Planning application
Essendine Primary School Essendine Road London W9 2LR
Works: Trees
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Proposal
T1: Wych Elm (pendula)- Crown lift the low canopy to 1.8m above ground level. Tip lifting through pruning of small diameter tertiary growth only (under 1.5cm diameter). T2: Ginkgo Biloba- Crown lift the low canopy to 2m above ground level. Tip lifting through pruning of small diameter tertiary growth only. Prune away from the building by generally around 1m to ensure 1m minimum clearance. Minor pruning of small growth to ensure 0.5m clearance to overhead wires. T3: Oak- Reduce the upper canopy by generally 1.5m but up to 2m where necessary, to reduce the weight and sail of the upper canopy and reduce the forces acting on the stem at the point of failure. In the reduction works upright and north heading growth should be retained where possible. Minor, selective reduction of the mid canopy only, reducing up to 1m to avoid wind exposure of mid canopy branches. The lower canopy is not to be reduced, just minor lifting. Crown lift the low canopy to 2m above ground level. Tip lifting through pruning of small diameter tertiary growth only. (inspection notes T3- Recent failure of a section, considered due to a tight bifurcated union with bark inclusion. Failed union at approximately 6m agl. N section failed leaving an asymmetrical upper canopy, biased to the S. Failure has resulted in loss of approximately 30- 40 percent of the stem material. The remaining upper canopy is relatively sparse however, meaning wind loading is reduced). T4: Birch- Crown lift the low canopy to 1.8m above ground level. Tip lifting through pruning of small diameter growth only.
As published by the council, reference 25/04169/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/04169/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 18 Jun 2025
- Validated
- 18 Jun 2025
- Ward
- Maida Vale
- Postcode
- W9 2LR
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 5 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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26/02398/COLBC Awaiting decision
Essendine Primary School Essendine Road London W9 2LR
Repair-led external and internal works.
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25/08111/COFUL Granted
Essendine Primary School Essendine Road London W9 2LR
Installation of eight external wall-mounted brown-coloured horn sounders/emergency alarms to the main building elevations and installation of two external wall mounted brown-coloured horn sounders/emergency alarms to the annexe building.
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25/06520/COFUL Granted
Essendine Primary School Essendine Road London W9 2LR
Internal and external alterations to Annexe Building including installation of new ceilings, new mechanical electrical, fire alarm, heating and water supply systems, removal of stud partition walls, new floor coverings, re-decoration internally, upgrading of kitchen and toilet facilities, new handrails to stairwell, fire safety upgrade works, installation of external canopy, new bow-top fenceline, new rubber crumb play surface, new drainage to external area, new access ramp to Annexe, new extract penetrations to South elevation, works to Store Room adjoining Annexe - conversion of current underutilised store room into toilet block with six cubicles including all sanitaryware and fittings and flat roof renewal/replacement works over store. (Linked to 25/06521/COLBC)
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25/06521/COLBC Granted
Essendine Primary School Essendine Road London W9 2LR
Internal and external alterations to Annexe Building including installation of new ceilings, new mechanical electrica, fire alarm, heating and water supply systems, removal of stud partition walls, new floor coverings, re-decoration internally, upgrading of kitchen and toilet facilities, new handrails to stairwell, fire safety upgrade works, installation of external canopy, new bow-top fenceline, new rubber crumb play surface, new drainage to external area, new access ramp to Annexe, new extract penetrations to South elevation, works to Store Room adjoining Annexe - conversion of current underutilised store room into toilet block with six cubicles including all sanitaryware and fittings and flat roof renewal/replacement works over store. (Linked to 25/06521/COLBC)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Jun 2025
Received by Westminster
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30 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 13 August 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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STEM arboricultural consultancy Agent, registered in Farnham
Active · incorporated 2024 · Farnham
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About tree works applications
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