Planning application
28 Maida Avenue London W2 1ST
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
1 x Bay (T1, front). Reduce largest stem to height of three metres, cutting to growth points; and cut secondary sucker growth to ground level. Reasons: long overdue maintenance work
As published by the council, reference 25/07813/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/07813/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: No objections
- Received
- 28 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 28 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 12 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Little Venice
- Postcode
- W2 1ST
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Oct 2025
Received by Westminster
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12 Jan 2026
Decision issued: No objections
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21 Jul 2026
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Special Branch Tree Surgeons Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor
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Westminster granted permission on 12 January 2026, 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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