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Abercorn School 28 Abercorn Place NW8 9XP

Granted Westminster 26/01000/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

T1 Horse chestnut: pruning of single root approximately 65mm diameter at the boundary of the building.

As published by the council, reference 26/01000/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/01000/TPO
Type
Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
Status
Pending
Decision
Granted As published: Granted subject to conditions
Received
17 Feb 2026
Validated
17 Feb 2026
Decided
25 Feb 2026
Ward
Abbey Road
Postcode
NW8 9XP

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 7 applications since 2025: 7 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00028/ADFULL Granted

    Abercorn School 28 Abercorn Place NW8 9XP

    Details of sample of privacy glass pursuant to condition 3 of planning permission dated 8th May 2025 (RN: 25/00945/FULL).

    Decided 25 Feb 2026 Full applications
  • 25/08524/ADFULL Granted

    Abercorn School 28 Abercorn Place NW8 9XP

    Details of hard and soft landscaping pursuant to condition 9 of planning permission dated 8th May 2025 (RN: 25/00945/FULL)

    Decided 3 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • 25/06518/TCA Granted

    Abercorn School 28 Abercorn Place NW8 9XP

    1 x plum (T1, front): Reduce by up to 1.5 meters in height and 1.5 meters in radial spread to include thinning approximately 20% of internal epicormic growth and the removal of deadwood from the canopy.

    Decided 13 Oct 2025 Trees
  • 25/05655/ADFULL Granted

    Abercorn School 28 Abercorn Place NW8 9XP

    Details of a desktop study, details of a site investigation and details of a remediation strategy pursuant to condition 6 (phase 1, 2, 3) of planning permission dated 8th May 2025 (RN:25/00945/FULL)

    Decided 19 Sep 2025 Full applications
  • 25/05366/ADFULL Granted

    Abercorn School 28 Abercorn Place NW8 9XP

    Details of a method statement explaining the measures you will take to protect the trees on and close to the site and details of an auditable system of arboricultural site monitoring, site supervision and record keeping pursuant to condition 7 and 8 (Part 1) of planning permission dated 8th May 2025 (RN:25/00945/FULL)

    Decided 13 Oct 2025 Full applications
  • 25/05133/NMA Granted

    Abercorn School 28 Abercorn Place NW8 9XP

    Amendments to planning permission dated 8th May 2025 (RN 25/00945/FULL) for the Internal and external refurbishment to facilitate the reversion to and use for a single dwellinghouse, comprising: installation of a new dormer window to front elevation; installation of a dormer window to the west elevation at third floor; replacement of windows throughout; removal of non-original external fire escape staircase to rear facade and installation of a balcony to the rear facade a ground and first floor level and a new external staircase to access the garden from lower ground level; rationalising the rear facade (removal of exposed cabling, replacement of rainwater goods); installation of a lift within the original closet wing with lift overrun; removal of non-original partitions and openings, addition of new partitions, and infill of redundant openings throughout; creation of new opening within existing fabric at ground floor and replacement with doors; repairs, enhancements and redecoration throughout including to fireplaces and doors; removal of non-permeable hard surfaces in front and rear gardens and addition of new planting and terraces; pruning of the existing trees to the front of the property; and other relevant alterations. NAMELY, for the removal of condition 10.

    Decided 31 Jul 2025 Amendments

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Feb 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 25 Feb 2026

    Decision issued: Granted subject to conditions

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Philip Walker Arboricultural Consultancy Agent

4 applications on PlanIndex · across 4 councils

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

8 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 25 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.

Nearby applications

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  • Abercorn School 28 Abercorn Place NW8 9XP

    25/05366/ADFULL Submitted 31 Jul 2025 50 yards away

    Details of a method statement explaining the measures you will take to protect the trees on and close to the site and details of an auditable system of arboricultural site monitoring, site supervision and record keeping pursuant to condition 7 and 8 (Part 1) of planning permission dated 8th May 2025 (RN:25/00945/FULL)

    Granted Full applications Trees 12 docs
  • Abercorn School 28 Abercorn Place NW8 9XP

    25/05655/ADFULL Submitted 12 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Details of a desktop study, details of a site investigation and details of a remediation strategy pursuant to condition 6 (phase 1, 2, 3) of planning permission dated 8th May 2025 (RN:25/00945/FULL)

    Granted Full applications 9 docs
  • 36 Abercorn Place NW8 9XP

    26/01362/FULL Submitted 3 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~28 Apr

    Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 11 September 2025 (RN: 25/02425/FULL) for 'Excavation of basement below existing house and part of front and rear garden land with lightwells to the front and rear; partial demolition of front facade; demolition of rear extension and roof; erection of part replacement front facade, new mansard roof level; replacement fenestration to the rear elevation; and landscaping works to front and rear gardens, including plant equipment to rear'. NAMELY, to render the rear elevation, amend rear fenestration and changes to detailed design of front elevation.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 9 docs
  • 36 Abercorn Place NW8 9XP

    25/08855/NMA Submitted 5 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    Amendments to planning permission dated 11 September 2025 (RN: 25/02425/FULL) for Excavation of basement below existing house and part of front and rear garden land with lightwells to the front and rear; partial demolition of front facade; demolition of rear extension and roof; erection of part replacement front facade, new mansard roof level; replacement fenestration to the rear elevation; and landscaping works to front and rear gardens, including plant equipment to rear. Namely, to render the rear elevation to match the front facade, amend detailed design of the rear first floor windows, replace the approved rear windows at ground floor level with doors, reposition the rear first floor windows, adjust the rear bays and architectural alteratons to the front elevation.

    Refused Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +2 17 docs
  • 16D Abercorn Place NW8 9XP

    26/01238/ADFULL Submitted 26 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    Detailed drawings of sample photographs or specifications courtyard ground covering and details new door and window pursuant to condition 4 and 5 of planning permission dated 17th October 2025 (RN 25/06246/FULL)

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs
  • 16D Abercorn Place NW8 9XP

    26/01211/ADLBC Submitted 25 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    Details of courtyard ground covering / new door and window pursuant to conditions 4 and 5 of listed building consent dated 10 October 2025 (RN: 25/05451/LBC) [Linked to 26/01238/ADFULL]

    Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 9 docs

In Westminster

  • 26/07391/TCA Awaiting decision

    47 Carlton Hill London NW8 0EL

    General maintenance works unless otherwise stated: Front Garden: T1: Malus: Approximately 5.00m. Reduce crown by approximately 1.20m, reducing protruding branches back into the main crown structure. Thin crown density by up to 20%. Ensure an approximate 0.70m clearance of the lamp post. T2: Winter Flowering Cherry: Approximately 5.00m: Reduce crown by up to approximately 1.00m. Thin crown density by 15%. Remove dead wood. Rear Garden: T2: Magnolia - (smaller tree): Approximately 6.00m. Remove one large dead stem. Remove any dead wood or dying branches within the main crown structure. T3: Mature Cherry - (remaining stem): Approximately 7.00m. This tree is now completely dead. Fell to ground level. T4: Bay - (on rear boundary): Approximately 4.00m. This tree is in quite poor condition. Section fell to ground level. T5: Mature Bay - (growing within the curtilage of 40 Ryders Terrace & overhanging 47 Carlton Hill): Approximately 5.00m. Reducing the overhang of this tree will increase space and light levels at No.47. Reduce lateral and sublateral branches overhanging No.47 by up to approximately 1.25m back to as near to the boundary. Control encroachment.

    Received 29 Oct, published by the council 1 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07385/TCA Awaiting decision

    Garden Hall Of Residence Imperial College 10 - 12 Princes Gardens London SW7 1ND

    T238 & T239 - Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree): Reduce crown by specified extent - height and branch length by up to approximately 2.5m to allow cctv camera to have clear site of entry point for safety, as there a safe guarding issue for student accommodation. Pruning should be back at previous pollard points and at suitable growth points.

    Received 29 Oct, published by the council 2 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07365/TCA Awaiting decision

    40 Warrington Crescent London W9 1EL

    T1 -Paulownia reduce laterals by 1m from tips and height by .5m to give more light to garden area below.

    Received 28 Oct, published by the council 1 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07378/TCA Awaiting decision

    51 Springfield Road London NW8 0QJ

    T1: Magnolia (8m): Crown reduce by 1m and crown thin by 15% to keep tree at a size suitable for its location and as part of regular maintenance T2: Ginkgo (9m): Reduce height by 2m to keep tree at a size suitable for its location and as part of regular maintenance

    Received 28 Oct, published by the council 1 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07383/TCA Awaiting decision

    32 Ashworth Road W9 1JY

    t1 sycamore reduce back to most recent reduction points . last pruned 3-4 years ago t 2 & 3 ash tree as above on going maintenence . Light issues

    Received 28 Oct, published by the council 1 Nov 2026 Trees