Planning application
25/07983/TCA
6 Aquila Street London NW8 6PN
Proposal
Tree Identification: Italian Cypress tree Specification of Works: Removal of the cypress tree located in the rear garden. Reasons for Proposed Works: The cypress has grown excessively large for the size of the garden and is now causing structural damage to the adjacent brick boundary wall (pictures attached). The tree is situated very close to the building, posing a significant risk of damage to both my property and neighbouring buildings in the event of high winds or a storm. Additionally, the tree causes substantial loss of natural light to my property and neighbouring gardens throughout the whole day. Its dense canopy also attracts large numbers of pigeons, resulting in significant fouling and associated hygiene issues in the garden. For these reasons, I am seeking consent for the removal of the tree in the interests of safety, property protection, and residential amenity.
As published by the council, reference 25/07983/TCA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Nov 2025
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
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What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Westminster for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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