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168 - 174 Sussex Gardens London W2 1TP

Granted Westminster 07/10623/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 London Plane (T1, frontage,most westerly tree): Crown lift to 6m by removal/reduction of small diameter low hanging branches. Reduce length of selected laterals projecting towards building to provide 2-3m clearance to suitable growing points. Crown thin tips of branches by 10-15%. Remove deadwood, poorly attached, crossing and rubbing branches. Retain advanced epicormic growth within canopy. 1 x London Plane (T2, frontage centre tree): Reduce one previously reduced lateral projecting towards buildings by 2-3m, to suitable growing points. Remove epicormic trunk growth. Crown thin tips of branches only by 10-15%. Remove deadwood, poorly attached, crossing and rubbing branches. Retain advanced epicormic growth within canopy. 1 x London Plane (T3, frontage, most easterly tree): Reduce length of long laterals extending over carriageway by 3-4m, to suitable growing points. Crown lift to 6m by removal/reduction of small diameter low hanging branches. Reduce length of selected laterals projecting towards building to provide 2-3m clearance, to suitable growing points. Crown thin tips of branhces only by 20%. Remove deadwood, poorly attached, crossing and rubbing branches. Retain advanced epicormic growth within canopy.

As published by the council, reference 07/10623/TPO

Application record

Reference
07/10623/TPO
Type
Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
3 Dec 2007
Validated
3 Dec 2007
Decided
22 Jan 2008
Ward
Hyde Park
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
W2 1TP

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 8 applications since 2003: 6 approved, 2 refused.

  • 04/10185/LBC Granted

    168 - 174 Sussex Gardens London W2 1TP

    Partial demolition of front vaults under pavement/car park and retention of reconstruction basement. (Resubmission)

    Decided 24 Feb 2005 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 04/10184/FULL Granted

    168 - 174 Sussex Gardens London W2 1TP

    Partial restoration of basement vaults and enlargement involving excavated under front parking area to provide a larger lower ground area for use in connection with existing hotel use. (Resubmission)

    Decided 24 Feb 2005 Full applications
  • 04/05658/FULL Refused

    168 - 174 Sussex Gardens London W2 1TP

    Demolition of existing vaults and excavation under front parking area to provide a larger lower ground area for use in connection with existing hotel use.

    Decided 11 Nov 2004 Full applications
  • 04/05659/LBC Refused

    168 - 174 Sussex Gardens London W2 1TP

    Demolition of existing vaults and excavation under front parking area to provide a larger lower ground area for use in connection with existing hotel use.

    Decided 11 Nov 2004 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 03/07560/FULL Granted

    168 - 174 Sussex Gardens London W2 1TP

    Construction of an underground rainwater tank to forecourt in front of No. 176 Sussex Gardens.

    Decided 17 Dec 2003 Full applications
  • 03/07561/LBC Granted

    168 - 174 Sussex Gardens London W2 1TP

    Erection of externally illuminated fascia sign.

    Decided 24 Nov 2003 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 03/07564/ADV Granted

    168 - 174 Sussex Gardens London W2 1TP

    Display of externally illuminated fascia signs

    Decided 24 Nov 2003 Advertising

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 3 Dec 2007

    Received by Westminster

  2. 22 Jan 2008

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  3. 10 Aug 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 22 January 2008, 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.

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  • 168 - 174 Sussex Gardens London W2 1TP

    04/10185/LBC Submitted 22 Dec 2004 50 yards away

    Partial demolition of front vaults under pavement/car park and retention of reconstruction basement. (Resubmission)

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 2 docs

  • 168 - 174 Sussex Gardens London W2 1TP

    04/10184/FULL Submitted 22 Dec 2004 50 yards away

    Partial restoration of basement vaults and enlargement involving excavated under front parking area to provide a larger lower ground area for use in connection with existing hotel use. (Resubmission)

    Granted Full applications 8 docs

  • 168 - 174 Sussex Gardens London W2 1TP

    04/05658/FULL Submitted 20 Jul 2004 50 yards away

    Demolition of existing vaults and excavation under front parking area to provide a larger lower ground area for use in connection with existing hotel use.

    Refused Full applications Demolition 7 docs

  • 168 - 174 Sussex Gardens London W2 1TP

    04/05659/LBC Submitted 20 Jul 2004 50 yards away

    Demolition of existing vaults and excavation under front parking area to provide a larger lower ground area for use in connection with existing hotel use.

    Refused Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 2 docs

  • 168 - 174 Sussex Gardens London W2 1TP

    03/07560/FULL Submitted 30 Sep 2003 50 yards away

    Construction of an underground rainwater tank to forecourt in front of No. 176 Sussex Gardens.

    Granted Full applications 6 docs

  • 168 - 174 Sussex Gardens London W2 1TP

    03/07561/LBC Submitted 30 Sep 2003 50 yards away

    Erection of externally illuminated fascia sign.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 5 docs

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

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    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