Planning application
49 South Lodge 245 Knightsbridge London SW7 1DG
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 1 x maple: crown reduce by approx 3m and prune to clear buildings by 3m.
As published by the council, reference 26/00486/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00486/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: No objections
- Received
- 27 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 27 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 20 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW7 1DG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Jan 2026
Received by Westminster
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20 Feb 2026
Decision issued: No objections
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21 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Tim George Tree Services Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Betchworth
Active · incorporated 2011 · Betchworth
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8 documents on file for this application
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Westminster granted permission on 20 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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