Planning application
235 Knightsbridge London SW7 1DJ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
1 x lime: reduce the overall height by approximately 1.5 metre and the lateral spread by 1 metre, making all cuts to suitable secondary growth points in accordance with BS 3998 (2010) - Recommendations for Tree Work. Carry out a crown lift to 3.5 metres above ground level to provide clearance, maintaining a balanced crown from throughout.
As published by the council, reference 25/07657/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/07657/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: No objections
- Received
- 22 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 3 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 18 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW7 1DJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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25/08043/TCA Withdrawn
235 Knightsbridge London SW7 1DJ
T1 Lime (Tilia spp.): Reduce the overall height by approximately 1.5 metres and the lateral spread by 1 metre, making all cuts to suitable secondary growth points in accordance with BS 39982010 - Recommendations for Tree Work. Carry out a crown lift to 3.5 metres above ground level to provide clearance, maintaining a balanced crown from throughout. All works to promote the long-term health and structure of the tree. Reason for works: Regular tree maintenance and light starvation to property
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25/07657/TPO Granted
235 Knightsbridge London SW7 1DJ
1 x lime: reduce the overall height by approximately 1.5 metre and the lateral spread by 1 metre, making all cuts to suitable secondary growth points in accordance with BS 3998 (2010) - Recommendations for Tree Work. Carry out a crown lift to 3.5 metres above ground level to provide clearance, maintaining a balanced crown from throughout.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Oct 2025
Received by Westminster
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3 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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18 Nov 2025
Decision issued: No objections
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21 Jul 2026
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5D Gryphon Real Estate Agent, registered in London
Active · incorporated 2014 · London
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Westminster granted permission on 18 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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235 Knightsbridge London SW7 1DJ
1 x lime: reduce the overall height by approximately 1.5 metre and the lateral spread by 1 metre, making all cuts to suitable secondary growth points in accordance with BS 3998 (2010) - Recommendations for Tree Work. Carry out a crown lift to 3.5 metres above ground level to provide clearance, maintaining a balanced crown from throughout.
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