Planning application
25 St John's Wood Park London NW8 6QR
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - London Plane: Crown reduce by about 2.5m; to previous most recent reduction points. T2 - Sycamore: Crown reduce by about 2m; to previous most recent reduction points.
As published by the council, reference 25/07917/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/07917/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 31 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 31 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 13 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Abbey Road
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- NW8 6QR
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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25/07917/TPO Granted
25 St John's Wood Park London NW8 6QR
T1 - London Plane: Crown reduce by about 2.5m; to previous most recent reduction points. T2 - Sycamore: Crown reduce by about 2m; to previous most recent reduction points.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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31 Oct 2025
Received by Westminster
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13 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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21 Jul 2026
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Red Squirrel Tree Surgery Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in London
Active · incorporated 2016 · London
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Westminster granted permission on 13 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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