Planning application
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T4489 - London Plane: RVL necessary 3 months ? Identified during climbing inspection as (Number one going NW direction Nu two going N direction up to 20m) as per photos T4682 - London Plane: RVL necessary within 3 months ? Massaria affected limb 6m N 120mm diameter 7m length
As published by the council, reference 26/02593/TDD
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02593/TDD
- Type
- Trees Dead, Dangerous
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 20 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 20 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Postcode
- SW1X 8PS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 8 applications since 2026.
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26/06834/TPO Awaiting decision
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
T4530 - Platanus x hispanica: Remove faulted limb(s) - (it is unclear whether the limb reported has been removed check with contractor whether this has been removed or requires removal) Oversize massaria limb over gardeners yard - Estimate 150mm diameter 5 m length. TMA to submit application/notification to WCC for additional work as per climbing report, or retrospective notification if the limb has already been removed. T4578 - Aesculus x carnea: Pollard, initiate new regime - to approximately 4 m above raised bed level and below main stem failure. Reducing all remaining growth below this by 3 m on branches to south and west (current length ~6 m). Damaged limb to east to be left un-pruned. T7480 - Platanus x hispanica: Remove faulted limb(s) - (it is unclear whether the limb reported has been removed check with contractor whether this has been removed or requires removal) 9 m NW Large branch with suspected massaria infection overhanging parking bays- Estimate 150mm diameter 4 m long. TMA to submit application/notification to WCC for additional work as per climbing report, or retrospective notification if the limb has already been removed.
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26/05320/TDD Awaiting decision
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
1 x newly planted Prunus (T100168): removal and replacement
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26/04708/TPO Decided
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
1 x Cherry Laurel (T2700): Lift canopy to height above car parking signage to improve visibility.
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26/04460/TPO Decided
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
1 x Robinia pseudoacacia (T4514): Reduce leaning sub dominant stem between 1-2 m back to established points where attainable. 1 x Aesculus x carnea (T4578): Reduce to approximately 4 m above raised bed level and below main stem failure. Reducing all remaining growth below this by 3 m on branches to south and west (current length approximately 6 m). Damaged limb to east to be left un-pruned. 1 x Ulmus glabra (T7467): Lift low canopy to 4 m over car parking.
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26/02998/TDD Decided
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
1 x Prunus lusitanica - coppice.
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26/02593/TPO Awaiting decision
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
T4489 - London Plane: RVL necessary 3 months ? Identified during climbing inspection as (Number one going NW direction Nu two going N direction up to 20m) as per photos T4682 - London Plane: RVL necessary within 3 months ? Massaria affected limb 6m N 120mm diameter 7m length
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26/00605/TPO Awaiting decision
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
T4477 - Laburnum anagyroides: Remove faulted stem(s) - declining, bark damaged stem with dead top, to prevent continued decline causing instability and failure onto the garden footpath. See images.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Apr 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 15 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.
Who's behind it
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TMA Environmental Consultants Agent
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
11 documents on file for this application
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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.
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