Planning application
235 Knightsbridge London SW7 1DJ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
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 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.
As published by the council, reference 25/07657/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/07657/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 22 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 3 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Postcode
- SW7 1DJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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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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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 December 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Westminster took a median of 65 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
5D Gryphon Real Estate Agent, registered in London
Active · incorporated 2014 · London
2 applications on PlanIndex
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9 documents on file for this application
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This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided tree works applications in a median of 37 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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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.
Granted Trees 10 docs -
237 Knightsbridge London SW7 1DJ
100% historically approved · decision due ~31 Dec
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
Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs -
239 Knightsbridge London SW7 1DJ
Remedial works to the roof, including replacement of an existing polycarbonate dome rooflight (retrospective).
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11 Trevor Street London SW7 1DX
External alterations at rear including demolition of existing brick structure, enlargement of rear terrace platform at raised ground floor level, infilling of an external door at ground floor level and two windows at first floor level in closet wing.
Granted Full applications Demolition Windows or glazing 19 docs -
11 Trevor Street London SW7 1DX
External alterations at rear including demolition of existing brick structure, enlargement of rear terrace platform at raised ground floor level, infilling of an external door at ground floor level in closet wing and two windows at first floor level in closet wing.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 16 docs -
5 Trevor Street London SW7 1DU
Remodelling of the rear elevation at lower ground floor, reduction of floor level at lower ground floor, lowering of garden space and reconfiguration of non-original partitioning to upper floors.
Granted Full applications 18 docs
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