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Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

Awaiting decision Westminster 25/08405/TCA Applic. for works to trees in CA

Works: Trees

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Proposal

2660 Reduce the crown height by 2m and lateral spread by 2.5m to the north, south, and west, and by 1m to the east. 2661 Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 3m to the north, south and by 2.5m to the east and west. (to include clearance of street furniture). 2662 Reduce the crown height by 2m and lateral spread by 3m to the north, south, west and by 2m to the east. 2663 Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 3m to the north, south and by 2.5m to the east and west. (to include clearance of street furniture). 1650 Maintain crown at its reduce dimensions at approximately 14m in height. 1639 Reduce lateral spread of the crown to the south by 2m. (to include clearance of street furniture). 1652 Reduce the crown height by 2m and lateral spread by 3.5m to the north, and by 2m to the east, south and west. 1649 Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 2.5m to the east and south, and by 1.5m to the north and west. 1638 Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 3m to the east and south, and by 1.5m to the west. 1644 Reduce the crown height by 4m and lateral spread by 4m to the east (north-east), and by 2.5m to the south and west. 1643 Reduce the crown height by 4m and lateral spread by 4m to the east, and by 2.5m to the west. 1651 Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 3m to the north, south and by 2.5m to the east and west 1645 Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 3m to the north, east and west. 1646 Reduce the crown in height by 2m and a lateral reduction by 2m to all compass points. 1640 Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 3m to the north, east and south. 1641 Reduce the crown in height by 2m and a lateral reduction by 3m to the north and east, and by 2m to the south and west 1648 Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 3m to all compass points. 1647 Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 3m to the west. 1637 Reduce the crown in height b

As published by the council, reference 25/08405/TCA

Application record

Reference
25/08405/TCA
Type
Applic. for works to trees in CA
Status
Pending
Received
17 Nov 2025
Validated
17 Nov 2025
Ward
St James's
Postcode
SW1A 1AA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 51 applications since 2025: 18 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/07326/LBC Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    Reinstatement of historic gilding to six lantern stems at the South, Centre and North Gates of Buckingham Palace's East Forecourt.

    Submitted 26 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06858/ADLBC Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    Details of new doors and samples of finishes and locations of control boxes, emergency buttons and any associated signage in 'front of house' areas; pursuant to condition 5 (a, b) of listed building consent dated 2nd March 2026 (25/05215/LBC)

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026
  • 26/06858/ADFULL Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    Details of new doors and samples of finishes and locations of control boxes, emergency buttons and any associated signage in 'front of house' areas; pursuant to condition 5 (a, b) of listed building consent dated 2nd March 2026 (25/05215/LBC)

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026
  • 26/06831/LBC Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    West Wing Staff Breakfast Room additional works associated with reservicing

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06816/LBC Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    East Wing asset protection works

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06488/ADLBC Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    Details of samples of finishes and locations of control boxes, emergency buttons and any associated signage in 'front of house' areas pursuant to Condition 5 (B)of Listed Building Consent dated 02 March 2026 (RN25/05574/LBC)

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026
  • 26/06468/FULL Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    The alterations, refurbishment and redecoration of Royal Garden Lodge within the curtilage of Buckingham Palace and Buckingham Palace Gardens. (Linked to 26/06469/LBC)

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/06469/LBC Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    The alterations, refurbishment and redecoration of Royal Garden Lodge within the curtilage of Buckingham Palace and Buckingham Palace Gardens. (Linked to 26/06468/FULL)

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06040/ADLBC Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    Samples of finishes and locations of control boxes, emergency buttons and any associated signage in 'front of house' areas; pursuant to condition 5(b) of Listed Building Consent dated 2nd March 2026 (25/07714/LBC)

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 26/05894/LBC Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    Internal alterations to extend the Clockmakers Staircase up to second floor level to provide new means of escape, fire upgrade and general refurbishment and redecorations.

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Nov 2025

    Received by Westminster

  2. 20 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 12 January 2026, 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 90 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

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Writtle Forest Consultancy Limited Agent, registered in Ingatestone

Active · incorporated 2015 · Ingatestone

10 applications on PlanIndex · across 4 councils

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Documents

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4 documents on file for this application

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What 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 49 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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  • Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    25/08295/LBC Submitted 13 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    West Wing Group B North works associated with Reservicing

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  • Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    25/08367/TCA Submitted 17 Nov 2025 50 yards away

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  • Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    26/03133/FULL Submitted 12 May 2026 50 yards away

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  • Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    25/07846/LBC Submitted 29 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Restoration of perimeter railings, gates, lanterns, and bollards to Forecourt and Ambassador's Court, including a change of base colour from existing black to dark green, and stone cleaning.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

  • Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    25/07714/LBC Submitted 24 Oct 2025 50 yards away

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  • Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    26/06858/ADLBC Submitted 7 Oct 2026 50 yards away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~2 Dec

    Details of new doors and samples of finishes and locations of control boxes, emergency buttons and any associated signage in 'front of house' areas; pursuant to condition 5 (a, b) of listed building consent dated 2nd March 2026 (25/05215/LBC)

    Awaiting decision

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  • 26/07391/TCA Awaiting decision

    47 Carlton Hill London NW8 0EL

    General maintenance works unless otherwise stated: Front Garden: T1: Malus: Approximately 5.00m. Reduce crown by approximately 1.20m, reducing protruding branches back into the main crown structure. Thin crown density by up to 20%. Ensure an approximate 0.70m clearance of the lamp post. T2: Winter Flowering Cherry: Approximately 5.00m: Reduce crown by up to approximately 1.00m. Thin crown density by 15%. Remove dead wood. Rear Garden: T2: Magnolia - (smaller tree): Approximately 6.00m. Remove one large dead stem. Remove any dead wood or dying branches within the main crown structure. T3: Mature Cherry - (remaining stem): Approximately 7.00m. This tree is now completely dead. Fell to ground level. T4: Bay - (on rear boundary): Approximately 4.00m. This tree is in quite poor condition. Section fell to ground level. T5: Mature Bay - (growing within the curtilage of 40 Ryders Terrace & overhanging 47 Carlton Hill): Approximately 5.00m. Reducing the overhang of this tree will increase space and light levels at No.47. Reduce lateral and sublateral branches overhanging No.47 by up to approximately 1.25m back to as near to the boundary. Control encroachment.

    Received 29 Oct, published by the council 1 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07385/TCA Awaiting decision

    Garden Hall Of Residence Imperial College 10 - 12 Princes Gardens London SW7 1ND

    T238 & T239 - Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree): Reduce crown by specified extent - height and branch length by up to approximately 2.5m to allow cctv camera to have clear site of entry point for safety, as there a safe guarding issue for student accommodation. Pruning should be back at previous pollard points and at suitable growth points.

    Received 29 Oct, published by the council 2 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07365/TCA Awaiting decision

    40 Warrington Crescent London W9 1EL

    T1 -Paulownia reduce laterals by 1m from tips and height by .5m to give more light to garden area below.

    Received 28 Oct, published by the council 1 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07378/TCA Awaiting decision

    51 Springfield Road London NW8 0QJ

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    Received 28 Oct, published by the council 1 Nov 2026 Trees
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    32 Ashworth Road W9 1JY

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    Received 28 Oct, published by the council 1 Nov 2026 Trees