Planning application
12 Melina Place London NW8 9SA
Works: Trees
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Proposal
T3 - Silver Birch, height c 12 metres, mature. Proposed work: lift by two metres and crown thin by 10% Reasons: standard maintenance every five or six years
As published by the council, reference 26/00868/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00868/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 12 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 12 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Abbey Road
- Postcode
- NW8 9SA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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26/00953/TPO Awaiting decision
12 Melina Place London NW8 9SA
T1 - Pyrus "Conference", height c. 10 metres, mature. Proposed work: deadwood, crown reduce by 20% and lightly shape T2 - Horse Chestnut, height c. 18 metres, mature. Proposed work: crown thin by 25% Reasons: standard maintenance every five or six years
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25/07791/TPO Granted
12 Melina Place London NW8 9SA
1 x London plane (T1, rear): Re-pollard back to previous pruning points by removing approximately 2-3m.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 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 9 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 91 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Special Branch Tree Surgeons Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor
19 applications on PlanIndex · across 6 councils
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
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 49 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.
Nearby applications
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12 Melina Place London NW8 9SA
100% historically approved · decision due ~9 Apr
T1 - Pyrus "Conference", height c. 10 metres, mature. Proposed work: deadwood, crown reduce by 20% and lightly shape T2 - Horse Chestnut, height c. 18 metres, mature. Proposed work: crown thin by 25% Reasons: standard maintenance every five or six years
Awaiting decision Trees 6 docs -
2 Melina Place London NW8 9SA
88% historically approved · decision due ~27 Mar
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Awaiting decision Full applications 1 doc -
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Awaiting decision Full applications 13 docs -
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Details of photographic samples of the Portland Stone and plans and elevations 1:20 / sections 1:10 of the following parts of the development - any new external windows and doors, rooflight pursuant to Conditions 5 and 6 (in part only) of planning permission dated 6 February 2024 (RN: 22/03593/FULL)
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8A Melina Place London NW8 9SA
100% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov
T1 - Magnolia- Reduce the overall crown by approximately 20%, pruning back to suitable growth points and maintaining a balanced, natural crown structure. Works to include selective crown reduction to achieve approximately 2 metres clearance from the building, whilst retaining an appropriate proportion of live growth. Reason for work: General tree maintenance T2 - Yew- Fell to ground level, Reason for work: Unsuitable location- close proximity to building
Awaiting decision Trees -
3A Melina Place London NW8 9SA
88% historically approved · decision due ~15 Dec
Excavation of a basement; alterations to flat roof; green roof; installation of rooflights; construction of an extension at first floor level, changes to and insertion of windows, doors and rooflights; alterations to elevations; installation of a single ASHP and Pool Ventilation terminal at ground level, along the north facade of the house; landscaping and associated works to garden to include cycle parking.
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1
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26/07520/TPO Awaiting decision
Lords Cricket Ground St John's Wood Road London NW8 8QZ
2 lime trees located to the west of the Allen Stand and north of Lords Tavern, by the Grace Gate entrance from St John's Wood Road. These trees are noted as T7 and T8 on attached plans and reports. Roots belonging to both trees were severed during excavations for service trenches associated with construction of the Allen Stand on site. Static load tests were carried out to both trees in April 2026, which flagged T7 as having an insufficient safety factor. T7 was therefore recommended for a 3m reduction in height to reduce the risk of failure. Due to T7 and T8 forming a continuous canopy, T8 has also been recommended for the same specification of reduction to prevent exposing its crown to excessive wind loading.
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26/07523/TCA Awaiting decision
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26/07469/TPO Awaiting decision
48 Craven Hill Gardens London W2 3EA
T1 London plane: crown reduce back to previous, most recent reduction points (approx. 3-4m).
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26/07483/TCA Awaiting decision
144 Hamilton Terrace London NW8 9UX
T1: Cherry: To thin by 15% T2: Group Purple Plums: 30% Thin and 1.5m reduction leaving a balanced crown shape. T3: Lime: Pollard to previous reduction points leaving some shortened furnishing growth T4: Japanese Maple: To thin crown density by 30% All works being carried out as general maintenance
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26/07484/TCA Awaiting decision
208 Randolph Avenue London W9 1PF
T3 ? Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), located in the rear garden of 208 Randolph Avenue, London W9 1PF. Proposed works: Fell T3 Sycamore to ground level and remove the resulting timber and arisings. The tree has been classified as Category U in the Arboricultural Implications Assessment (Report J69.34, dated 12 October 2026) prepared by Broad Oak Tree Consultants. The assessment identifies significant basal decay, a basal cavity, structural deterioration and crown dieback. The report recommends pollarding at approximately 8 metres or felling. Full removal is proposed due to the tree's poor structural condition and associated safety concerns.