Westminster School Playing Fields Vincent Square London SW1P 2PW

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/05766/TPO Decided

  Westminster School Playing Fields Vincent Square London SW1P 2PW

  Tree works as specified at Appendix A of the submitted tree report reference AS/MF/0155/26 dated 06 August 2026.

  Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Trees
• 25/09373/TPO Granted

  Westminster School Playing Fields Vincent Square London SW1P 2PW

  1 x London plane (T54): Reduce upper crown height by 6-8m to suitable branch unions to provide even and flowing canopy outline for regenerative growth. Reduce upper east leader by 5-7m to draw in over-extended crown above previously reduced leader beneath. Prune previously reduced east leader developing from cavity where not regenerated by up to a further 1.5m to encourage regenerative growth. Reduce south west leader developing from cavity by 6-7m to suitable unions to give even and flowing canopy outline for regenerative growth. Remove central western leader - Massaria damaged limb - back to main stem at approximately 12m height. Reduce north west leader by 3-4m to suitable unions. Any remaining outstanding spread / height reduce by up to 3-4m to bring into line with remainder of reduced crown shape. 1 x London plane (T61): Reduce northern upright leader with bracing attached by 2-3m to suitable unions to reduce over-extended form and retain even and flowing canopy outline (Inonotus hispidus fruiting bracket identified at 12m above cobra bracing). See images in submitted report reference AAN01/AS/MF/0147/25, addendum note 12 December 2025.

  Decided 28 Jan 2026 Trees
• 25/09258/FULL Granted

  Westminster School Playing Fields Vincent Square London SW1P 2PW

  Refurbishment of the existing recreation area within Vincent Square playing fields, including the installation of planting, soft and hard landscaping and outdoor play and education equipment.

  Decided 22 May 2026 Full applications

1. 8 Sep 2025

   Received by Westminster

2. 25 Sep 2025

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Westminster School Playing Fields Vincent Square London SW1P 2PW

  25/09258/FULL Submitted 22 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Refurbishment of the existing recreation area within Vincent Square playing fields, including the installation of planting, soft and hard landscaping and outdoor play and education equipment.

  Granted Full applications 42 docs

• Westminster School Playing Fields Vincent Square London SW1P 2PW

  26/05766/TPO Submitted 24 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  Tree works as specified at Appendix A of the submitted tree report reference AS/MF/0155/26 dated 06 August 2026.

  Decided Trees

• Westminster School Playing Fields Vincent Square London SW1P 2PW

  25/09373/TPO Submitted 31 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  1 x London plane (T54): Reduce upper crown height by 6-8m to suitable branch unions to provide even and flowing canopy outline for regenerative growth. Reduce upper east leader by 5-7m to draw in over-extended crown above previously reduced leader beneath. Prune previously reduced east leader developing from cavity where not regenerated by up to a further 1.5m to encourage regenerative growth. Reduce south west leader developing from cavity by 6-7m to suitable unions to give even and flowing canopy outline for regenerative growth. Remove central western leader - Massaria damaged limb - back to main stem at approximately 12m height. Reduce north west leader by 3-4m to suitable unions. Any remaining outstanding spread / height reduce by up to 3-4m to bring into line with remainder of reduced crown shape. 1 x London plane (T61): Reduce northern upright leader with bracing attached by 2-3m to suitable unions to reduce over-extended form and retain even and flowing canopy outline (Inonotus hispidus fruiting bracket identified at 12m above cobra bracing). See images in submitted report reference AAN01/AS/MF/0147/25, addendum note 12 December 2025.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Flat 2 83 Vincent Square London SW1P 2PF

  23/04804/ADFULL Submitted 11 Jul 2023 100 yards away

  Detailed drawings of new windows pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 29th June 2023. (RN: 23/02190/FULL)

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 6 docs

• Flats Basement & 1 - 8 83 Vincent Square London SW1P 2PF

  03/06701/TCA Submitted 20 Aug 2003 100 yards away

  1 x Cherry: lightly reduce to improve vigour 1 x Cherry (rear): crown reduce by 1.5m and clean out crown.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• 84 Vincent Square London SW1P 2PF

  07/00450/LBC Submitted 12 Jan 2007 100 yards away

  Internal alterations including the erection and removal of internal partitions.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 5 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

  2 x lime (T1, T2): crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points (2-2.5m), retaining furnisging growth and at least 50% of fine branch structure. 1 x London plane (T3): crown reduce to previous most recent reduction points.

  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