Planning application
8 Wimpole Street London W1G 9SP
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
London Plane Prune back to most recent previous reduction posts leaving shortened furnishing growth and 50% of internal fine branch structure. Excessive shading. Prudent, periodic tree management.
As published by the council, reference 26/02798/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02798/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 27 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 27 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Marylebone
- Postcode
- W1G 9SP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 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 22 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 66 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
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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 39 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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23 Wigmore Place London W1U 2LZ
1 x London plane (T1, rear): Reduce height to previous most recent reduction points, retaining selected shortened growth for furnishing. Reduce lateral branches by approx. 3m to create a balanced canopy outline; by pruning larger branches (approx. 80mm in diameter and above) to previous reduction points (retaining selected shorten growth) and smaller diameter branches to the same points
Granted Trees 7 docs -
80 Wimpole Street London W1G 9RE
Display of non-illuminated estate agent board measuring 600mm x 450mm to be attached to the railings in front of the building at a height of 1.5m from ground level, for a temporary period of six months
Granted Advertising 3 docs -
80 Wimpole Street London W1G 9RE
Display of non-illuminated estate agent board measuring 600mm x 450mm to be attached to the railings in front of the building at a height of 1.5m from ground level, for a temporary period of 6 months
Granted Advertising 4 docs -
80 Wimpole Street London W1G 9RE
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 2 of planning permission dated 22 January 2009 (RN:08/07197); namely the re-design of the southern elevation.
Granted Full applications 4 docs -
80 Wimpole Street London W1G 9RE
Details of new windows pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission dated 22 January 2009 (RN: 08/07197).
Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 2 docs -
80 Wimpole Street London W1G 9RE
Details of drawings of alterations to the stepped entrance to 80 Wimpole Street, incorporating retractable stairs above a lift platform, or other alternative system that provides permanent wheelchair access into the building pursuant to partial release to Condition 7 of planning permission dated 22 January 2009 (RN:08/07197).
Granted Full applications 5 docs
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26/06333/TCA Awaiting decision
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26/06346/TPO Awaiting decision
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2 x lime (T1, T2): crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points (2-2.5m), retaining furnisging growth and at least 50% of fine branch structure. 1 x London plane (T3): crown reduce to previous most recent reduction points.
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26/06307/TCA Awaiting decision
140 Loudoun Road London NW8 0ND
T1 Acer reduce by cira 1.5m to suitable pruning points T2 Mature apple tree - Crown lift to 2.5 metres from the ground and cut back from the public infrastructure. T3 Magnolia grandiflora - reduce by 1.5m and cut back from building creating a clearance of 2m T4 - Apple Tree - Remove deadwood and reduce crown by 1m Reason for work: General tree maintenance
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26/06302/TCA Awaiting decision
Old Admiralty Building Spring Gardens London SW1A 2AH
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26/06282/TCA Awaiting decision
13 Randolph Crescent London W9 1DP
T4 - Reduce magnolia crown by 0.5?1m and thin by 10-15% all around, and remove any deadwood whilst retaining furnishing growth. This is to allow more light through the canopy and maintain the crown at a manageable size.