Planning application
Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
3 x London plane trees (front entrance): remove 2-3 branches (less than 15cm diameter) from each tree to clear scaffolding, pruning back to suitable growth points. Lift smaller diameter branches over scaffolding by up to 2m.
As published by the council, reference 12/02125/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 12/02125/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- No objections
- Received
- 2 Mar 2012
- Validated
- 2 Mar 2012
- Decided
- 6 Mar 2012
- Ward
- St James's
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW1Y 5HX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 10 applications since 2004: 8 approved, 0 refused.
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24/07806/TCA Awaiting decision
Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX
2053 Prunus spp. Overall crown reduction by 1-2m back to suitable growth points to reduce the likelihood of failure of over-extended laterals. 2114 Quercus palustris To crown lift in 2 stages over 2 year period to a height of between 4 to 5 metres. Year 2 Remove limbs at main stem to height of 4.5/5m and tip reducing smaller lower hanging laterals to achieve crown lift to 5m to north side of crown to balance crown of the tree. To tip reduce by no more than 1.5m over extended laterals to ensure a balanced crown. 2050 Quercus x hispanica 'Lucombeana' Reduce lateral spread to the west by 2m to reduce the likelihood of failure due to over-extended growth.
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19/09891/ADLBC Decided
Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX
Details of the removal of fitted carpets the position of new and relocated services and related fixtures shall be confirmed in advance of any work being carried out, and the prior written approval of the City Council as local planning authority shall be obtained wherever historic fabric is to be cut pursuant to condition 4 of listed building consent dated 27th August 2019 (RN:19/05647).
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19/02285/ADV Granted
Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX
Display of 12 bronze London Commonwealth walkway markers each measuring 0.295m diameter x 0.01m installed flush into the pavement at various locations across the city (Pall Mall, St. James's Street, 13 St James's Square, 14 Waterloo Place, 80 Haymarket, 5Trafalgar Square, 58-59 Spring Gardens, 9 Northumberland Avenue, 14 Broadway, Trafalgar Square, Aldwych, 150 Strand and Strand).
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18/01326/LBC Granted
Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX
Replacement of timber gates, refurbishment of associated ironmongery, repairs to the gate piers, and redecoration of the lanterns to the Queen's Chapel Gate.
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12/03869/LBC Granted
Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX
Temporary opening up and subsequent reinstatement of a doorway in the rear garden wall to provide access onto Eden Walk.
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10/03710/TCA Granted
Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX
1 x Acer pseudoplatanus (M1058): Reduce height by 2m and spread by 3m.
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07/07809/LBC Granted
Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX
Replacement of eastern entrance doorway and side panels at ground floor level to eastern elevation.
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05/00093/1884 Granted
Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX
Installation of three free-standing flagpoles and flags in the planting area in front of the screen wall directly opposite the entrance to Marlborough House. Removal of three horizontal flagpoles and banner flags from the roof of the porte-cochere to the house.
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04/08134/1884 Granted
Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX
Alterations including re-roofing over the central area above rooms G2, G3, G6 and corridor; installation of fall arrest system and new access ladder; new patent glazing.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Mar 2012
Received by Westminster
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6 Mar 2012
Decision issued: No objections
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What this grant of permission means
Westminster granted permission on 6 March 2012, 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 500 metres
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Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX
Details of the removal of fitted carpets the position of new and relocated services and related fixtures shall be confirmed in advance of any work being carried out, and the prior written approval of the City Council as local planning authority shall be obtained wherever historic fabric is to be cut pursuant to condition 4 of listed building consent dated 27th August 2019 (RN:19/05647).
Decided Conditions 8 docs -
Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX
Installation of three free-standing flagpoles and flags in the planting area in front of the screen wall directly opposite the entrance to Marlborough House. Removal of three horizontal flagpoles and banner flags from the roof of the porte-cochere to the house.
Granted Other 1 doc -
Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX
Display of 12 bronze London Commonwealth walkway markers each measuring 0.295m diameter x 0.01m installed flush into the pavement at various locations across the city (Pall Mall, St. James's Street, 13 St James's Square, 14 Waterloo Place, 80 Haymarket, 5Trafalgar Square, 58-59 Spring Gardens, 9 Northumberland Avenue, 14 Broadway, Trafalgar Square, Aldwych, 150 Strand and Strand).
Granted Advertising 13 docs -
Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX
Replacement of timber gates, refurbishment of associated ironmongery, repairs to the gate piers, and redecoration of the lanterns to the Queen's Chapel Gate.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 16 docs -
Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX
Alterations including re-roofing over the central area above rooms G2, G3, G6 and corridor; installation of fall arrest system and new access ladder; new patent glazing.
Granted Other Windows or glazing 10 docs -
Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX
100% historically approved · decision due ~3 Jan
2053 Prunus spp. Overall crown reduction by 1-2m back to suitable growth points to reduce the likelihood of failure of over-extended laterals. 2114 Quercus palustris To crown lift in 2 stages over 2 year period to a height of between 4 to 5 metres. Year 2 Remove limbs at main stem to height of 4.5/5m and tip reducing smaller lower hanging laterals to achieve crown lift to 5m to north side of crown to balance crown of the tree. To tip reduce by no more than 1.5m over extended laterals to ensure a balanced crown. 2050 Quercus x hispanica 'Lucombeana' Reduce lateral spread to the west by 2m to reduce the likelihood of failure due to over-extended growth.
Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs
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