Planning application
71 Hereford Road London W2 5BB
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
1 x Norway maple: crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, retaining selected shortened furnishing growth for crown continuity. Reason: routine maintenance. NB a sketch plan is also required for this tree as it is TPOd. 1 x False acacia: crown reduce upright stem back to previous, most recent reductio points. Crown reduce lateral stem growing southwards by up to 1m below the previous reduction points to balance and shape, pruning back to suitable growth points.
As published by the council, reference 26/02342/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02342/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 9 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 9 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Bayswater
- Postcode
- W2 5BB
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.
-
26/02330/TPO Granted
71 Hereford Road London W2 5BB
1 x Norway maple: crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, retaining selected shortened furnishing growth for crown continuity.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
9 Apr 2026
Received by Westminster
-
21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
-
Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 4 June 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
13 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Watch members (£5 a month) open the document list from here.
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
Within 0.3 miles
-
51 Hereford Road London W2 5BB
89% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct
Rebuilding of garden's rear wall facing Bridstow Place.
Decided -
75 Hereford Road London W2 5BB
Details of hard and soft landscaping scheme pursuant to condition 6 of planning permission dated 28th September 2021 (RN:20/04373/FULL).
Refused Full applications 8 docs -
57 Hereford Road London W2 5BB
90% historically approved · decision due ~1 May
Replacement of two sets of French Doors at first floor level of the front elevation. (Linked to RN: 26/01440/FULL).
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 10 docs -
57 Hereford Road London W2 5BB
88% historically approved · decision due ~1 May
Replacement of two sets of French Doors at first floor level of the front elevation. (Linked to RN: 26/01441/LBC).
Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs -
75 Hereford Road London W2 5BB
Detailed drawings of paving to the front garden pursuant to condition 4 of listed building consent dated 28th September 2024 (RN:20/04374/LBC).
Refused Conditions 8 docs -
75 Hereford Road London W2 5BB
Detailed drawings of paving to the front garden pursuant to condition 4 of listed building consent dated 28th September 2024 (RN: 20/04374/LBC)
Granted Full applications 3 docs
Other tree works applications
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
-
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