Planning application
6, Clarence Road, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3NL
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
To slightly reduce and manage the overall size of a Magnolia tree positioned centrally at the rear of the garden. Application to lightly reduce the spread, pruing back overextended growth while retaining the tree's natural shape. T3 on provided sketch.
As published by the council, reference PA26/2931
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/2931
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Recommendation under review
- Received
- 24 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 24 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Kew Ward [KWW]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TW9 3NL
Site history
Applications at this address on the Richmond upon Thames register
This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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PA26/2554 Granted
6, Clarence Road, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3NL
Plum tree (T2 in sketch) located centrally in the rear garden of 6 Clarence Road. Prune back overgrown branches to reduce the overall size of the tree and maintain a balanced shape. Remove any dead or damaged branches as part of the works.
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PA25/4532 Granted
6, Clarence Road, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3NL
Erection of a single storey rear infill extension
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Aug 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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8 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 19 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
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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6, Clarence Road, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3NL
Plum tree (T2 in sketch) located centrally in the rear garden of 6 Clarence Road. Prune back overgrown branches to reduce the overall size of the tree and maintain a balanced shape. Remove any dead or damaged branches as part of the works.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
6, Clarence Road, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3NL
Erection of a single storey rear infill extension
Granted Householder Extension 14 docsSmall domestic -
4, Clarence Road, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3NL
4 x 455W SOLARWATT panels on the rear flat roof.
Granted Outline 7 docs -
4 Clarence Road Kew Richmond TW9 3NL
Pittosporum Tenuifolium x1 - 11m high and 3.5m wide - Reduce height by 3.5m and width 2m
Granted Trees 1 doc -
8 Clarence Road Kew Richmond TW9 3NL
Laurel – reduce height and spready by approx. 50% leaving Laurel at a height of approx. 4m and spread of 4m Maintain size and shape for location
Granted Trees 2 docs -
8 Clarence Road Kew Richmond TW9 3NL
Erection of a single-storey studio/office building in the rear garden of the property.
Granted Full applications 13 docsSmall domestic
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PA26/3037 Awaiting decision
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PA26/3022 Awaiting decision
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Back Garden (Left Boundary) T1: Judas tree – Reduce height by 0.5m - 1m through selective thinning, remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 4m Height of tree after reduction: 3.5m Spread of tree currently: 4m Spread of tree after reduction: 3.5m Back Garden (Right Boundary) T2: Rowan tree – Reduce height by 1m, reduce sides by 0.5m, lift canopy by 0.5m, remove major deadwood Height of tree currently: 4m Height of tree after reduction: 3m Spread of tree currently: 2m Spread of tree after reduction: 1.5m Reasons for work: General tree maintenance Trees in decline Maintaining tree in its current setting
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PA26/3021 Awaiting decision
Aquarius, Eel Pie Island, Twickenham
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.