Planning application
Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX
Works: Trees
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Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 24/07806/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 24/07806/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 8 Nov 2024
- Validated
- 8 Nov 2024
- Ward
- St James's
- 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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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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12/02125/TCA Granted
Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX
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.
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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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8 Nov 2024
Received by Westminster
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 3 January 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Westminster took a median of 91 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Writtle Forest Consultancy Limited Agent, registered in Ingatestone
Active · incorporated 2015 · Ingatestone
10 applications on PlanIndex · across 4 councils
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 documents on file for this application
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About tree works applications
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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
1 x Acer pseudoplatanus (M1058): Reduce height by 2m and spread by 3m.
Granted Trees 3 docs
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