Planning application
37 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8NS
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Prune N / NW side to give approx. 2.5m clearance from the existing scaffolding for the proposed (approx. 2.5m x 2.5m) gantry and lift; by reducing lateral branches to no more than previous most recent reduction points to the height of the scaffolding (pruning wounds to be no greater than 4cm) and the selective pruning of several subordinate branches at the top of the scaffolding (pruning wounds for the highest branches to be no greater than 6cm).
As published by the council, reference 25/08093/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/08093/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: No objections
- Received
- 6 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 6 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 13 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW1X 8NS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 10 applications since 2005: 6 approved, 0 refused.
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26/05490/LBC Awaiting decision
37 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8NS
Installation of an internal security system.
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26/03218/ADLBC Awaiting decision
37 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8NS
Details of structural frame detail drawing that illustrates the plan, sections, and details of the frame; architectural frame detail drawing including waterproofing information for the frame pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 27th March 2026 (RN: 25/08890/LBC).
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26/02850/LBC Awaiting decision
37 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8NS
Internal alterations inclduing installation of tanking to the basement; and other associated works.
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26/02636/ADLBC Awaiting decision
37 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8NS
Details of the samples of the proposed finish for the beams in the deWalden Room pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 27th March 2026 (RN: 25/08591/LBC).
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25/08890/LBC Granted
37 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8NS
Replacement of lead roofing to lightwell roof and dome roof, refurbishment of dome roof frame including replacement glazing and associated internal and external repairs.
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25/08591/LBC Granted
37 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8NS
Refurbish windows and internal works [site includes 5 Groom Place].
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24/02436/ADLBC Granted
37 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8NS
Details of consent regarding seminar room 1 pursuant to Condition 5 of listed building consent dated 04 March 2024 (RN: 24/00187/LBC).
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10/00559/LBC Granted
37 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8NS
Installation of new internal door at ground floor level.
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05/01226/1884 Granted
37 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8NS
Installation of a security camera to the front portico of Seaford House at ground floor level.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Nov 2025
Received by Westminster
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13 Nov 2025
Decision issued: No objections
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20 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Gristwood and Toms Ltd Agent, registered in Windlesham
Active · incorporated 1991 · Windlesham
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Westminster granted permission on 13 November 2025, 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
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