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235 Knightsbridge London SW7 1DJ

Awaiting decision Westminster 25/07657/TCA Applic. for works to trees in CA

Works: Trees

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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.

  • 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.

    Decided 18 Nov 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Oct 2025

    Received by Westminster

  2. 3 Nov 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 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

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Documents

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9 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

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

  • 235 Knightsbridge London SW7 1DJ

    25/07657/TPO Submitted 22 Oct 2025 0m away

    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

    25/08043/TCA Submitted 5 Nov 2025 6m away

    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

    25/05222/LBC Submitted 28 Jul 2025 15m away

    Remedial works to the roof, including replacement of an existing polycarbonate dome rooflight (retrospective).

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer 17 docs
  • 11 Trevor Street London SW7 1DX

    25/05318/FULL Submitted 30 Jul 2025 54m away

    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

    25/05319/LBC Submitted 30 Jul 2025 54m away

    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

    25/08445/FULL Submitted 19 Nov 2025 55m away

    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

In Westminster

  • 26/06333/TCA Awaiting decision

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    Removal of an overgrown and poor specimen Leyland cypress tree in a confined space in the rear garden of 17 Claverton Street, Sw1v 3AY. We wish to remove this tree and replace it with a semi mature Amelanchier Lamarckii which is more appropriate for the space.

    16 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/06346/TPO Awaiting decision

    Crown Court 123 Park Road London NW8 7JH

    Front T1 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp) This 12m triple stem mature lime tree has previously been reduced, its cyclical prune is now due. The lateral growth is touching the windows and hangs low over the road. Suggested work: - crown reduction - reduce height 2m back to previous reduction points - reduce the lateral growth 2-2.5m back to previous reduction points, leaving furnishing growth - retain 50% of internal fine branch structure Front T2 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp) This 12m triple stem mature lime tree has previously been reduced, its cyclical prune is now due. The lateral growth is touching the windows and hangs low over the road. Suggested work: - crown reduction - reduce height 2m back to previous reduction points - reduce the lateral growth 2-2.5m back to previous reduction points, leaving furnishing growth - retain 50% of internal fine branch structure Front T3 London Plane x 1 (Platanus x hispanica) This 16m mature London plane has previously been pollarded, its cyclical prune is now due. Regrowth is touching the building and encroaching upon the balconies. Suggested work:- reduce all round 2-3m back to previous

    16 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/06307/TCA Awaiting decision

    140 Loudoun Road London NW8 0ND

    T1 Acer reduce by cira 1.5m to suitable pruning points T2 Mature apple tree - Crown lift to 2.5 metres from the ground and cut back from the public infrastructure. T3 Magnolia grandiflora - reduce by 1.5m and cut back from building creating a clearance of 2m T4 - Apple Tree - Remove deadwood and reduce crown by 1m Reason for work: General tree maintenance

    15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/06302/TCA Awaiting decision

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    fell to 50mm from ground level Cherry trees in pots in courtyard (G1 - trees have extensive damage to main stems and crown)

    15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/06282/TCA Awaiting decision

    13 Randolph Crescent London W9 1DP

    T4 - Reduce magnolia crown by 0.5?1m and thin by 10-15% all around, and remove any deadwood whilst retaining furnishing growth. This is to allow more light through the canopy and maintain the crown at a manageable size.

    14 Sep 2026 Trees