Planning application
Open Space At Rear Of Montrose Court London SW7 2QH
Works: Trees
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Proposal
T218 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): L00 - Lift low canopy, specified extent - to approximately 12 metres above ground level to achieve a clearance of at least 4 metres from the property?s gable roof. No lifting of canopy proposed in other areas of canopy. T219 - Prunus cerasifera (Cherry Plum (Myrobalan)): L00 - Lift low canopy, specified extent - Crown lift to achieve approximately 5 metres clearance above the garden, and a reduction of lateral growth by up to 0.5 metres on the side of the property to mitigate further encroachment toward the building. RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - within the lower canopy that were previously poorly pruned from the resident's side. These will be cut back appropriately toward the main stem. This work will improve visual amenity when viewed from the residence and rectify past poor pruning practices that have contributed to the current form.
As published by the council, reference 25/05918/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/05918/TPO
- Type
- Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 20 Aug 2025
- Validated
- 20 Aug 2025
- Ward
- Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Postcode
- SW7 2QH
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 6 applications since 2025: 4 approved, 0 refused.
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26/04780/TPO Decided
Open Space At Rear Of Montrose Court London SW7 2QH
1 x London plane: reduce height and spread by approximately 1.5m 1 x lime (T150): remove broken/suspended limbs throughout crown. 1 x London plane (T217) Remove suspected Massaria-infected limb (70mm diameter, 2m length, at 14m height over garden to west) with blackened attachment point. 1 x London plane (T241): remove Massaria-infected limb (160mm diameter, 4.5m length at 8m height to south-west)
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26/02225/TPO Granted
Open Space At Rear Of Montrose Court London SW7 2QH
T53 - London Plane: Remove specified limb(s) - massaria limb at approximately 12 m, S orientation, Approx 4 m long and 50 mm diameter. T57 - London Plane: Remove specified limb(s) - massaria limb at approximately 18 m, N orientation, Approx 1.5 m long and 30 mm diameter. T60 - London Plane: Remove specified limb(s) - massaria limb at approximately 16 m, W orientation, Approx 1.5 m long and 40 mm diameter. Central crown T64 - London Plane: Remove specified limb(s) - massaria limb at approximately 6.5 m, S orientation, Approx 3 m long and 90.mm diameter. T65 - London Plane: Remove specified limb(s) - massaria limb at approximately 13 m, N orientation, Approx 2 m long and 40 mm diameter. T72 - London Plane: Remove specified limb(s) - massaria limb at approximately 9 m, S side. Approx 5 m long and 90.mm diameter. Grows in North westerly direction.
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26/00338/TPO Granted
Open Space At Rear Of Montrose Court London SW7 2QH
1 x London plane (larger tree, overhanging 2 Montrose Court): reduce previously reduced limb by approximately 3-4m and crown lift any remaining low hanging twiggy branches to ensure 3-4m clearance from the roof. 1 x London plane (smaller tree, overhanging 2 Montrose Court): reduce overhanging branches (small diameter only) by 2-3m.
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25/08104/TCA Granted
Open Space At Rear Of Montrose Court London SW7 2QH
T167 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): remove suspected Massaria branches at approximately 19m on South aspect orientation in central crown over play area. T216 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): remove suspected Massaria branches at approximately 16m, on the West aspect orientation in central crown over building.
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25/08104/TPO Granted
Open Space At Rear Of Montrose Court London SW7 2QH
T167 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): remove suspected Massaria branches at approximately 19m on South aspect orientation in central crown over play area. T216 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): remove suspected Massaria branches at approximately 16m, on the West aspect orientation in central crown over building.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Aug 2025
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
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