Planning application
22 Shouldham Street London W1H 5FL
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Large leaf Crab Apple - Crown reduce the height and spread back to the previous reduction points leaving furnishing growth where possible (approx. 3m height and 1m spread) Reduce any unruly height and spread to balance and shape. Remove dead wood and basal growth Maintenance works in line with good arboricultural practice
As published by the council, reference 25/07996/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/07996/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 4 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 4 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Marylebone
- Postcode
- W1H 5FL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Nov 2025
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 30 December 2025, 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.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Custom Cutters Tree Specialists Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Enfield
Active · incorporated 2006 · Enfield
46 applications on PlanIndex · across 9 councils · 100% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat 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.
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