Planning application
Haven Green Baptist Church Haven Green Ealing W5 2UP
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
TPO 954 T1 -Horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum) Multiple stems from the base.Tree died due to pest damage from leaf-mining moth (Cameraria ohridella), subsequent disease (probably Bleeding Canker) and drought, such that its wood has become rotten and weak after infiltration by wood/bark beetles. This tree recently lost a large limb that fell onto the public highway without any warning. T2 -Box tree (Buxus sempervirens) Three main stems from the base, This precious specimen tree tragically died after repeated infestations with Box Tree Moth caterpillars (Cydalima perspectalis) over the past few seasons. Both trees now require very urgent removal because they have been dead/dying for at least a couple of years, and in the recent drought conditions have become likely to sudden limb drop, as was evidenced at 12:20pm on Wednesday 5th August 2026 when a large limb fell onto the public highway blocking the pavement and partially obstructing the road. Thankfully, no one was injured, but the need for urgent removal of both trees was recognized as they are highly likely to harm people or property if there is another limb drop. We are able to list the condition of the trees (above) with a good degree of confidence because I have a background as a biologist (with a degree from Aberdeen University) and having consulted with a tree surgeon (TJ TREE LTD) who knows the two trees in question from previous work in the area. Both trees ought to be completely felled.
As published by the council, reference 263031PTT
Application record
- Reference
- 263031PTT
- Type
- Works to a tree with a TPO
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 6 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 21 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Ealing Broadway
- Postcode
- W5 2UP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Aug 2026
Received by Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation
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21 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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30 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 16 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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TPO 954 T1 -Horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum) Multiple stems from the base.Tree died due to pest damage from leaf-mining moth (Cameraria ohridella), subsequent disease (probably Bleeding Canker) and drought, such that its wood has become rotten and weak after infiltration by wood/bark beetles. This tree recently lost a large limb that fell onto the public highway without any warning. T2 -Box tree (Buxus sempervirens) Three main stems from the base, This precious specimen tree tragically died after repeated infestations with Box Tree Moth caterpillars (Cydalima perspectalis) over the past few seasons. Both trees now require very urgent removal because they have been dead/dying for at least a couple of years, and in the recent drought conditions have become likely to sudden limb drop, as was evidenced at 12:20pm on Wednesday 5th August 2026 when a large limb fell onto the public highway blocking the pavement and partially obstructing the road. Thankfully, no one was injured, but the need for urgent removal of both trees was recognized as they are highly likely to harm people or property if there is another limb drop. We are able to list the condition of the trees (above) with a good degree of confidence because I have a background as a biologist (with a degree from Aberdeen University) and having consulted with a tree surgeon (TJ TREE LTD) who knows the two trees in question from previous work in the area. Both trees ought to be completely felled.
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