Planning application
1 Porchester Gardens London W2 3LA
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
1 x Magnolia: crown reduce the height and spread back to the previous reduction points (approx. 1m height and 1m spread) leaving as much furnishing growth as possible.
As published by the council, reference 25/07261/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/07261/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: No objections
- Received
- 8 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 8 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 6 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Lancaster Gate
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- W2 3LA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Oct 2025
Received by Westminster
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6 Nov 2025
Decision issued: No objections
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21 Jul 2026
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Custom Cutters Tree Specialists Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Enfield
Active · incorporated 2006 · Enfield
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Westminster granted permission on 6 November 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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