Planning application
44 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
T2 1 x false acacia: reduce overhanging branches back to boundary from flat roof. Prune back from property to provide 1m clearance (small diameter branches only). Crown reduce by 1.5m, pruning back to suitable growth points and shaping to create a natural rounded canopy outline.
As published by the council, reference 25/09402/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/09402/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
- 16 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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16 Mar 2026
Decision issued: No objections
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20 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Tree Matters Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Kendal
Active · incorporated 2008 · Kendal
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Westminster granted permission on 16 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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