Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

This site has had 8 applications since 2026.

• 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.

  Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/05320/TDD Awaiting decision

  Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

  1 x newly planted Prunus (T100168): removal and replacement

  Submitted 5 Aug 2026
• 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.

  Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Submitted 6 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/02998/TDD Decided

  Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

  1 x Prunus lusitanica - coppice.

  Decided 29 May 2026 Trees
• 26/02593/TDD 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

  Submitted 20 Apr 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Submitted 3 Feb 2026 Trees

1. 20 Apr 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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.

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• Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

  26/00605/TPO Submitted 3 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~31 Mar

  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.

  Awaiting decision Trees 9 docs

• Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

  26/04460/TPO Submitted 6 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep

  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.

  Decided Trees

• Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

  26/05320/TDD Submitted 5 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep

  1 x newly planted Prunus (T100168): removal and replacement

  Awaiting decision

• Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

  26/06834/TPO Submitted 7 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~2 Dec

  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.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

  26/04708/TPO Submitted 14 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep

  1 x Cherry Laurel (T2700): Lift canopy to height above car parking signage to improve visibility.

  Decided Trees

• 17 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PG

  26/03541/ADLBC Submitted 29 May 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~24 Jul

  Detailed drawing of floor build-up of the underfloor heating system; pursuant to condition 12 of Listed building consent dated 30th May 2025 (RN 25/02106/LBC)

  Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs

• 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.

  Received 29 Oct, published by the council 1 Nov 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 29 Oct, published by the council 2 Nov 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 28 Oct, published by the council 1 Nov 2026 Trees
• 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

  Received 28 Oct, published by the council 1 Nov 2026 Trees
• 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

  Received 28 Oct, published by the council 1 Nov 2026 Trees