Planning application
Centre Garden Orme Square London W2 4RS
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
RH tree o/s No.7 Orme Square (T1) - London Plane(Platanus x hispanica) -reduce crown by 30%(2.5m) to previous reduction points -remove any deadwood branches LH tree o/s No.4 Orme Square (T2) - London Plane(Platanus x hispanica) -reduce crown by 30%(2.5m) to previous reduction points -remove any deadwood branches All works are for routine maintenance.
As published by the council, reference 26/01427/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01427/TPO
- Type
- Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 5 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 5 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Bayswater
- Postcode
- W2 4RS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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26/00011/TPO Granted
Centre Garden Orme Square London W2 4RS
T1 1 x Robinia: crown reduce by approx. 2m back to previous points of reduction. T5 and T6 2 x Holm Oak: crown reduce by approx.. 40% to create a tight and tidy shape. T7 1 x hawthorn: crown reduce back to previous, most recent reduction points. T8 and T9 2 x London plane: crown reduce all round by approx. 2m, pruning back to suitable growth points or retaining furnishing growth at previous reduction points. T10 1 x Loquat: fell and poison stump T11 1 x lime: reduce one limb over Pittosporum by 1-2m T12 1 x Catalpa: crown reduce back to previous, most recent reduction points. T13 1 x apple: crown reduce by 1-1.5m and shape.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Mar 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 30 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
Red Squirrel Tree Surgery Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in London
Active · incorporated 2016 · London
334 applications on PlanIndex · across 8 councils · 94% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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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 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.
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1 Orme Square London W2 4RS
T1 1 x cherry: crown reduce by 25% (1.3m) to suitable growth points with emphasis on inbound branches to reduce overhanging on shrub beds. T2 1 x crab apple: crown reduce by 25% (1.5m) to suitable growth points with emphasis on inbound branches to reduce overhanging on shrub beds whilst retaining rear sections for screening.
Granted Trees 6 docs -
10 Orme Square London W2 4RS
Details of tree protection method statement pursuant to Condition 12 of planning permission dated 13 April 2023 (RN: 22/04689/FULL).
Granted Full applications Trees 10 docs -
10 Orme Square London W2 4RS
Details of an arboricultural method statement and tree protection plan pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 10th June 2025 (RN:25/02445/FULL)
Granted Full applications Trees 10 docs -
10 Orme Square London W2 4RS
Detailed drawings of decking in relation to the trunk of the London Plane Tree (T1) and detailed drawings of a hard and soft landscaping plan pursuant to condition 5 and 6 of planning permission dated 10th June 2025 RN:25/02445/FULL). 45/FULL).
Granted Full applications Trees 9 docs -
12 Orme Square London W2 4RS
88% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct
Alterations to front elevation, including fenestration changes, installation of parapet screening, decorative architraves to windows, black painted metal balustrade to balcony, projecting canopy and pilasters to entrance and 2 vents to lightwell.
Decided Full applications Windows or glazing -
12 Orme Square London W2 4RS
89% historically approved · decision due ~31 Dec
Detailed drawings annotated with materials and finished appearance of the new parapet screening, front door surround and railings pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 8th October 2026 (RN:26/05562/FULL)
Awaiting decision
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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.
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