PA25/1966

Status: Granted (01 Aug 2025)
Application Details
Description

The trees in question are two and are called Trees of Heaven aka Ailanthus altissima - TO BE REMOVED They are known to be invasive in nature and very quick to grow both in height and in root size. One of them is particularly close to the building and is adjacent to several apartment windows which is our biggest concern. Our gadener has warned us that allowing it to grow more can compromise the structural integrity of the property as well as cause allergies and sensitivities to our residents. Below are a few articles discussing the effect these trees can have on their surroundings: https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/indiana/stories-in-indiana/journey-with-nature--tree-of-heaven/ https://www.pba-solutions.com/japanese-knotweed-news/tree-of-heaven-tree-threatening-uk-ecosystems/ https://environmentcontrols.co.uk/target-weeds/tree-of-heaven-control/#:~:text=The%20tree%20produces%20a%20lot,pavement%2C%20sewers%20and%20building%20foundations.

Council

Richmond

Application Type

Works to Tree/s in Conservation Area

Date Received

11 Jun 2025

Date Validated

30 Jun 2025

Decision Date

01 Aug 2025

Location
Address

Clarendon Apartments, 23 Kew Gardens Road, Kew, Surrey, Tw9 3hd

Postcode

TW9 3HD

Coordinates

51.479305900000000, -0.287150700000000

Source: Application UPRN

Quick Info
UID
235602
Reference
PA25/1966
Status
Granted
Last Updated
05 Aug 2025