Planning application
25/08403/TCA
106 Clifton Hill London NW8 0JS
Proposal
This application is for the removal of the 2 'Fastigiate Yew' trees (T1 & T2) as identified on the drawing 8975-LP(90)102-P1. The trees do not have a ?tree preservation order? on them, but the property at 106 Clifton Hill lies within the St. Johns Wood Conservation Area. The 2 trees (T1 & T2) are located at the front of the house facing onto Clifton Hill road. The trees are located approximately four metres from the road and stand either side of the short flight of steps up to the building's main entrance. The reasons for requesting removal are as follows: The applicant is concerned that the trees provide a hiding place for intruders that reduces the security of the residents and visitors when approaching the entrance. There have been a number of incidents reported to the police. The tree nearest the driveway also prevents the opening of car doors when a car is parked in the driveway. The applicant is therefore applying for permission to have these two trees removed. T1 &T2 are trees of moderate quality but are not part of the original landscaping of the gardens and there are no other similar arrangements of trees at the entrances of the other neighboring properties.
As published by the council, reference 25/08403/TCA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Nov 2025
Received by Westminster
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
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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26/04918/TCA Awaiting decision
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