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45 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

Granted Westminster 25/08846/TCA Applic. for works to trees in CA

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

2 x silver birch (T2 & T3, front): Reduce crown height by approximately 1 metre to suitable pruning points. Selective root pruning to allow paving repair.

As published by the council, reference 25/08846/TCA

Application record

Reference
25/08846/TCA
Type
Applic. for works to trees in CA
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: No objections
Received
5 Dec 2025
Validated
5 Dec 2025
Decided
26 Jan 2026
Ward
Regent's Park
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
NW8 6LJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 6 applications since 2005: 5 approved, 0 refused.

  • 25/08975/FULL Awaiting decision

    45 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    Installation of low-profile solar photovoltaic panels to existing roofs; installation of new gate to enlarged driveway opening to front boundary.

    Submitted 10 Dec 2025 Full applications
  • 25/09389/TPO Granted

    45 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    1 x Lime (T1, front): Crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, retaining shortened furnishing growth and at least 50% of fine branch structure to maintain crown continuity.

    Decided 26 Jan 2026 Trees
  • 06/06874/FULL Granted

    45 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    Ground floor single storey extension to rear, alterations to side elevation window openings and creation of roof terrace on existing side extension flat roof.

    Decided 23 Oct 2006 Full applications
  • 05/02784/TPO Granted

    45 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    1 x Lime - Crown reduce by 20% and thin by no more than 15 % .

    Decided 3 May 2005 Trees
  • 05/02786/TCA Granted

    45 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    1 x Conifer - Fell & Replace.

    Decided 3 May 2005 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Dec 2025

    Received by Westminster

  2. 26 Jan 2026

    Decision issued: No objections

  3. 20 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Ashmore Arb Services Ltd Agent

12 applications on PlanIndex · across 7 councils

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

9 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 26 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

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  • 45 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    25/09389/TPO Submitted 5 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    1 x Lime (T1, front): Crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, retaining shortened furnishing growth and at least 50% of fine branch structure to maintain crown continuity.

    Granted Trees 9 docs
  • 45 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    25/08975/FULL Submitted 10 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~4 Feb

    Installation of low-profile solar photovoltaic panels to existing roofs; installation of new gate to enlarged driveway opening to front boundary.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 28 docs
  • 51 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    05/00355/TCA Submitted 12 Jan 2005 50 yards away

    1 x Sycamore (rear): Crown reduce 20-25% and shape. Lightly thin by 15-20% 1 x False Acacia: Light reduction all over to contain, retaining shape and flow 1 x Cherry (front); Prune sides to contain and make more compact shape.

    Granted Trees 1 doc
  • 51 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    06/01220/FULL Submitted 17 Feb 2006 50 yards away

    Erection of rear/side extension at first floor level and dormer window to rear roofslope to provide additional residential accommodation.

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 14 docs
  • 55 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    06/10097/FULL Submitted 15 Dec 2006 50 yards away

    Demolition of part of existing rear extension at ground and first floor levels and erection of new enlarged rear extension at ground and first floor levels.

    Withdrawn Full applications Extension Demolition 8 docs
  • 49A Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    07/08497/TPO Submitted 25 Sep 2007 50 yards away

    1 x Lime (Front): Crown reduce to previous reduction points and remove epicormic growth.

    Granted Trees 1 doc

In Westminster

  • 26/07520/TPO Awaiting decision

    Lords Cricket Ground St John's Wood Road London NW8 8QZ

    2 lime trees located to the west of the Allen Stand and north of Lords Tavern, by the Grace Gate entrance from St John's Wood Road. These trees are noted as T7 and T8 on attached plans and reports. Roots belonging to both trees were severed during excavations for service trenches associated with construction of the Allen Stand on site. Static load tests were carried out to both trees in April 2026, which flagged T7 as having an insufficient safety factor. T7 was therefore recommended for a 3m reduction in height to reduce the risk of failure. Due to T7 and T8 forming a continuous canopy, T8 has also been recommended for the same specification of reduction to prevent exposing its crown to excessive wind loading.

    Received 4 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07523/TCA Awaiting decision

    Lancaster House Stable Yard Road London SW1A 1BB

    T5 - False Acacia Reduce Crown in Height (by 3m) and Shape (Specify final height and width) Reduce in height by 3m. Tag 1052 T11 Holm Oak Dismantle to ground level Tag 4049

    Received 4 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07469/TPO Awaiting decision

    48 Craven Hill Gardens London W2 3EA

    T1 London plane: crown reduce back to previous, most recent reduction points (approx. 3-4m).

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07483/TCA Awaiting decision

    144 Hamilton Terrace London NW8 9UX

    T1: Cherry: To thin by 15% T2: Group Purple Plums: 30% Thin and 1.5m reduction leaving a balanced crown shape. T3: Lime: Pollard to previous reduction points leaving some shortened furnishing growth T4: Japanese Maple: To thin crown density by 30% All works being carried out as general maintenance

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07484/TCA Awaiting decision

    208 Randolph Avenue London W9 1PF

    T3 ? Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), located in the rear garden of 208 Randolph Avenue, London W9 1PF. Proposed works: Fell T3 Sycamore to ground level and remove the resulting timber and arisings. The tree has been classified as Category U in the Arboricultural Implications Assessment (Report J69.34, dated 12 October 2026) prepared by Broad Oak Tree Consultants. The assessment identifies significant basal decay, a basal cavity, structural deterioration and crown dieback. The report recommends pollarding at approximately 8 metres or felling. Full removal is proposed due to the tree's poor structural condition and associated safety concerns.

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees