Planning application
ARB/25/05002
40 Kensington Square, London, W8 5HP
Proposal
Prune 1 x Tree of Heaven and 1 x Magnolia (rear garden)
As published by the council, reference ARB/25/05002
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Aug 2025
Received by Kensington and Chelsea
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19 Sep 2025
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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