Planning application
4 Holmesdale Road Kew Richmond TW9 3JZ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
REAR GARDEN T1 Magnolia Reduce crown to the most recent previous reduction points, removing approx. 1-1.5m of new growth. Final height 4m and final overall spread 3m. T2 Cherry (Prunus spp) Reduce crown to the most recent previous reduction points, removing approx. 1.5-2m of new growth. Final height 6m and final overall spread 5m T4 Cherry (Prunus spp) Reduce crown to the most recent previous reduction points, removing approx. 1- 1.5m of new growth. Remove deadwood and dead climbing plant. Final height 5m and final overall spread 4m
As published by the council, reference PA26/2797
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/2797
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Recommendation under review
- Received
- 11 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 11 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Kew Ward [KWW]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TW9 3JZ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Aug 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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23 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 6 October 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.
What happens while it is decided
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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4 Holmesdale Road Kew Richmond TW9 3JZ
REAR GARDEN T3 Cherry (Prunus spp) Reduce crown to the most recent previous reduction points, removing approx. 1.5-2m of new growth. Final height 5m and final overall spread 4m. T7 Cherry (Prunus spp) Reduce crown to the most recent previous reduction points, removing approx. 1-1.5m of new growth. Final height 6m and final overall spread 5m T8 Magnolia Reduce crown to the most recent previous reduction points, removing approx. 0.5-1m of new growth. Final height 4m and final overall spread 3m
Granted Trees 1 doc -
5 Holmesdale Road Kew Richmond TW9 3JZ
Lime - Reduce crown by 2m leaving height of 10m and width 8m Tree of Heaven - Refuce crown by 2.5m leaving height of 12m and width 10m
Granted Trees 1 doc -
3 Holmesdale Road Kew Richmond Upon Thames TW9 3JZ
Erect a single storey rear extension, a ground and first floor side extension and a roof extension with rooflights to rear and side.
Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 5 docsSmall domestic -
238-240 Kew Road Kew Richmond Upon Thames TW9 3JX
T1 - Holly - crown reduce by 30% T2 - apple - crown reduce by 30% T3 - apple crown reduce by 20%
Granted Trees -
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240 Kew Road, 2A 2B Holmesdale Road Kew Road Kew Richmond Upon Thames
Varation to planning approval (04/2359/Ful). Redesign of internal floorspace including provision of one additional flat, redesign of front, side and rear.
Withdrawn Full applications 9 docs
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Grounds of Aquarius T1: Cherry tree (located outside property #4) – Reduce by 0.5m back to previous points Height of tree currently: 4m Height of tree after reduction: 3.5m Spread of tree currently: 3m Spread of tree after reduction: 2.5m T3/A/B/C/D: Hornbeam trees (x4 by footpath) – Reduce height by 2.5m through selective thinning reduce lateral growth by 1.5m through selective thinning Height of tree currently: 11m Height of tree after reduction: 8.5m Spread of tree currently: 7m Spread of tree after reduction: 5.5m T5: Silver birch tree (located outside property #12) – Reduce height by 2m, reduce sides by 0.5m to balance, remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 11m Height of tree after reduction: 8.5m Spread of tree currently: 7m Spread of tree after reduction: 6.5m T6: Sycamore tree (outside property #13) – Reduce by 1m back to previous points, remove ivy down to fence level Height of tree currently: 11m Height of tree after reduction: 10m Spread of tree currently: 6m Spread of tree after reduction: 5m T7: Sycamore tree (outside property #14) – Thin canopy by 15%, remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 11m Height of tree after reduction: 11m Spread of tree currently: 6m Spread of tree after reduction: 6m T8: A/B/C Sycamore trees (x3 outside properties #7 and #8) – reduce lateral growth towards the building back by 1.5m, remove ivy up to the bottom of the gutter only Height of tree currently: 10m Height of tree after reduction: 10m Spread of tree currently: 6m Spread of tree after reduction: 4m T9: Fig Tree - Reduce height by 1.5m, reduce sides by 1.5m Height of tree currently: 4m Height of tree after reduction: 2.5m Spread of tree currently: 4m Spread of tree after reduction: 2.5m Reason for Tree Works: General tree maintenance carried out across the grounds of Aquarius as part of the regular 3-year maintenance cycle. This includes crown reductions, crown lifting over footpaths with heavy pedestrian use, particularly routes providing access to the offices and clubs located on Eel Pie Island, and providing suitable clearance from buildings.