Planning application
The Colonnades 34 Porchester Square London W2 6AP
Works: Trees Small domestic
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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T001 Cotoneaster: fell T007 Holm oak: Lift low hanging branches off the boundary fence to allow 1.5m clearance. Reduce long lateral limbs to the west overhanging Porchester Walk by approx. 3m back into the general form of the tree. T019 Plum: Reduce from building to provide 2m clearance on both sides.
As published by the council, reference 25/06491/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/06491/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: No objections
- Received
- 11 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 11 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 29 Sep 2025
- Ward
- Bayswater
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- W2 6AP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 4 approved, 0 refused.
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25/07769/FULL Granted
The Colonnades 34 Porchester Square London W2 6AP
Dismantling and relocation of pedestrian gates and railings within the site.
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25/07711/TPO Granted
The Colonnades 34 Porchester Square London W2 6AP
T022 - Poplar - Reduce large overextended limb over-sailing the street lantern on Porchester Square by approx. 2.5m past the previous pruning point.
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25/06607/TPO Granted
The Colonnades 34 Porchester Square London W2 6AP
1 x Poplar (T1): Remove snapped branch. Remove dead branches. Reduce all aspects of the crown by approx. 3.5m back to the previous pruning points whilst retaining some furnishing growth. 1 x Red oak (T0009): crown reduce over-extended lateral branches by up to 3m to create a natural oval canopy outline, tapering into the upper crown. Remove dead wood.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Sep 2025
Received by Westminster
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29 Sep 2025
Decision issued: No objections
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21 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Tom Boswell Tree Services Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in London
Active · incorporated 2008 · London
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Westminster granted permission on 29 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.
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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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1 x Poplar (T1): Remove snapped branch. Remove dead branches. Reduce all aspects of the crown by approx. 3.5m back to the previous pruning points whilst retaining some furnishing growth. 1 x Red oak (T0009): crown reduce over-extended lateral branches by up to 3m to create a natural oval canopy outline, tapering into the upper crown. Remove dead wood.
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