Planning application
49A Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ
Works: Trees
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Proposal
T1 - Veteran Lime Tree The proposed works seek consent to re-pollard the TPO-protected Lime by approximately 2.5m (Tilia sp.) back to its established historic pollard points as part of an appropriate and sustainable management regime. The tree has produced substantial regrowth since its last cycle of management, resulting in increased end-weight and mechanical loading at previous pruning points. Re-pollarding to the original pollard framework will reduce the risk of branch failure, improve structural stability and help maintain the tree within a size that is proportionate to its setting. All works will be undertaken in a sensitive manner, with pruning cuts made to suitable secondary growth in accordance with BS 39982010. Reason for works: Regular tree maintenance
As published by the council, reference 26/00653/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00653/TPO
- Type
- Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 4 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 4 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Regent's Park
- Postcode
- NW8 6LJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 4 applications since 2004: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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07/08497/TPO Granted
49A Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ
1 x Lime (Front): Crown reduce to previous reduction points and remove epicormic growth.
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04/02589/TPO Granted
49A Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ
1 x lime - crown reduce to previous reduction points and removal epicormic growth
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04/01356/TCA Granted
49A Townshend Road London NW8 6LJ
Row x Leylandii:Prune back sides and reduce in height by a minimum of 10 feet1 x Maple:Crown reduce to previous reduction points and remove epicormic growth
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Feb 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 1 April 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Westminster took a median of 65 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
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Treehab LTD Agent, registered in London
Active · incorporated 2010 · London
68 applications on PlanIndex · across 11 councils · 100% granted
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This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided tree works applications in a median of 37 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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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