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8 Abinger Mews W9 3SP

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/02757/TPO Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO

Works: Trees

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Proposal

T2 Sorbus (Rowan): Fell to ground level The proposed removal is justified on arboricultural grounds due to the presence of a decay causing fungus affecting the structural integrity of the tree. Retention would present an unacceptable level of risk in its current location.

As published by the council, reference 26/02757/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/02757/TPO
Type
Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
Status
Pending
Received
24 Apr 2026
Validated
24 Apr 2026
Ward
Harrow Road
Postcode
W9 3SP

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Apr 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 19 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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GraftinGardeners Ltd Agent, registered in London

Active · incorporated 2009 · London

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

7 documents on file for this application

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What 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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