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Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU

Awaiting decision Westminster 25/07839/TCA Applic. for works to trees in CA

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

T1 Ginkgo - To crown reduce back to previous points removing approximately 2 meters from the branch tips.

As published by the council, reference 25/07839/TCA

Application record

Reference
25/07839/TCA
Type
Applic. for works to trees in CA
Status
Pending
Received
29 Oct 2025
Validated
10 Dec 2025
Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Postcode
SW7 2EU

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 11 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/05534/LBC Decided

    Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU

    Erection of temporary scaffolding, including loading gantry, protection fan, emergency stair, and hoist, to facilitate the RCA Together works at the RCA South Kensington Campus, and associated making good.

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00674/CLLB Granted

    Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU

    Series of investigative works to the Henry Moore Gallery, and the demolition of a wall in the Darwin building.

    Decided 26 Feb 2026
  • 25/08263/ADFULL Awaiting decision

    Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU

    Detailed drawings of the typical louvred panel in context of existing window frames (at scale 1:10) pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 30th April 2025 (RN:25/01565/FULL)

    Submitted 12 Nov 2025 Full applications
  • 25/08411/ADLBC Awaiting decision

    Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU

    Detailed drawings of the typical louvred panel in context of existing window frames (at scale 1:10) pursuant to condition 4 of listed building dated 30th April 2025 (RN:25/01566/LBC)

    Submitted 12 Nov 2025 Conditions
  • 25/08087/ADLBC Awaiting decision

    Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU

    Detailed drawings of the new dry riser inlet including materials pursuant to condition 3 of listed building dated 30th April 2025 (RN:25/01566/LBC)

    Submitted 4 Nov 2025 Conditions
  • 25/07999/ADFULL Awaiting decision

    Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU

    Detailed drawings of the new dry riser inlet including materials pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 30th April 2025 (RN:25/01565/FULL )

    Submitted 4 Nov 2025 Full applications
  • 25/07147/FULL Decided

    Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU

    Roof extension to Gulbenkian building; reinstatement of main entrance with new glazed opening and associated access ramp; new bridge link between Darwin and Frayling buildings; extension and new external link stair to Frayling building; reinstatement and refurbishment of Darwin glasshouse structure; alterations to entrance on Jay Mews; installation of plant to roof of Darwin building; repair works to building facades and roofs including removal of RAAC and replacement roofs to the Henry Moore Gallery and Stevens building; refurbishment of roof terraces including new edge protection; landscaping works including seating and planters.

    Submitted 3 Oct 2025 Full applications
  • 25/07148/LBC Decided

    Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU

    Roof extension to Gulbenkian building; reinstatement of main entrance with new glazed opening and associated access ramp; new bridge link between Darwin and Frayling buildings; extension and new external link stair to Frayling building; refurbishment and reinstatement of Darwin glasshouse structure; alterations to entrance on Jay Mews; installation of plant to roof of Darwin building; repair works to building facades and roofs including removal of RAAC and replacement roofs to the Henry Moore Gallery and Stevens building; refurbishment of roof terraces including new edge protection; landscaping works including seating and planters.

    Submitted 3 Oct 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/06041/ADFULL Granted

    Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU

    Details of a sample of the solar film as installed for inspection on site pursuant to Condition 5 of planning permission dated 30 April 2025 (RN: 25/01565/FULL).

    Decided 17 Sep 2025 Full applications
  • 25/06211/ADLBC Granted

    Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU

    Details of a sample of the solar film as installed for inspection on site pursuant to Condition 4 of listed building dated 30 April 2025 (RN: 25/01566/LBC).

    Decided 19 Sep 2025 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Oct 2025

    Received by Westminster

  2. 10 Dec 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 4 February 2026, 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 66 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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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 39 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 0.3 miles

  • Flat 5 24 Kensington Gore London SW7 2ET

    06/09394/FULL Submitted 23 Nov 2006 50 yards away

    Erection of two extensions at roof level to create a two bedroom flat.

    Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  • Flat 5 24 Kensington Gore London SW7 2ET

    12/00884/FULL Submitted 27 Jan 2012 50 yards away

    Extension of time for the commencement of development granted planning permission on 7 May 2009 (extant permission: RN: 09/01960); namely, erection of extension at roof level to create one 2 bedroom flat.

    Granted Full applications 2 docs
  • Flat 5 24 Kensington Gore London SW7 2ET

    25/07700/FULL Submitted 24 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Erection of roof extension to provide additional residential floorspace at fourth floor level, and alterations including replacement mechanical plant and windows to third and fourth floor maisonette.

    Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 37 docs
  • Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU

    26/00674/CLLB Submitted 9 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    Series of investigative works to the Henry Moore Gallery, and the demolition of a wall in the Darwin building.

    Granted Demolition 4 docs
  • Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU

    25/08087/ADLBC Submitted 4 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~30 Dec

    Detailed drawings of the new dry riser inlet including materials pursuant to condition 3 of listed building dated 30th April 2025 (RN:25/01566/LBC)

    Awaiting decision Conditions 7 docs
  • Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU

    25/06211/ADLBC Submitted 22 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Details of a sample of the solar film as installed for inspection on site pursuant to Condition 4 of listed building dated 30 April 2025 (RN: 25/01566/LBC).

    Granted Conditions 10 docs

In Westminster

  • 26/06333/TCA Awaiting decision

    Basement 17 Claverton Street London SW1V 3AY

    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.

    Received 16 Sep, published by the council 17 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

    Received 16 Sep, published by the council 17 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

    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/06302/TCA Awaiting decision

    Old Admiralty Building Spring Gardens London SW1A 2AH

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

    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 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.

    Received 14 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees