Planning application
5 Marlborough Hill London NW8 0NN
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
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
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02451/TPO
- Type
- Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 14 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 18 May 2026
- Decided
- 21 May 2026
- Ward
- Abbey Road
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- NW8 0NN
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
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
10 documents on file for this application
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Westminster granted permission on 21 May 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.
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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