Planning application
20 Bourne Street London SW1W 8JR
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
1 x Acer (rear): Remove lowest branch (shown in the attached photograph) that overhangs No. 62 Chester Row. Reduce lateral branches overhanging No.62 Chester Row by up to approx. 2m (as indicated in the attached photograph). Reduce remaining crown by approx. 1.5m to balance. Retaining furnishing growth where possible and a naturally balanced canopy outline.
As published by the council, reference 25/07981/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/07981/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: No objections
- Received
- 3 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 12 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 16 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW1W 8JR
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Nov 2025
Received by Westminster
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12 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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16 Feb 2026
Decision issued: No objections
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21 Jul 2026
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GraftinGardeners Ltd Agent, registered in London
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Westminster granted permission on 16 February 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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