Planning application
26/02451/TPO
5 Marlborough Hill London NW8 0NN
Proposal
1 x lime (T1, front, boundary between 4 and 5): crown reduce height by 1.5-2m and lateral growth by 1.5-2.5m undertaking a lesser lateral reduction of up to 1.5m on the southern side of the crown and a slightly greater lateral reduction of up to 2.5m on the northern side of crown to balance following previous uneven crown reductions. Prune back to suitable growth points and shape to create a natural rounded canopy outline. Crown lift by 1-2m to crown break, primarily lifting branches on northern side to balance. Remove deadwood throughout the crown.
As published by the council, reference 26/02451/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Apr 2026
Received by Westminster
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18 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 May 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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