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55 Queen's Grove London NW8 6EN

Granted Westminster 26/00325/TCA Applic. for works to trees in CA

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

TG1 3 x lime: crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, retaining selected shortened furnishing growth and at least 50% of fine branch structure throughout the crown. T2 1 x lime: fell T3 1 x holly: reduce all round by up to 0.5m to shape, and crown lift by 0.75m

As published by the council, reference 26/00325/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/00325/TCA
Type
Applic. for works to trees in CA
Status
Pending
Decision
Granted As published: Granted subject to conditions
Received
20 Jan 2026
Validated
21 Jan 2026
Decided
23 Feb 2026
Ward
Abbey Road
Postcode
NW8 6EN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 25/08971/FULL Decided

    55 Queen's Grove London NW8 6EN

    Relocation of external stairs to the rear garden, solar panels fitted to the existing roofline at second floor level, replacement railing to the front lightwell, alteration to and installation of windows and doors, repair to front door steps, and Juliet balcony at upper-ground level to rear.

    Submitted 10 Dec 2025 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Jan 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 21 Jan 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 23 Feb 2026

    Decision issued: Granted subject to conditions

  4. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Bartlett Tree Experts Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor

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Documents

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8 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 23 February 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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  • 50 Queen's Grove London NW8 6EN

    26/00331/TPO Submitted 20 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    1 x lime (T4): crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, retaining suitable furnishing growth and retaining 50% of remaining internal fine branch structure. Remove trunk and basal growth.

    Granted Trees 6 docs
  • 50 Queen's Grove London NW8 6EN

    22/04731/TCA Submitted 15 Jul 2022 50 yards away

    T4 1 x lime: crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, retaining shortened furnishing growth and at least 50% of fine branch structure for crown continuity. Lift to 4m. Remove basal growth.

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • 55 Queen's Grove London NW8 6EN

    25/08971/FULL Submitted 10 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~4 Feb

    Relocation of external stairs to the rear garden, solar panels fitted to the existing roofline at second floor level, replacement railing to the front lightwell, alteration to and installation of windows and doors, repair to front door steps, and Juliet balcony at upper-ground level to rear.

    Decided Full applications Windows or glazing 26 docs
  • 18 Queen's Grove London NW8 6EL

    26/04838/LBC Submitted 20 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

    Repair and replacement of all existing timber window sashes to the front, rear and side elevations.

    Decided Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 9 docs
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    26/06067/LBC Submitted 4 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

    Remedial works to address the severe damp issues present on the lower ground floor.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings
  • 20 Queen's Grove London NW8 6EL

    26/05996/TCA Submitted 2 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

    Application to remove sycamore tree within rear garden of 20 Queens Grove due to its potentially hazardous condition (major cavity and significant decay) - See report and photographs for further information.

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In Westminster

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

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