Planning application
Centre Garden Orme Square London W2 4RS
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 1 x Robinia: crown reduce by approx. 2m back to previous points of reduction. T5 and T6 2 x Holm Oak: crown reduce by approx.. 40% to create a tight and tidy shape. T7 1 x hawthorn: crown reduce back to previous, most recent reduction points. T8 and T9 2 x London plane: crown reduce all round by approx. 2m, pruning back to suitable growth points or retaining furnishing growth at previous reduction points. T10 1 x Loquat: fell and poison stump T11 1 x lime: reduce one limb over Pittosporum by 1-2m T12 1 x Catalpa: crown reduce back to previous, most recent reduction points. T13 1 x apple: crown reduce by 1-1.5m and shape.
As published by the council, reference 26/00011/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00011/TPO
- Type
- Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 5 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 19 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 23 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Bayswater
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- W2 4RS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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26/01427/TPO Awaiting decision
Centre Garden Orme Square London W2 4RS
RH tree o/s No.7 Orme Square (T1) - London Plane(Platanus x hispanica) -reduce crown by 30%(2.5m) to previous reduction points -remove any deadwood branches LH tree o/s No.4 Orme Square (T2) - London Plane(Platanus x hispanica) -reduce crown by 30%(2.5m) to previous reduction points -remove any deadwood branches All works are for routine maintenance.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Jan 2026
Received by Westminster
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19 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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20 Jul 2026
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Tom Boswell Tree Services Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in London
Active · incorporated 2008 · London
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Westminster granted permission on 23 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.
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