Planning application
20 Ravenscourt Park, London, W6 0TJ
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 Holly (Ilex aquifolium) - 20% Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by approximately 1-1.5m. Reduce on client side a bit harder, to limit spread over and towards building. Final height 7m and final spread 4m. T2 Yew (Taxus baccata) - 25% Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by approximately 2m to tidy and contain and retain furnishing growth.Final height 10m and final spread 8m. G3 Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) Reduce height by around 2-3m. Reduce spread into clients garden back to in line with path edge closest to boundary. Reduce / thin on Masonic Hospital side by 20% to allow more light through to garden. Final height 7m and final spread 5m North / South & 10m East / West (to maintain screening). T4 Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) - Crown clean through removal of dead, weak and suppressed branches. Remove small diameter branch hanging low over garden. Reduce upper stem coming over garden by 2-3m, cutt... read more
As published by the council, reference 2025/01668/TREE
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/01668/TREE
- Type
- Works to Tree(s) in Conservation Area
- Status
- Pending As published: REGISTERED: Pending recommendation
- Received
- 18 Jun 2025
- Validated
- 19 Jun 2025
- Ward
- Ravenscourt
- Postcode
- W6 0TJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Hammersmith and Fulham register
This site has had 4 applications since 2018.
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2021/00236/TREE Awaiting decision
20 Ravenscourt Park London W6 0TJ
FRONT GARDENT1 Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra)-Remove lowest whorl of branches. Reduce remaining crown by approx. 20% (1-2m) T2 Chusan palm (Trachycarpus fortunei)-Remove lateral and drooping fronds, to leave upright top fronds. T3 Chusan palm (Trachycarpus fortunei)-Remove lateral and drooping fronds, to leave upright top fronds. REAR GARDEN T4 Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus)-Remove stems closest to lawn,reduce height by approx. 1-1.5m to reduce overhang and shading T5 Chusan palm (Trachycarpus fortunei)-Remove lateral and drooping fronds, to leave upright top fronds.
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2021/00193/TPO Awaiting decision
20 Ravenscourt Park London W6 0TJ
Pruning of a Fir tree (T25) in the front garden, subject to Tree Preservation Order TPO/14/9/69, by removal of low hanging branches, and reduction of crown by approx. 20% (1-2m) to shape and contain.
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2018/03046/CLP Withdrawn
20 Ravenscourt Park London W6 0TJ
Erection of a storage building in rear garden; installation of new entrance doors to the side elevation in existing out building; installation of three rooflights to replace two existing rooflights.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Jun 2025
Received by Hammersmith and Fulham
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19 Jun 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 14 August 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Hammersmith and Fulham took a median of 79 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Hammersmith and Fulham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Hammersmith and Fulham decided tree works applications in a median of 57 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
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20 Ravenscourt Park London W6 0TJ
Erection of a storage building in rear garden; installation of new entrance doors to the side elevation in existing out building; installation of three rooflights to replace two existing rooflights.
Withdrawn Lawful development Loft or dormer 9 docs -
20 Ravenscourt Park London W6 0TJ
97% historically approved · decision due ~18 Mar
Pruning of a Fir tree (T25) in the front garden, subject to Tree Preservation Order TPO/14/9/69, by removal of low hanging branches, and reduction of crown by approx. 20% (1-2m) to shape and contain.
Awaiting decision Trees 10 docs -
22 Ravenscourt Park London W6 0TJ
97% historically approved · decision due ~17 Mar
Rear garden, T2 Holm Oak - Evergreen Oak (Quercus ilex): Reduce to previous, reducing up to 2m. Final height 10m and spread 8m. (Note: applicant not owner, Mr Seligman)
Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs -
23 Ravenscourt Park London W6 0TJ
97% historically approved · decision due ~17 Mar
T1 Yew (Taxus baccata): In old hospital grounds, reduce by 2-3m, final height 6m and spread 6m
Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs -
20 Ravenscourt Park London W6 0TJ
97% historically approved · decision due ~17 Mar
FRONT GARDENT1 Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra)-Remove lowest whorl of branches. Reduce remaining crown by approx. 20% (1-2m) T2 Chusan palm (Trachycarpus fortunei)-Remove lateral and drooping fronds, to leave upright top fronds. T3 Chusan palm (Trachycarpus fortunei)-Remove lateral and drooping fronds, to leave upright top fronds. REAR GARDEN T4 Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus)-Remove stems closest to lawn,reduce height by approx. 1-1.5m to reduce overhang and shading T5 Chusan palm (Trachycarpus fortunei)-Remove lateral and drooping fronds, to leave upright top fronds.
Awaiting decision Trees 1 doc -
Park House, 21 Ravenscourt Park, London, W6 0TJ
Pruning of an Oak tree (T24) in the rear garden, subject to Tree Preservation Order TPO/52/5/74, by no more than 30% of its crown size or no further back than to the most recent previous pruning points, whichever is the least.
Granted Trees 4 docs
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P/2026/02371/TPO Awaiting decision
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P/2026/02326/TPO5D Awaiting decision
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P/2026/02402/TPO Awaiting decision
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Pruning of an Ash Tree (T24) in the rear garden, subject to Tree Preservation Order TPO/24/8/70. The South-facing side has had a relatively recent crown reduction, while the north-facing side has been left untreated, with the tree now being severely unbalanced. It is proposed to reduce the north-facing side by reducing all stems by up to 4m to suitable growth points to re-balance and tidy; assess torn limb with large longitudinal scar on inbound side and remove if necessary. All works are for routine maintenance.
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P/2026/01865/TPO Granted
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Pruning of a Silver Birch tree (T1) in the rear garden, subject to Tree Preservation Order TPO/156/1/189, re-pollard back to previous reduction point for routine maintenance.
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P/2026/02252/TPO Awaiting decision
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Pruning of a Sycamore (Acer) tree (T7) in the front garden, subject to Tree Preservation Order: TPO/26/10/70.