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45 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

Granted Westminster 05/02784/TPO Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

1 x Lime - Crown reduce by 20% and thin by no more than 15 % .

As published by the council, reference 05/02784/TPO

Application record

Reference
05/02784/TPO
Type
Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
5 Apr 2005
Validated
5 Apr 2005
Decided
3 May 2005
Ward
Abbey Road
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
NW8 6LJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 6 applications since 2005: 5 approved, 0 refused.

  • 25/08975/FULL Awaiting decision

    45 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    Installation of low-profile solar photovoltaic panels to existing roofs; installation of new gate to enlarged driveway opening to front boundary.

    Submitted 10 Dec 2025 Full applications
  • 25/09389/TPO Granted

    45 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    1 x Lime (T1, front): Crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, retaining shortened furnishing growth and at least 50% of fine branch structure to maintain crown continuity.

    Decided 26 Jan 2026 Trees
  • 25/08846/TCA Granted

    45 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    2 x silver birch (T2 & T3, front): Reduce crown height by approximately 1 metre to suitable pruning points. Selective root pruning to allow paving repair.

    Decided 26 Jan 2026 Trees
  • 06/06874/FULL Granted

    45 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    Ground floor single storey extension to rear, alterations to side elevation window openings and creation of roof terrace on existing side extension flat roof.

    Decided 23 Oct 2006 Full applications
  • 05/02786/TCA Granted

    45 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    1 x Conifer - Fell & Replace.

    Decided 3 May 2005 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Apr 2005

    Received by Westminster

  2. 3 May 2005

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  3. 29 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

1 document on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 3 May 2005, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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

  • 51 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    05/00355/TCA Submitted 12 Jan 2005 50 yards away

    1 x Sycamore (rear): Crown reduce 20-25% and shape. Lightly thin by 15-20% 1 x False Acacia: Light reduction all over to contain, retaining shape and flow 1 x Cherry (front); Prune sides to contain and make more compact shape.

    Granted Trees 1 doc
  • 51 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    06/01220/FULL Submitted 17 Feb 2006 50 yards away

    Erection of rear/side extension at first floor level and dormer window to rear roofslope to provide additional residential accommodation.

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 14 docs
  • 55 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    06/10097/FULL Submitted 15 Dec 2006 50 yards away

    Demolition of part of existing rear extension at ground and first floor levels and erection of new enlarged rear extension at ground and first floor levels.

    Withdrawn Full applications Extension Demolition 8 docs
  • 49A Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    07/08497/TPO Submitted 25 Sep 2007 50 yards away

    1 x Lime (Front): Crown reduce to previous reduction points and remove epicormic growth.

    Granted Trees 1 doc
  • 33A-35D Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    10/02375/NMA Submitted 12 Mar 2010 50 yards away

    Amendments to approved scheme (RN:08/08586/) for replacement windows and new main entrance door.(Council's Own Development) namely, for replacement of horizontal trickle vent to fixed glass pane, with trickle vent incorporated within head of new aluminium window frame.

    Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 3 docs
  • 55 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    07/01585/FULL Submitted 19 Feb 2007 50 yards away

    Enlarged replacement of existing single storey rear extension and enlargement of existing two storey rear extension with associated alterations to fenestration and roof form. Removal of three cypress trees within rear garden.

    Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing +1 10 docs
    Small domestic

In Westminster

  • 26/06901/TPO Decided

    110 Maida Vale London W9 1PS

    T3 Walnut: Raise crown over the beds by approximately 2m and clear Cherry. Reduce remaining crown back to previous and most recent reduction points up to approximately 1.5m. Thin crown density evenly throughout by 20%. T4 Walnut: Reduce back to previous and most recent points of reduction up to approximately 1.5m. Thin crown density by 20%. Remove dead wood. T5 Fig: Reduce lateral growth hard back garden side by approximately 1.25-1.5m. Reduce crown height back to previous points of reduction (approximately 1.4m). T7 Mulberry: Reduce crown road side by approximately 1.2m. Raise crown road side by approximately 1.2m. Thin crown density throughout by 20%. Reduce remaining over extended branches which protrude from the main crown structure back in to the main crown.

    Received 8 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/07241/TCA Awaiting decision

    11 Castellain Road London W9 1EY

    T1 - Mature Sycamore- Carry out a crown reduction of up to 3m in height and up to 2m laterally back to the previous, most recent established pruning points, retaining a balanced crown structure and natural form. Pruning cuts will be made to suitable growth points. T2 - Field Maple- Undertake a crown reduction of approx 2m in height and 1.5m laterally appropriate to the tree?s condition, structure and previous pruning history, whilst retaining a natural crown shape and viable growth points. Where suitable, reduce the crown to the previous reduction points, pruning back to appropriate secondary branches or growth points to create a balanced, natural-flowing canopy outline. As an Arboricultural Approved contractor (#AC2626), all works will be undertaken in accordance with BS39982010 - Tree Work - Recommendations. Reason for work: General tree maintenance

    Received 22 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/07207/TCA Awaiting decision

    2 Motcomb Street London SW1X 8JU

    T1, T2 and T3 - Bay Laurel reduce height by approx 2-3m from tips and shorten lateral growth by 1m from tips.

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/07205/TPO Awaiting decision

    Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ

    T8 - CHERRY - - End-weight reduction - Specified extent Reduce crown of NE stem by 1 .5m, reducing load on decay canker and subsequent risk of failure. T22 - ACER - Prune from adjacent structure to clear lamp column by 1 meter T24 - CHERRY - - Lift low canopy - Pedestrian clearance to 4.5m over road. T37 - CHERRY - Remove faulted limb / limbs Remove lowest south facing branch to stem. G73 - CERCIS CANADENSIS - Lift low canopy - Pedestrian clearance to 2.5 m over footpath.

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/07220/TCA Awaiting decision

    Overseas House Park Place London SW1A 1LR

    T1 Betula jacquemontii- Fell- This tree has out grown its position in the small herbacious border and garden, it is blocking light and the roots are suppressing the growth of other ornamental shrubs and trees- The owner would like to remove it before it gets any larger- a poor choice for such a small garden, also blocking the view in to Green park. T2 Prunus sp.- Fell As above , in addition the trees lower branches have been removed and now has impaired form, is being suppressed by the London Plane tree and it has very few blossoms in the spring. If nessessary the tree owner would be prepared to replace the two trees with a more suitable tree

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees