Planning application
50 Beechwood Avenue Kew Richmond TW9 4DE
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 Holly (Ilex aquifolium) Carry out the reshaping of the Holly (Ilex aquifolium) to produce a balanced, compact and aesthetically pleasing crown. The works shall include the selective pruning of overextended and uneven growth back to suitable growth points, whilst retaining healthy furnishing growth and preserving the tree's natural form and character. T2 Field Maple (Acer campestre) Carry out a crown reduction of the Field Maple (Acer campestre) by approximately 1.5 metres, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points throughout the crown to reduce the overall height and lateral spread whilst maintaining a balanced, natural canopy. The works shall be undertaken using selective reduction techniques to retain healthy furnishing growth, improve crown symmetry and minimise the size of pruning wounds, leaving the tree with a well-balanced and natural appearance. Reason for works: General tree maintenance and light starvation to property
As published by the council, reference PA26/2707
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/2707
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Recommendation under review
- Received
- 4 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 4 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Kew Ward [KWW]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TW9 4DE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Aug 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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13 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 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 45 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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The process from here
This application is with Richmond upon Thames for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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50 Beechwood Avenue Kew Richmond TW9 4DE
Back Garden (Left Boundary) T1: Holly tree – Trim to shape by 0.5m (garden side only) Height of tree currently: 4m Height of tree after reduction: 3.5m Spread of tree currently: 3.5m Spread of tree after reduction: 3m (Right Boundary) T2: Maple tree – Re-prune by 1.5m back to previous points, thin canopy by 10%, remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 5m Height of tree after reduction: 3.5m Spread of tree currently: 4.5m Spread of tree after reduction: 3.5m Reasons for work: General tree maintenance More light Maintaining tree in its current setting Reduce shading to house & help reduce falling oak beech mast Suppressing growth of shrubs Overhanging footpath Landscaping garden
Granted Trees 2 docs -
54 Beechwood Avenue Kew Richmond TW9 4DE
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
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Prunus - Front garden - To fell lifting path and pavement - replace with large shrub Tree is 6m tall and 3m wide.
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63, Burlington Avenue, Kew
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Granted Trees 3 docs
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