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/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02593/TPO
- Type
- Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
- 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 7 applications since 2026.
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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 Awaiting decision
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
T1202 - Laurocerasus lusitanica (Portugal Laurel): Fell ground level - dead stem closest too footpath which is dead. T2700 - Laurocerasus officinalis (Cherry Laurel): Lift low canopy, specified extent - to height above car parking signage as its visibility from this specimens growth is being blocked
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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/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
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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 64 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
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TMA Environmental Consultants Agent
84 applications on PlanIndex · across 4 councils · 98% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
11 documents on file for this application
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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 37 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 500 metres
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Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
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
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
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
100% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep
T1202 - Laurocerasus lusitanica (Portugal Laurel): Fell ground level - dead stem closest too footpath which is dead. T2700 - Laurocerasus officinalis (Cherry Laurel): Lift low canopy, specified extent - to height above car parking signage as its visibility from this specimens growth is being blocked
Awaiting decision Trees -
17 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PG
91% 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 -
17 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PG
Part refurbishment, part replacement, of the existing windows on all elevations of the building at 17 Belgrave Square and adjacent mews at 17 Belgrave Mews West. (Linked with 25/06936/LBC)
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 153 docs
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140 Loudoun Road London NW8 0ND
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26/06302/TCA Awaiting decision
Old Admiralty Building Spring Gardens London SW1A 2AH
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