removal of the lower limb (51KG-03 Front view, lower limb.jpeg) Reasons for work: The Quercus ilex is now dwarfing the property and limiting light, (51KG-02 Elevation view.jpeg) The Quercus ilex is overhanging the pavement and road, branches are frequently snapped off by coaches on Kew Green (51KG-04 Elevation view with Coach.jpeg). Quercus ilex is a large landscape tree, a suitable size for the neighbouring RBG Kew and Kew Green itself. It is out of context as a domestic tree in this setting.(51KG-06 wider view.jpeg) It is likely that this tree was never intended to be grown in this position. (51kg-05 Historic view from KG.JPG). The large landscape trees in the landscape are all either on Kew Green itself, or borrowed landscape from RBG Kew. None of the domestic settings have trees of this size in their front gardens, being limited to cherries and olives of between 2.5m-4m tall. The householders would like to keep the existing tree, as per the TPO, but at a size that is more suitable for its setting, not interfering with the house, pavement, or public highway.
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PA25/2954 Granted
51 Kew Green Kew Richmond TW9 3AA
Replacement front boundary wall and gate
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PA25/2953 Granted
51 Kew Green Kew Richmond TW9 3AA
Replacement front boundary wall and gate
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Jul 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 22 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Richmond upon Thames took a median of 46 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Richmond upon Thames for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Richmond upon Thames decided tree works applications in a median of 33 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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
Within 500 metres
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51 Kew Green Kew Richmond TW9 3AA
Quercus ilex (Holm Oak) T1 on the sketch plan (51KG-01 Sketch plan.JPG). Front garden of number 51 Kew Green. Proposed reduction of crown (51KG-07 Requested size.JPG) to the height of the parapet of the property, a reduction of approximately 3m and reduced in width/spread by 2m on all sides away from building, and up to 1m on the building side where it has grown less due to the building shadow and north facing aspect. Proposed removal of the lower limb (51KG-03 Front view, lower limb.jpeg) Reasons for work: The Quercus ilex is now dwarfing the property and limiting light, (51KG-02 Elevation view.jpeg) The Quercus ilex is overhanging the pavement and road, branches are frequently snapped off by coaches on Kew Green (51KG-04 Elevation view with Coach.jpeg). Quercus ilex is a large landscape tree, a suitable size for the neighbouring RBG Kew and Kew Green itself. It is out of context as a domestic tree in this setting.(51KG-06 wider view.jpeg) It is likely that this tree was never intended to be grown in this position. (51kg-05 Historic view from KG.JPG). The large landscape trees in the landscape are all either on Kew Green itself, or borrowed landscape from RBG Kew. None of the domestic settings have trees of this size in their front gardens, being limited to cherries and olives of between 2.5m-4m tall. The householders would like to keep the existing tree, as per the TPO, but at a size that is more suitable for its setting, not interfering with the house, pavement, or public highway.
Refused Trees 3 docs -
49 And 51 Kew Green Kew Richmond TW9 3AA
repair and minor alterations to the flank wall of 49 Kew Green and the parapet wall between 49 and 51 Kew Green
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs -
51 Kew Green Kew Richmond TW9 3AA
Replacement front boundary wall and gate
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 20 docsSmall domestic -
51 Kew Green Kew Richmond TW9 3AA
Replacement front boundary wall and gate
Granted Householder 20 docsSmall domestic -
51 Kew Green Kew Richmond Upon Thames TW9 3AA
Ammendment to application 02/2733/HOT boundary wall. Replacement of single garage.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 7 docsSmall domestic -
51 Kew Green Kew Richmond Upon Thames TW9 3AA
Ammendment to application 02/2733/HOT boundary wall. Replacement of single garage.
Granted Householder 7 docsSmall domestic
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PA26/2843 Granted
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PA26/2688 Granted
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