18 Elm Tree Road London NW8 9JP

1. 21 Aug 2025

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 October 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 66 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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 39 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 29 Cavendish Close London NW8 9JB

  25/06025/TCA Submitted 21 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

  3) 4 x Lime trees in neighbouring property (29 Cavendish Close) along the Grand Stand boundary: Reduce lateral growth encroaching on the Grand Stand by up to 2.5 metres; remove any dead and dangerous branchwood overhanging boundary.

  Awaiting decision Trees 6 docs

• Ground Floor Lords Cricket Ground St John's Wood Road London NW8 8QN

  25/05658/ADFULL Submitted 12 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Details of a method statement and tree protection plan explaining the measures you will take to protect the trees on the site and adjacent to it, details of an auditable system of arboricultural site supervision and record keeping and details of any additional details of tree surgery to non-TFL trees (beyond the specification in your tree report) and the reasons for the additional proposed works pursuant to conditions 15, 16 and 17 (in part only - details only relate to the Allen Stand) of planning permission dated 21st May 2024 (RN:23/08458/FULL)

  Granted Full applications Trees 15 docs

• Ground Floor Lords Cricket Ground St John's Wood Road London NW8 8QN

  25/07524/ADFULL Submitted 17 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Detailed signed Appendix A as approved and signed by Environmental Services pursuant to condition 3 of planning permission dated 21st May 2024 (RN:23/08458/FULL).

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• Ground Floor Lords Cricket Ground St John's Wood Road London NW8 8QN

  25/06285/ADFULL Submitted 4 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Detailed drawing at 1:5 and 1:20 of A) typical bay details to all new facades to Allen Stand (including new link bridge) pursuant to condition 20 (part A) of planning permission dated 21st may 2024 (RN:23/08458/FULL).

  Granted Full applications 21 docs

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

  26/04110/FULL Submitted 22 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

  Variation of condition 3 of planning permission dated 9th September (21/05273/FULL) for the erection of a temporary single storey roof extension at third floor level for a period of 5 years. Namely, to secure temporary planning consent for a further period of five years.

  Decided Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

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

  26/03132/NMA Submitted 12 May 2026 100 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~7 Jul

  Amendments to planning permission dated 22 October 2019 (RN: 19/03697/FULL) for the removal of conditions 15 and 21 and variation of Condition 16 of planning permission dated 31 January 2019 (RN: 18/10209/FULL) for the redevelopment of the Warner Stand to allow the floodlights at the stand to be retained permanently, to allow the headframe of the floodlights to remain in-situ outside of the cricket season, to allow unrestricted day use of the floodlights from 10am to 7.30pm (when required by bad light) and an extension of the number of evening uses of the floodlights from 10 to 18 per cricket season with an additional 5 evening matches in an International tournament year (international tournaments to be played not more than every 3 years). Namely, to vary the wording of condition 15 to facilitate the use of the existing floodlights to be used for drone shows scheduled for 20 and 21 November 2026 (with reserve dates in case of bad weather for 12 and 13 February 2027) between the hours of 16.30 and 18.00 (to facilitate safe access to seating) and 18.40-19.40 to facilitate safe egress following the show).

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension 4 docs

• 26/06333/TCA Awaiting decision

  Basement 17 Claverton Street London SW1V 3AY

  Removal of an overgrown and poor specimen Leyland cypress tree in a confined space in the rear garden of 17 Claverton Street, Sw1v 3AY. We wish to remove this tree and replace it with a semi mature Amelanchier Lamarckii which is more appropriate for the space.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/06346/TPO Awaiting decision

  Crown Court 123 Park Road London NW8 7JH

  Front T1 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp) This 12m triple stem mature lime tree has previously been reduced, its cyclical prune is now due. The lateral growth is touching the windows and hangs low over the road. Suggested work: - crown reduction - reduce height 2m back to previous reduction points - reduce the lateral growth 2-2.5m back to previous reduction points, leaving furnishing growth - retain 50% of internal fine branch structure Front T2 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp) This 12m triple stem mature lime tree has previously been reduced, its cyclical prune is now due. The lateral growth is touching the windows and hangs low over the road. Suggested work: - crown reduction - reduce height 2m back to previous reduction points - reduce the lateral growth 2-2.5m back to previous reduction points, leaving furnishing growth - retain 50% of internal fine branch structure Front T3 London Plane x 1 (Platanus x hispanica) This 16m mature London plane has previously been pollarded, its cyclical prune is now due. Regrowth is touching the building and encroaching upon the balconies. Suggested work:- reduce all round 2-3m back to previous

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/06307/TCA Awaiting decision

  140 Loudoun Road London NW8 0ND

  T1 Acer reduce by cira 1.5m to suitable pruning points T2 Mature apple tree - Crown lift to 2.5 metres from the ground and cut back from the public infrastructure. T3 Magnolia grandiflora - reduce by 1.5m and cut back from building creating a clearance of 2m T4 - Apple Tree - Remove deadwood and reduce crown by 1m Reason for work: General tree maintenance

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/06302/TCA Awaiting decision

  Old Admiralty Building Spring Gardens London SW1A 2AH

  fell to 50mm from ground level Cherry trees in pots in courtyard (G1 - trees have extensive damage to main stems and crown)

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/06282/TCA Awaiting decision

  13 Randolph Crescent London W9 1DP

  T4 - Reduce magnolia crown by 0.5?1m and thin by 10-15% all around, and remove any deadwood whilst retaining furnishing growth. This is to allow more light through the canopy and maintain the crown at a manageable size.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees