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36 St Gabriels Road, London, NW2 4SA

Awaiting decision Brent 26/2256 Conservation Area Tree Notification

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Front garden: magnolia (T1) - reduce crown back to previous cuts, taking 1.5m off. Reason: to maintain suitable to tree for the garden and allow more light into the ground floor windows.

As published by the council, reference 26/2256

Application record

Reference
26/2256
Type
Conservation Area Tree Notification
Status
Registered
Received
4 Sep 2026
Validated
4 Sep 2026
Ward
Cricklewood & Mapesbury
Decision by
Delegated Team Manager
Postcode
NW2 4SA

Comment by 6 October 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on Brent's portal.

Site history

Applications at this address on the Brent register

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 24/2569 Granted

    36 St Gabriels Road, London, NW2 4SA

    Reduce crown of magnolia back to previous cuts, taking up to 1m off.

    Decided 24 Oct 2024 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Sep 2026

    Received by Brent

  2. 21 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 30 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Brent took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Forbes Tree Care Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Broxbourne

Active · incorporated 2014 · Broxbourne

24 applications on PlanIndex · across 7 councils · 100% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Brent for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Brent decided tree works applications in a median of 41 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 0.3 miles

  • 54 St Gabriels Road, London, NW2 4SA

    21/3157 Submitted 16 Aug 2021 50 yards away

    Single storey rear extension and replacement of a side window with a single door to the dwellinghouse.

    Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
    Small domestic
  • 40 St Gabriels Road, London, NW2 4SA

    16/0130 Submitted 12 Jan 2016 50 yards away

    Conversion of dwellinghouse into 3 self-contained flats (1 x 3 bed, 1 x 2bed and 1 x 1bed) to include one rear dormer windows, x7 rooflights, single storey rear infill extension and associated external alterations to the side window, re-instatement of original windows and door, new bi-folding doors to the rear ground floor, cycle parking spaces, bin stores, amenity space and front boundary alterations

    Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +2 14 docs
    Small domestic
  • Flat 1, 46 St Gabriels Road, London, NW2 4SA

    26/2129 Submitted 21 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    70% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

    Proposed 2x single-storey side infill extensions, three new ground floor side windows and replacement of existing ground floor side window, removal of part of the front boundary to create pedestrian access, increase in width of the vehicular access, new pillar, new front hardstanding and soft landscaping to ground floor flat

    Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 20 docs
    Small domestic
  • 36 St Gabriels Road, London, NW2 4SA

    24/2569 Submitted 12 Sep 2024 50 yards away

    Reduce crown of magnolia back to previous cuts, taking up to 1m off.

    Granted Trees 2 docs
  • 32 St Gabriels Road, London, NW2 4SA

    15/5576 Submitted 14 Dec 2015 50 yards away

    Installation and replacement of timber sash windows to the front elevation of dwellinghouse (Article 4)

    Granted Householder Windows or glazing 6 docs
    Domestic
  • 32 St Gabriels Road, London, NW2 4SA

    15/5578 Submitted 14 Dec 2015 50 yards away

    Retrospective application for alterations to the front garden to include new hard landscaping to dwellinghouse (Article 4)

    Granted Householder 4 docs
    Domestic

In Brent

  • 26/2278 Awaiting decision

    19 St Gabriels Road, London, NW2 4DS

    T1 - Plum Tree Group- Fell to ground level Reason for work: One of the trees has suffered a significant branch failure, with further areas of deadwood and visible stem decay evident throughout the group. Given the observed structural defects, evidence of decay and branch failure, together with the declining condition of the group, removal of the trees is recommended on arboricultural and safety grounds. T2 - Ivy-Clad Ash Tree- Crown reduce by circa 3.5 - 4.5 metres to suitable pruning points Reason for work: General tree maintenance As an Arboricultural Approved contractor (#AC2626), all works will be undertaken in accordance with BS 39982010 - Tree Work - Recommendations

    Received 8 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/2250 Awaiting decision

    92 Roe Lane, London, NW9 9BD

    G1 ? Line/group of trees, including the Oak tree, located along the side boundary of 92 Roe Lane adjacent to 96/98 Roe Lane. Reduce the overall height of all trees within G1 by approximately 3?4 metres, to leave a final height of approximately 8 metres above ground level. Reduce the lateral spread of the trees by up to 2 metres, pruning back to suitable growth points while retaining a balanced form. Retain all trees, including the Oak tree. No tree removal is proposed. The purpose of the works is to reduce the overgrown height and spread of the boundary trees and to re-establish them as a manageable hedge/boundary screen.

    Received 4 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/1101 Granted

    Harrow District Masonic Centre, Northwick Circle, Harrow, HA3 0EL

    (G1): Opposite 32, 33, 34 Northwick Circle - 3 Limes - reduce crowns by 3 metres, remove epicormic and basal growths (T34, T35, T36 of TPO). Opposite Greystone Gardens - Ash - previously pollarded - reduce crown by 4 metres (T38 of TPO). Prunus by Ash - reduce to shape (up to 1 metre). Opposite 2 Northwick Circle - Horse chestnuts - reduce crowns by 3 meter (T39 of TPO). Opposite 4 Northwick Circle - Prunus and Lime - reduce crowns by 3 meters. (Lime T41 of TPO)

    Received 29 Apr, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/1539 Awaiting decision

    170 Walm Lane, London, NW2 3AX

    T1 Oak (Quercus spp.) Carry out a crown reduction of approximately 1.5-2.0 metres, reducing the overall height and lateral spread back to suitable pruning points to allow increased natural light into the garden.The tree is situated within the neighbouring property, and works will be undertaken in accordance with the agreed extent of pruning. Reduction to be carried out sensitively to retain the natural form, balance, and structural integrity of the tree. Reason for work: General Tree maintenance and Light starvation to the property

    Received 17 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/0865 Granted

    Marlow Court, 221 Willesden Lane, Kilburn, London, NW6 7PS

    T1 & T2 (London Plane) - Reduce both trees by 3-5 meters. Check for Massaria. T6 (Holly), T7 & T8 (Leylandii Cupressus) - Cut back from Eden Lodge by 1 meter. T9 (Sycamore) - Remove dead wood over 50mm and sever girdle roots. T10 (White Willow) - Raise to 3 meters , reduce back from the building on the west side. T11 (Sycamore) - Remove branches rubbing against the garage. T12 (Pear) - Remove dead wood over 50mm T18 (Silver Berry) - Remove deadwood and thin west crown, and reduce the top to shape. T20 (Ash) - Reduce crown by 2 meters. T23 (Purple Plum) - Cut back to the boundary on the West side away from the manor lodge. T24 (Ash) - Reduce crown by 2m and raise to 3m T26 (Sycamore) - Remove to ground level. T27 (Sycamore) - Raise to 3m T28 (Purple Plum) - Remove rubbing branches T29 (Sycamore) - Sever Ivy for inspection. T31 & T32 (Ash) - Remove to ground level T33 (Black Locust) - Apply mulch

    Received 2 Apr, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees