Open Space Princes Gardens London

This site has had 6 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/04779/TPO Awaiting decision

  Open Space Princes Gardens London

  76 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) Lift low canopy - Specified extent to 3 m (whole crown). 82, 83, 87 & 89 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) Lift low canopy - Pedestrian clearance to 3 m over footpath. 92 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) Lift low canopy - Highways clearance to 4.5 m over road. 77 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) Reduce crown by - Specified extent height and branch length by up to approximately 1m to encourage new growth, due to decay in lower stem - retrenchment pruning - intending to establish a smaller crown and aid tree longevity. 98 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) Reduce heavy branch weight limbs associated with stem that is growing mainly to South and at 15 m (facing east) has significantly sunken and deteriorated bark lesions. Considering dysfunction in that attachment area, a reduction of all branches growing off this stem by 1.5-2 m is proposed. To reduce loading on dysfunctional stem. 84 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) Remove suspended or broken limb / limbs in lower canopy to North over public footpath. 89 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) Remove faulted limb / limbs 5 day notice - over North east side at approximately ~5 m which has split at attachment leaving one failing branch pointing downwards. 86 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) Remove specified limb / limbs massaria suspected limb to East, orientation SE, branch 13.5 m up, 2.5 m long and 60 mm diameter. Strip wound on underside visible.

  Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/03885/TDD Awaiting decision

  Open Space Princes Gardens London

  T94 London plane: remove one Massaria-infected branch >100mm diameter, at 12m height on east side of crown, as per the submitted climbing inspection. T95 London plane: remove two Massaria-infected branches >100mm diameter, at 10m and 18m height on east side of crown, as per the submitted climbing inspection. T98 London plane: remove one one Massaria-infected branch 95mm diameter at 20m on east side of crown (retrospective). T99 London plane: remove one Massaria-infected branch 90mm diameter at 25m on west side of crown (retrospective) and two Massaria-infected branches >100mm at 8m on north side and 14m on east side of the crown.

  Submitted 8 Jun 2026 Trees
• 26/02895/TPO Awaiting decision

  Open Space Princes Gardens London

  London Plane Trees: T108: remove limb(s) as per Massaria Climbing Inspection Report - 16 m to east, branch is dead/dying from massaria T100: remove limbs as per Massaria Climbing Inspection report. 6m east, 8m east, 8m north, and 10m north. Massaria and decay evident in limbs. T101: remove the four identified declining/diseased limbs in CI report 28/4/26, back to the main stem or nearest suitable parent limb, using appropriate pruning cuts in accordance with BS 3998:2010 where practicable. Where a full target pruning cut is not considered appropriate due to the size, condition, wound implications, or structural context of the limb, a shortened stub may be retained at the contractor?s discretion.

  Submitted 1 May 2026 Trees
• 26/02226/TPO Granted

  Open Space Princes Gardens London

  T83 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limb at approximately 4-5 m, SE orientation, Approx 2 m long and 40 mm diameter. T94 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limbat approximately 17 m, NE orientation, Approx 6 m long and 160 mm diameter. T104 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limb at approximately 16 m, N orientation, Approx 7 m long and 160 mm diameter. T105 1 x London plane: remove broken limb in lower canopy over parking bays, pointing downwards. Branch is 30 mm x 2 m. T107 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limb with black strip on top side, bark also stripped near collar, second lowest limb heading north. Branch is approximately 290 mm by 13 m long, located just below recent and near recent branch removal wound.

  Decided 28 Apr 2026 Trees
• 25/08103/TPO Awaiting decision

  Open Space Princes Gardens London

  T86 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - remove massaria branches at approximately 9 m, on the east aspect orientation in central crown over footpath, check crown and neighbouring trees for additional colonised branches not observed from ground level and remove them where identified. T94 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - remove massaria branches at approximately 18 m, on the North aspect orientation in central crown over over lawn and footpath, branch growing towards bin area, branch has a historic pruning cut at base. Check crown and neighbouring trees for additional colonised branches not observed from ground level and remove them where identified T98 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - remove massaria branches at approximately 7 m, East aspect orientation in central crown over seating area and footpath, check crown and neighbouring trees for additional colonised branches not observed from ground level and remove them where identified. T99 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - remove massaria branches at approximately 18 m, on the North aspect orientation in central crown over over lawn, branch has previously been pruned, check crown and neighbouring trees for additional colonised branches not observed from ground level and remove them where identified. T107 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - remove suspected massaria branches at approximately 14 m, East aspect orientation in central crown over footpath, check crown and neighbouring trees for additional colonised branches not observed from ground level and remove them where identified.

  Submitted 6 Nov 2025 Trees

1. 2 Apr 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 28 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Westminster granted permission on 28 April 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.

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.

• 26/05961/TCA Awaiting decision

  34 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PD

  Front garden: plum (T1) - fell. Reason: to allow more light into the garden.

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/05966/TPO Awaiting decision

  7 Abbey Road London NW8 9AA

  1 x lime (front): Proposed crown reduction: 20%. Thin canopy interior by 10% for light penetration. Clear all branches within 2m of building façade. Selected deadwood removal throughout.Trimming to address encroachment on street light and signage - remove epicormic growth from lower trunk from ground level to crown break at about 4m from ground level.

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/05927/TCA Awaiting decision

  Little Venice Gardens Randolph Road London W9 1AN

  Description of Proposed Tree Works Location: Little Venice Gardens, Randolph Road, London, W9 1AN Area: Maida Vale Conservation Area T1 ? Birch (Betula spp.) ? western side of tennis court Located within Little Venice Gardens on the western side of the tennis court when viewed from Randolph Road. Reduce the lateral crown spread by approximately 2m from the tennis-court side, cutting back the overhanging branches to suitable growth points. Maintain a balanced and natural crown form and retain sufficient healthy furnishing growth throughout the remaining crown. T2 ? Birch (Betula spp.) ? western side of tennis court Located adjacent to T1 on the western side of the tennis court when viewed from Randolph Road. Reduce the lateral crown spread by approximately 2m from the tennis-court side, cutting back the overhanging branches to suitable growth points. Maintain a balanced and natural crown form and retain sufficient healthy furnishing growth throughout the remaining crown. T3 ? Prunus ? subhirtella ?Pissardii? (Prunus cerasifera ?Pissardii?) ? rear of No. 19 Located to the rear of No. 19 Randolph Road, adjacent to the tennis courts. Reduce the overall crown by approximately 2.5m, reducing the height and lateral spread evenly throughout the crown to suitable growth points. Maintain the natural form, balance and structural integrity of the tree whilst retaining suitable healthy furnishing growth. General specification: All works are proposed as routine arboricultural maintenance to retain the trees at a suitable size for their location and to manage crown growth extending towards the tennis court. All pruning cuts will be made to suitable growth points in accordance with good arboricultural practice. The works will be carried out sympathetically, retaining the natural form and structural framework of each tree and avoiding unnecessarily large pruning wounds.

  31 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/05897/TCA Awaiting decision

  71 Lothrop Street London W10 4JD

  (T1) - Silver Birch(Betula pendula) -reduce crown by 30%(2m) to suitable growth points -reduce lateral branch spread by up to 1.75m to match, shape and balance -crown lift removing lowest inbound branches to main trunk union All works are for routine maintenance.

  28 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/05878/TPO Decided

  16 Westbourne Terrace London W2 3UW

  1 x London plane: crown lift low hanging twiggy growth to 6m and cut back from property to give a clearance of 5m.

  27 Aug 2026 Trees