Planning application
Langford Court 22 Abbey Road London NW8 9DN
Works: Trees
Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight. A revised scheme can be submitted at any time.
Proposal
All works due to complaints from residents and part of regular maintenance to the trees. T1 (left of main entrance) Elder - Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1/1.5 metres and cut back from the property. If pictures are supplied with this quote they are approximate and may change slightly on the day. G1 Various (on Abbey Rd side) - Reduce back selected branches on trees at the front to provide 1 metres clearance from the building. H1 Laurel - (Hedge) Reduce height of hedge by up to 2/3 metre/s and trim both sides of hedge, creating flat top and sides. If pictures are supplied with this quote they are approximate and may change slightly on the day. T2 Magnolia Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1 metre and cut back from the property. If pictures are supplied with this quote they are approximate and may change slightly on the day. T3 (right of main entrance) Viburnum Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1 metre and cut back from the property. If pictures are supplied with this quote they are approximate and may change slightly on the day. T4 Magnolia - Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1 metre and cut back from the property. If pictures are supplied with this quote they are approximate and may change slightly on the day. T5 Holly - Reduce back selected branches to provide 1 metres clearance from the building. T6 Holm oak - Reduce back selected branches to provide 1 metres clearance from the building. T7 Cherry - Fell as close to ground level as possible, poison stump and remove all arisings. Due to over shadowing and large protruding roots causing a trip hazard. T8 Sycamore - Fell as close to ground level as possible, poison stump and remove all arisings. Very close to the wall and will be an issue in the future. T9-T10 Leyland Cypress & Sycamore - Fell as close to ground level as possible, poison stump and
As published by the council, reference 25/07879/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/07879/TPO
- Type
- Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Decision
- Application Withdrawn
- Received
- 30 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 30 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 16 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Abbey Road
- Postcode
- NW8 9DN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Oct 2025
Received by Westminster
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16 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Application Withdrawn
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21 Jul 2026
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Kings Cuts Tree Services Agent, a tree-works contractor
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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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