Planning application
121 - 141 Westbourne Terrace London W2 6JR
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 London plane : Reduce lateral growth in lower to mid crown (to 10m height) to west by 2 to 2.5m branch lengths to reduce overextended form over highway. Reduce the lateral growth on the south, at 7 to 10m height by 1.5m branch lengths to give balanced form. Reduce by approx. 2 m laterally over the highway. Reduce from the façade as required to provide 5m clearance. T2 London plane: Remove crossing branch to southwest at 8m height. Reduce upper northeast limb at 18m height by 2.5 to 3m branch lengths to balance with remainder of crown. Reduce by approx. 2 m laterally over the highway. Reduce from the facade as required to provide 5m clearance. T3 London plane : reduce low lateral to East at 7 to 10m height by pruning 2 to 2.5m lengths to balance with remainder of crown. Reduce by approx. 2 m laterally over the highway. Reduce from the facade as required to provide 5m clearance. T4 London plane - Reduce mid to upper crown at 14 to 20m height to east, by 2 to 2.5m branch lengths to balance with remainder of crown and reduce over extended laterals in this direction. Reduce by approx. 2m laterally over the highway. Reduce from the facade as required to provide 5m clearance. T5 London plane: Reduce by approx. 2m laterally over the highway. Reduce from the facade as required to provide 5m clearance. T6 London plane: Reduce by approx. 2m laterally over the highway. Reduce from the facade as required to provide 5m clearance. T7 London plane - Prune to give 1m clearance from lamppost.
As published by the council, reference 25/08639/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/08639/TPO
- Type
- Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 26 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 26 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 27 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Lancaster Gate
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- W2 6JR
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.
-
26/06106/LBC Decided
121 - 141 Westbourne Terrace London W2 6JR
Internal fit out works to 121-141 Westbourne Terrace.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
26 Nov 2025
Received by Westminster
-
27 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
-
20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Tom Boswell Tree Services Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in London
Active · incorporated 2008 · London
358 applications on PlanIndex · across 11 councils · 96% granted
Trade members see everything this firm has filed, how it was decided, and get an email the day it files again.
See their track recordDocuments
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
1 document on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Watch members (£5 a month) open the document list from here.
Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Westminster granted permission on 27 January 2026, 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
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.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
-
121 - 141 Westbourne Terrace London W2 6JR
90% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov
Internal fit out works to 121-141 Westbourne Terrace.
Decided Heritage and listed buildings -
108-132 Westbourne Terrace London W2 6QJ
Installation of Community Fibre system within 108-132 Westbourne Terrace.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs -
132 Westbourne Terrace Mews London W2 6QG
Details of the glass that you put in the windows in the rear elevation of the roof extension hereby approved and new dormer windows pursuant to conditions 3 & 9 of planning permission dated 17th November 2021 (RN: 21/05433/FULL).
Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 11 docs -
Flat 9 Bishopsbourne 134 - 136 Westbourne Terrace London W2 6QB
Internal refurbishment of a single flat; including full renovation of the kitchen and bathroom; replacement of internal doors and flooring; redecoration.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs -
1 Cleveland Terrace London W2 6LH
Details of photograph of sample of natural slate pursuant to Condition 3 of listed building consent dated 12 September 2022 (RN21/03750/LBC) (Linked 25/05436/ADFULL)
Granted Conditions 4 docs -
3 - 5 Cleveland Terrace London W2 6LH
87% historically approved · decision due ~30 Mar
Restoration, refurbishment, internal reconfiguration, roof renewal, and associated works including lift retention. [Linked to 26/00584/LBC]
Awaiting decision Full applications 19 docs
Other tree works applications
In Westminster
-
26/06333/TCA Awaiting decision
Basement 17 Claverton Street London SW1V 3AY
Removal of an overgrown and poor specimen Leyland cypress tree in a confined space in the rear garden of 17 Claverton Street, Sw1v 3AY. We wish to remove this tree and replace it with a semi mature Amelanchier Lamarckii which is more appropriate for the space.
-
26/06346/TPO Awaiting decision
Crown Court 123 Park Road London NW8 7JH
Front T1 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp) This 12m triple stem mature lime tree has previously been reduced, its cyclical prune is now due. The lateral growth is touching the windows and hangs low over the road. Suggested work: - crown reduction - reduce height 2m back to previous reduction points - reduce the lateral growth 2-2.5m back to previous reduction points, leaving furnishing growth - retain 50% of internal fine branch structure Front T2 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp) This 12m triple stem mature lime tree has previously been reduced, its cyclical prune is now due. The lateral growth is touching the windows and hangs low over the road. Suggested work: - crown reduction - reduce height 2m back to previous reduction points - reduce the lateral growth 2-2.5m back to previous reduction points, leaving furnishing growth - retain 50% of internal fine branch structure Front T3 London Plane x 1 (Platanus x hispanica) This 16m mature London plane has previously been pollarded, its cyclical prune is now due. Regrowth is touching the building and encroaching upon the balconies. Suggested work:- reduce all round 2-3m back to previous
-
26/06307/TCA Awaiting decision
140 Loudoun Road London NW8 0ND
T1 Acer reduce by cira 1.5m to suitable pruning points T2 Mature apple tree - Crown lift to 2.5 metres from the ground and cut back from the public infrastructure. T3 Magnolia grandiflora - reduce by 1.5m and cut back from building creating a clearance of 2m T4 - Apple Tree - Remove deadwood and reduce crown by 1m Reason for work: General tree maintenance
-
26/06302/TCA Awaiting decision
Old Admiralty Building Spring Gardens London SW1A 2AH
fell to 50mm from ground level Cherry trees in pots in courtyard (G1 - trees have extensive damage to main stems and crown)
-
26/06282/TCA Awaiting decision
13 Randolph Crescent London W9 1DP
T4 - Reduce magnolia crown by 0.5?1m and thin by 10-15% all around, and remove any deadwood whilst retaining furnishing growth. This is to allow more light through the canopy and maintain the crown at a manageable size.