The Chapter House Dean's Yard London SW1P 3PA

1. 25 Aug 2025

   Received by Westminster

2. 28 Aug 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Sep 2025

   Decision issued: No objections

4. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Westminster granted permission on 11 September 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• Westminster School 1 - 3 Little Dean's Yard London SW1P 3PF

  26/05437/LBC Submitted 11 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Internal alterations to Grant's and College buildings for the installation of access control systems and CCTV.

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings

• Ashburnham House Little Dean's Yard London SW1P 3PF

  22/04034/TCA Submitted 21 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  T1 1 x evergreen magnolia: prune back from building to give 2m clearance, reduce canopy by 1-2m to maintain natural shape; T2 and T3 2 x maples: crown reduce by 15-20% (1-2m all round).

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 1 Little Cloisters London SW1P 3PL

  26/03702/NMA Submitted 5 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~31 Jul

  Amendments to planning permission dated 14th November 2024 (RN:24/06753/FULL) for works to clergy houses No.s 1, 2, 2A, 2B & 3 Little Cloister involving re-roofing and rainwater disposal, upgrading insulation and hatch windows. Namely, to allow replacement of copper dormer cheeks with cast lead.

  Awaiting decision Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 10 docs

• Westminster Abbey Dean's Yard London SW1P 3PP

  26/02750/ADFULL Submitted 24 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~19 Jun

  Details of Arboricultural Method Statement for the Phase 4 works pursuant to the partial discharge of condition 3 of planning permission dated 16th April 2026 (RN: 25/01820/FULL).

  Awaiting decision Full applications 3 docs

• Westminster Abbey Dean's Yard London SW1P 3PP

  26/01839/NMA Submitted 20 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~15 May

  Amendments to planning permission dated 2nd June 2025 (25/01820/FULL) for Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 3 October 2023 (23/05243/FULL) for: Provision of visitor access to the west front of the Westminster Abbey through the construction of an ancillary ticketing building on the north side of the Abbey with associated landscaping works including alterations to boundary railings namely, reduction in the enlargement of the enclosed external area at the Abbey's West Front and retention of areas of existing paving materials and detailed design development for entrance and exit doors to the new Sacristy building.

  Awaiting decision Amendments 9 docs

• Westminster Abbey Dean's Yard London SW1P 3PP

  26/01477/TCA Submitted 9 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~6 May

  The first tree in question is a Cercis canadensis. Over the past three years, its overall health has declined significantly. During the summer of 2025, I discussed my concerns with Barbara Milne, Head of Arboricultural Services at Westminster City Council, who I understand acknowledged the issues relating to the tree?s health and its likely continued decline. In light of this, I would like to seek permission to fell the Cercis canadensis prior to further deterioration, with the intention of replanting a more suitable replacement specimen. Adjacent to the Cercis canadensis is a Sorbus aucuparia. Although this tree is not in as advanced a state of decline, it has shown progressive signs of weakening over recent years. There has been an increasing presence of deadwood and a noticeable reduction in foliage during the growing season. While its condition is not as urgent as that of the Cercis canadensis, I would like to enquire whether it may be appropriate to remove the Sorbus aucuparia concurrently, thereby allowing for coordinated replanting and ensuring the long-term health and suitability of the site.

  Awaiting decision Trees 6 docs

• 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