Planning application
25/07357/TCA
Flat 7 Lenthall House Churchill Gardens Estate London SW1V 3BA
Proposal
The tree is a young sycamore. It has self planted itself very close to the building (circa 40cm) and it is understood that a safe distance for a sycamore is more like 15m from a building given the size they grow to and so I am seeking confirmation that I may remove this tree otherwise it will inevitably damage the building and negatively impact on the flats above. See attached word document for further information and pictures
As published by the council, reference 25/07357/TCA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Oct 2025
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
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What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Westminster for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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