Planning application
38 Grove End Road London NW8 9NE
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 1 x Magnolia: reduce height by 1.5m and trim sides to make crown spherical.
As published by the council, reference 25/09156/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/09156/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: No objections
- Received
- 18 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 3 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 9 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Abbey Road
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- NW8 9NE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Dec 2025
Received by Westminster
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3 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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9 Mar 2026
Decision issued: No objections
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20 Jul 2026
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Tree Matters Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Kendal
Active · incorporated 2008 · Kendal
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11 documents on file for this application
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Westminster granted permission on 9 March 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.
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