Planning application
Open Space Centre Of Chester Square London SW1W 9HS
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
1 x London plane (T156): remove one Massaria infected branch at approximately 8m height growing to north west (3.5m length and 150 mm diameter)
As published by the council, reference 26/02594/TDD
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02594/TDD
- Type
- Trees Dead, Dangerous
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Dead dangerous exemption
- Received
- 20 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 20 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 29 May 2026
- Ward
- Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Postcode
- SW1W 9HS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 3 applications since 2025.
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26/02594/TPO Awaiting decision
Open Space Centre Of Chester Square London SW1W 9HS
T156 - London Plane: Massaria Climbing Inspection report shows early stage Massaria on a large limb - Removal required
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25/05779/TDD Decided
Open Space Centre Of Chester Square London SW1W 9HS
Removal of x1 dead crab apple
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Apr 2026
Received by Westminster
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29 May 2026
Decision issued: Dead dangerous exemption
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21 Jul 2026
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TMA Environmental Consultants Agent
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
9 documents on file for this application
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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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