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45 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

Granted Westminster 25/09389/TPO Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference 25/09389/TPO

Application record

Reference
25/09389/TPO
Type
Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
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
  • 25/08846/TCA Granted

    45 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

    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.

    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: Application Permitted

  3. 20 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Ashmore Arb Services Ltd Agent

11 applications on PlanIndex · across 7 councils

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Documents

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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

    25/08846/TCA Submitted 5 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    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.

    Granted Trees 9 docs

  • 45 Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ

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

    87% 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

  • 26/06333/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.

    Received 16 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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

    Received 16 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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

    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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)

    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    Received 14 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees