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Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX

Awaiting decision Westminster 24/07806/TCA Applic. for works to trees in CA

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.

  • 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).

    Decided 24 Dec 2019 Conditions
  • 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).

    Decided 9 May 2019 Advertising
  • 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.

    Decided 20 Mar 2018 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Decided 26 Jun 2012 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Decided 6 Mar 2012 Trees
  • 10/03710/TCA Granted

    Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX

    1 x Acer pseudoplatanus (M1058): Reduce height by 2m and spread by 3m.

    Decided 29 Jun 2010 Trees
  • 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.

    Decided 26 Oct 2007 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Decided 10 Mar 2005 Other
  • 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.

    Decided 7 Dec 2004 Other

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Nov 2024

    Received by Westminster

  2. 29 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 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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Documents

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

3 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided tree works applications in a median of 49 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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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  • Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HX

    19/09891/ADLBC Submitted 18 Dec 2019 50 yards away

    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

    05/00093/1884 Submitted 31 Dec 2004 50 yards away

    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

    19/02285/ADV Submitted 27 Mar 2019 50 yards away

    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

    18/01326/LBC Submitted 14 Feb 2018 50 yards away

    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

    04/08134/1884 Submitted 15 Oct 2004 50 yards away

    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

    10/03710/TCA Submitted 28 Apr 2010 50 yards away

    1 x Acer pseudoplatanus (M1058): Reduce height by 2m and spread by 3m.

    Granted Trees 3 docs

In Westminster

  • 26/07520/TPO Awaiting decision

    Lords Cricket Ground St John's Wood Road London NW8 8QZ

    2 lime trees located to the west of the Allen Stand and north of Lords Tavern, by the Grace Gate entrance from St John's Wood Road. These trees are noted as T7 and T8 on attached plans and reports. Roots belonging to both trees were severed during excavations for service trenches associated with construction of the Allen Stand on site. Static load tests were carried out to both trees in April 2026, which flagged T7 as having an insufficient safety factor. T7 was therefore recommended for a 3m reduction in height to reduce the risk of failure. Due to T7 and T8 forming a continuous canopy, T8 has also been recommended for the same specification of reduction to prevent exposing its crown to excessive wind loading.

    Received 4 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07523/TCA Awaiting decision

    Lancaster House Stable Yard Road London SW1A 1BB

    T5 - False Acacia Reduce Crown in Height (by 3m) and Shape (Specify final height and width) Reduce in height by 3m. Tag 1052 T11 Holm Oak Dismantle to ground level Tag 4049

    Received 4 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07469/TPO Awaiting decision

    48 Craven Hill Gardens London W2 3EA

    T1 London plane: crown reduce back to previous, most recent reduction points (approx. 3-4m).

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07483/TCA Awaiting decision

    144 Hamilton Terrace London NW8 9UX

    T1: Cherry: To thin by 15% T2: Group Purple Plums: 30% Thin and 1.5m reduction leaving a balanced crown shape. T3: Lime: Pollard to previous reduction points leaving some shortened furnishing growth T4: Japanese Maple: To thin crown density by 30% All works being carried out as general maintenance

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07484/TCA Awaiting decision

    208 Randolph Avenue London W9 1PF

    T3 ? Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), located in the rear garden of 208 Randolph Avenue, London W9 1PF. Proposed works: Fell T3 Sycamore to ground level and remove the resulting timber and arisings. The tree has been classified as Category U in the Arboricultural Implications Assessment (Report J69.34, dated 12 October 2026) prepared by Broad Oak Tree Consultants. The assessment identifies significant basal decay, a basal cavity, structural deterioration and crown dieback. The report recommends pollarding at approximately 8 metres or felling. Full removal is proposed due to the tree's poor structural condition and associated safety concerns.

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees