Planning application
Devonshire Court Holmesdale Road Kew Richmond TW9 3JY
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Back Garden (Right Boundary) T1: Pine tree - Fell to ground level Height of tree currently: 5m Height of tree after reduction: 0m Spread of tree currently: 3m Spread of tree after reduction: 0m Reason for Works: We are looking to remove the tree due to its location and the potential for damage to the neighbouring walls, as it is situated in the corner where three properties meet. The client is happy to replant with a more appropriate tree species for the location.
As published by the council, reference PA26/3020
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/3020
- Type
- Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area
- Status
- Recommendation under review
- Received
- 1 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 1 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Kew Ward [KWW]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TW9 3JY
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Sep 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 27 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.
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PA26/3021 Awaiting decision
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