Planning application
Centre Gardens Montagu Square London W1H 2LA
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
7 x London Plane: (T4, T19, T20, T21, T68, T73): Prune back from building side by up to 2m. Portuguese Laurel (T14): Reduce lateral growth by up to 2m and height by up to 1m. Plum/Ash (T24/T25): Prune each tree to create approx. 1m separation. Plum (T39): Reduce by approx. 1.5 - 2.5m over lawn. Bay (T45): Coppice. Elm (T71): Reduce lateral branches by 1-2m and shape.
As published by the council, reference 25/07189/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/07189/TPO
- Type
- Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 6 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 6 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 9 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Marylebone
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- W1H 2LA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Oct 2025
Received by Westminster
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9 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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21 Jul 2026
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Clear Cut Trees Agent, registered in Stanmore
Active · incorporated 2012 · Stanmore
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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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