Planning application
25/09061/TPO
1 Orme Square London W2 4RS
Proposal
T1 1 x London plane: Reduce lateral branches on north side of canopy back to the previous, most recent reduction points, retaining shortened furnishing growth. Reduce the lower of the two scaffold branches on the south side of the canopy which are overhanging the roof of 1 Orme Square, back by approximately 1m below the previous, most recent reduction point , pruning back to the side branch growing downwards and to the west. Reduce the vertical section of the upper of the two scaffold branches on the south side of the canopy which are overhanging the roof of 1 Orme Square, back by approximately 2-3m below the previous, most recent reduction point, pruning back to the side branch growing downwards and to the south-west. Reduce overextended small diameter branches in the upper crown, which are over-hanging the roof of 1 Orme Square by approximately 2m to bring into the main canopy line, without undertaking an overall height reduction of the tree. (Branches overhanging the roof only, to be pruned.) Reduce low lateral branch on the east side, overhanging the conservatory at 2 Orme Square back to the property boundary (approx 3-4m), pruning back to suitable growth points to shape. Prune small diameter branches only back from properties to ensure a minimum clearance of 2m.
As published by the council, reference 25/09061/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Dec 2025
Received by Westminster
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30 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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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