The Victoria Tower Gardens Millbank London SW1P 3YB

This site has had 8 applications since 2022: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/05170/ADV Awaiting decision

  The Victoria Tower Gardens Millbank London SW1P 3YB

  Display of 15ft traditional tree planned for Victoria Tower Gardens with white lights and silver, blue and purple mixed size baubles with London Heritage Quarter branded base (from 10 November 2025 until 03 January 2027)

  Submitted 31 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/05095/TPO Decided

  The Victoria Tower Gardens Millbank London SW1P 3YB

  Tree surgery as per attached specification entitled 26/05095/TPO Victoria Tower Gardens dated 03 September 2026.

  Submitted 29 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/04921/OBS Awaiting decision

  The Victoria Tower Gardens Millbank London SW1P 3YB

  Application called in by the Minisry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (ref: APP/XF990/V/19/3240661) for: Installation of the United Kingdom Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre including excavation to provide a basement and basement mezzanine for the learning centre (Class D1); erection of a single storey entrance pavilion; re-provision of the Horseferry Playground and refreshments kiosk (Class A1); repositioning of the Spicer Memorial; new hard and soft landscaping and lighting around the site; and all ancillary and associated works. Please find below a link to the Gov.uk webpage where the above documents are available. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/holocaust-memorial-and-learning-centre-updated-planning-application-documents

  Submitted 16 Jul 2026
• 26/03834/ADV Awaiting decision

  The Victoria Tower Gardens Millbank London SW1P 3YB

  Display of a non-illuminated PVC banner measuring 1m x 3m for a temporary period from 01 September 2026 to 01 October 2027.

  Submitted 11 Jun 2026 Advertising
• 25/07908/ADFULL Granted

  The Victoria Tower Gardens Millbank London SW1P 3YB

  Details of the results of the chemical testing undertaken as part of the ground site investigation pursuant to Condition 5 of planning permission dated 7th July 2023 (RN: 23/02182/FULL)

  Decided 13 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 25/05273/ADV Granted

  The Victoria Tower Gardens Millbank London SW1P 3YB

  Display of 15ft traditional tree planned for Victoria Tower Gardens with white lights and silver, blue and purple mixed size baubles with London HeritageQuarter branded base (from 15 November 2025 until 06 January 2026)

  Decided 14 Aug 2025 Advertising
• 22/05300/TPO Granted

  The Victoria Tower Gardens Millbank London SW1P 3YB

  Trees T1 to T23 are all Platanus x hispanica. T1 (0W2U): Tip reduce limb to south and SSE 2m and lift rest of southerly crown until 1 m above wall. T2 (0W2T): Thin main southern lower crown section by 20%. Drop crotch thin inner crown to SW by 30%. T3 (0W2S): Drop crotch thin central lower limb to SSW by 20%. T4 (0W2R): Thin lower section of lowest limb to SE 30%. Drop crotch lower branches by 30% on lowest limb to SSW. T5 (0W2Q): Tip back southern lower crown by 1m. T6 (0W2P): Thin lower central limb tips by 30% and shorten lower limb SSW by 1m. T7 (0W2N): Thin lower central limb by 30%. T8 (0W2M): Tip back central lower branch by 1m and drop crotch lowest branch by 2m on the lower limb to SW. T9 (0W2L): Thin all lowest branches to south by 30%. T10 (0W2K): Thin two lowest central limbs to south and SSW by 30%. T11 (0W2J): Lift lowest central limbs to south by 1m and remove lower fork of lowest limb SSW. T12 (0W2H): Remove lower fork of central limb to south and lift remaining branches to south by 1m. T13 (0W28): Thin central lower limb to south by 30% and lift remaining branches by 1m. T14 (0W27): Thin central lower limbs to south by 30% and drop crotch each of lower limb SSW by 2m. T15 (0W26): Thin both lower limbs to south by 30% and lift remaining by 1m. T16 (0W25): Thin central lower crown to south and lowest limb by 30%. T17 (0W24): Drop crotch lift central lower crown to south by 2m. T18 (0W23): Drop crotch central lower limb to south back 2.5m, thin lowest branches by 20%. T19 (0W22): Drop crotch central lowest limb to south back 2m T20 (0W21): Tip back lowest branches to south by 1m. T21 (0W20): Thin central lowest limb to south 20% and lift remaining branches 1m. T22 (0W1Z) Drop crotch lowest limb SSW back 2m. Thin central lower crown to south 20%. T23 (0W1Y): Drop crotch lift lowest branches to south 1m.

  Decided 16 Aug 2022 Trees

1. 30 Mar 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 8 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• The Victoria Tower Gardens Millbank London SW1P 3YB

  22/05300/TPO Submitted 1 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  Trees T1 to T23 are all Platanus x hispanica. T1 (0W2U): Tip reduce limb to south and SSE 2m and lift rest of southerly crown until 1 m above wall. T2 (0W2T): Thin main southern lower crown section by 20%. Drop crotch thin inner crown to SW by 30%. T3 (0W2S): Drop crotch thin central lower limb to SSW by 20%. T4 (0W2R): Thin lower section of lowest limb to SE 30%. Drop crotch lower branches by 30% on lowest limb to SSW. T5 (0W2Q): Tip back southern lower crown by 1m. T6 (0W2P): Thin lower central limb tips by 30% and shorten lower limb SSW by 1m. T7 (0W2N): Thin lower central limb by 30%. T8 (0W2M): Tip back central lower branch by 1m and drop crotch lowest branch by 2m on the lower limb to SW. T9 (0W2L): Thin all lowest branches to south by 30%. T10 (0W2K): Thin two lowest central limbs to south and SSW by 30%. T11 (0W2J): Lift lowest central limbs to south by 1m and remove lower fork of lowest limb SSW. T12 (0W2H): Remove lower fork of central limb to south and lift remaining branches to south by 1m. T13 (0W28): Thin central lower limb to south by 30% and lift remaining branches by 1m. T14 (0W27): Thin central lower limbs to south by 30% and drop crotch each of lower limb SSW by 2m. T15 (0W26): Thin both lower limbs to south by 30% and lift remaining by 1m. T16 (0W25): Thin central lower crown to south and lowest limb by 30%. T17 (0W24): Drop crotch lift central lower crown to south by 2m. T18 (0W23): Drop crotch central lower limb to south back 2.5m, thin lowest branches by 20%. T19 (0W22): Drop crotch central lowest limb to south back 2m T20 (0W21): Tip back lowest branches to south by 1m. T21 (0W20): Thin central lowest limb to south 20% and lift remaining branches 1m. T22 (0W1Z) Drop crotch lowest limb SSW back 2m. Thin central lower crown to south 20%. T23 (0W1Y): Drop crotch lift lowest branches to south 1m.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• The Victoria Tower Gardens Millbank London SW1P 3YB

  26/03834/ADV Submitted 11 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep

  Display of a non-illuminated PVC banner measuring 1m x 3m for a temporary period from 01 September 2026 to 01 October 2027.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 8 docs

• Westminster House 7 Millbank London SW1P 3JA

  26/06152/ADFULL Submitted 9 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  Detailed drawings of a soft landscaping scheme which includes the number, size, species and position of trees and shrubs within the planters and detailed drawings of the planters on the sixth, seventh and eighth floor roof terraces to include their size, appearance and location pursuant to condition 20 and 21 of planning permission dated 8th February 2022 (RN: 21/01508/FULL)

  Awaiting decision

• Westminster House 7 Millbank London SW1P 3JA

  26/04665/NMA Submitted 13 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~7 Sep

  Amendments to planning permission dated 8th February 2022 (RN:21/01508/FULL) for demolition of existing office building, including dismantling of the facades to Millbank, Dean Stanley Street and Smith Square; erection of new nine storey building using new and reclaimed materials for commercial business and service use (Class E); extension to Smith Square; excavation of new sub-basement; formation of external terraces at sixth, seventh and eighth floor levels; new main entrance to Dean Stanley Street with secondary and servicing entrances to Smith Square; installation of plant and associated works. Namely, to allow introduction of planters on Dean Stanley Street.

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension Demolition

• Westminster House 7 Millbank London SW1P 3JA

  26/02193/ADFULL Submitted 1 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~17 Jun

  Detailed drawings of all new external doors and windows pursuant to condition 14 of planning permission dated 8th February 2022 (RN:21/01508/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 33 docs

• Westminster House 7 Millbank London SW1P 3JA

  26/03254/ADFULL Submitted 18 May 2026 100 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~13 Jul

  Samples of the facing materials you will use, including glazing and any replacement Portland stone, and elevations and roof plans; pursuant to Condition 13 of planning permission dated 8 February 2022 (RN 21/01508/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 3 docs

• 26/06444/ADV Awaiting decision

  107 Long Acre London WC2E 9NT

  Display of two internally illuminated (letters only) fascia signs each measuring 0.55m x 1.21m on the Long Acre and Neal Street elevations.

  21 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/06296/ADV Awaiting decision

  15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT

  Display of Individual soft halo externally illuminated individual brass letters on fascia. Display of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 40mm x 40mm, including Gilded vinyl decal.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/06070/ADV Granted

  36 Shepherd Market London W1J 7QR

  Display of non-illuminated screen-printed signage to the fabric and valance of retractable canvas awning.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/05573/ADV Decided

  1 The Piazza Covent Garden London WC2E 8HB

  Display of two platforms measuring 13.6m x 3.6m x 2.263m and 14.61m x 3.6m x 2.263m each featuring three internally illuminated sculptures for a temporary period from 16 October 2026 to 6 January 2027.

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 26/06247/ADV Awaiting decision

  57 Carnaby Street London W1F 9PX

  Display of three internally illuminated fascia sign (letters only) measuring 2.34m X 0.3m, 0.796m X 0.3m, 2.34m X 0.3m, two internally illuminated projecting sign both measuring 0.1m x 0.5m.

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Advertising