Planning application
21 Arlington Street SW1A 1RN
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 1 x purple beech: crown reduce all round by 0.5-1m to shape and tidy, not exceeding any previous reduction points. Reduce overlong, extended branches only by up to 1.5m (not exceeding previous reduction points) to bring into the main canopy line. T2 1 x Japanese maple: crown reduce by up to 1m and prune back any overextended lateral branches into main canopy line, maintaining crown shape. T3 1 x walnut: reduce height by up to 1.5m and shape the lateral branches to create a more compact crown and aesthetically pleasing overall outline T4 1 x cherry: crown reduce by up to 1m to create a neater and more compact crown.
As published by the council, reference 25/06195/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/06195/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: No objections
- Received
- 1 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 1 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 9 Oct 2025
- Ward
- St James's
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW1A 1RN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Sep 2025
Received by Westminster
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9 Oct 2025
Decision issued: No objections
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21 Jul 2026
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Cook Arboricultural Services Agent
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Westminster granted permission on 9 October 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.
About tree works applications
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.
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