Open Space Centre Of St James's Square London SW1Y 4LD

1. 25 Aug 2025

   Received by Westminster

2. 11 Sep 2025

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 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.

• 3 St James's Square London SW1Y 4JU

  26/00858/FULL Submitted 12 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~9 Apr

  Alterations to the St. James's Square facade including replacement of windows and entrances, at main roof level addition of roof pavilion extension, plant equipment and enclosures, with roof terraces at eight and ninth floor levels and a rear extension to accommodate a lift shaft and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 25 docs

• 3 St James's Square London SW1Y 4JU

  25/08682/FULL Submitted 27 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Replacement and enlargement of one existing rooflight.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 16 docs

• 3 St James's Square London SW1Y 4JU

  25/05780/FULL Submitted 15 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Extension of lift overrun at roof level and associated works.

  Granted Full applications Extension 19 docs

• 7 St James's Square London SW1Y 4JU

  26/04577/ADFULL Submitted 9 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

  Details of annotated elevations showing the precise location of each external item; full product specifications, finishes and dimensions; sections and fixing details demonstrating how each item will be attached to the listed fabric; and confirmation of cable routes, penetrations and any making good of historic fabric pursuant to Condition 4 of planning permission dated 19 March 2026 (RN: 25/07345/FULL).

  Decided

• Charles House 5 - 11 Regent Street London SW1Y 4LR

  26/00462/FULL Submitted 27 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~24 Mar

  Replacement of a single extract fan with a new louvre on the front elevation and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 17 docs

• Unit 1 Cunard House 15 Regent Street London SW1Y 4LN

  26/03234/LBC Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jul

  Internal alterations to ground floor and basement retail unit to enable new retail store fit out

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 13 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