Planning application
Westminster Synagogue Rutland Gardens London SW7 1BX
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
TG1 4 x London plane: Crown reduce height and spread back to the previous, most recent reduction points, retaining selected shortened furnishing growth at the pruning points as appropriate, and ensuring 2m clearance from building.
As published by the council, reference 25/07216/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/07216/TPO
- Type
- Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Application Permitted
- Received
- 6 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 27 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 9 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW7 1BX
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Oct 2025
Received by Westminster
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27 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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9 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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30 Aug 2026
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor
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Westminster granted permission on 9 March 2026, 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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