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Open Space At Rear Of Montrose Court London SW7 2QH

Granted Westminster 26/00338/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 London plane (larger tree, overhanging 2 Montrose Court): reduce previously reduced limb by approximately 3-4m and crown lift any remaining low hanging twiggy branches to ensure 3-4m clearance from the roof. 1 x London plane (smaller tree, overhanging 2 Montrose Court): reduce overhanging branches (small diameter only) by 2-3m.

As published by the council, reference 26/00338/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/00338/TPO
Type
Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
21 Jan 2026
Validated
9 Feb 2026
Decided
19 Feb 2026
Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
SW7 2QH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 5 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/04780/TPO Decided

    Open Space At Rear Of Montrose Court London SW7 2QH

    1 x London plane: reduce height and spread by approximately 1.5m 1 x lime (T150): remove broken/suspended limbs throughout crown. 1 x London plane (T217) Remove suspected Massaria-infected limb (70mm diameter, 2m length, at 14m height over garden to west) with blackened attachment point. 1 x London plane (T241): remove Massaria-infected limb (160mm diameter, 4.5m length at 8m height to south-west)

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/02225/TPO Granted

    Open Space At Rear Of Montrose Court London SW7 2QH

    T53 - London Plane: Remove specified limb(s) - massaria limb at approximately 12 m, S orientation, Approx 4 m long and 50 mm diameter. T57 - London Plane: Remove specified limb(s) - massaria limb at approximately 18 m, N orientation, Approx 1.5 m long and 30 mm diameter. T60 - London Plane: Remove specified limb(s) - massaria limb at approximately 16 m, W orientation, Approx 1.5 m long and 40 mm diameter. Central crown T64 - London Plane: Remove specified limb(s) - massaria limb at approximately 6.5 m, S orientation, Approx 3 m long and 90.mm diameter. T65 - London Plane: Remove specified limb(s) - massaria limb at approximately 13 m, N orientation, Approx 2 m long and 40 mm diameter. T72 - London Plane: Remove specified limb(s) - massaria limb at approximately 9 m, S side. Approx 5 m long and 90.mm diameter. Grows in North westerly direction.

    Decided 20 Apr 2026 Trees
  • 25/08104/TPO Awaiting decision

    Open Space At Rear Of Montrose Court London SW7 2QH

    T167 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - remove suspected massaria branches at approximately 19m on South aspect orientation in central crown over play area, check crown and neighbouring trees for additional colonised branches not observed from ground level and remove them where identified. T216 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - remove suspected massaria branches at approximately 16m, on the West aspect orientation in central crown over building, check crown and neighbouring trees for additional colonised branches not observed from ground level and remove them where identified.

    Submitted 6 Nov 2025 Trees
  • 25/05918/TPO Awaiting decision

    Open Space At Rear Of Montrose Court London SW7 2QH

    T218 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): L00 - Lift low canopy, specified extent - to approximately 12 metres above ground level to achieve a clearance of at least 4 metres from the property?s gable roof. No lifting of canopy proposed in other areas of canopy. T219 - Prunus cerasifera (Cherry Plum (Myrobalan)): L00 - Lift low canopy, specified extent - Crown lift to achieve approximately 5 metres clearance above the garden, and a reduction of lateral growth by up to 0.5 metres on the side of the property to mitigate further encroachment toward the building. RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - within the lower canopy that were previously poorly pruned from the resident's side. These will be cut back appropriately toward the main stem. This work will improve visual amenity when viewed from the residence and rectify past poor pruning practices that have contributed to the current form.

    Submitted 20 Aug 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 Jan 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 9 Feb 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 19 Feb 2026

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  4. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

The Tree Company (London) Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Hounslow

Active · incorporated 1999 · Hounslow

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Documents

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14 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 19 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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  • Open Space At Rear Of Montrose Court London SW7 2QH

    26/02225/TPO Submitted 2 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    T53 - London Plane: Remove specified limb(s) - massaria limb at approximately 12 m, S orientation, Approx 4 m long and 50 mm diameter. T57 - London Plane: Remove specified limb(s) - massaria limb at approximately 18 m, N orientation, Approx 1.5 m long and 30 mm diameter. T60 - London Plane: Remove specified limb(s) - massaria limb at approximately 16 m, W orientation, Approx 1.5 m long and 40 mm diameter. Central crown T64 - London Plane: Remove specified limb(s) - massaria limb at approximately 6.5 m, S orientation, Approx 3 m long and 90.mm diameter. T65 - London Plane: Remove specified limb(s) - massaria limb at approximately 13 m, N orientation, Approx 2 m long and 40 mm diameter. T72 - London Plane: Remove specified limb(s) - massaria limb at approximately 9 m, S side. Approx 5 m long and 90.mm diameter. Grows in North westerly direction.

    Granted Trees 2 docs
  • Open Space At Rear Of Montrose Court London SW7 2QH

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