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26/03255/TPO

3 Abbey Road London NW8 9AY

Awaiting decision Westminster Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO

Proposal

3 Abbey Road: 1 x horse chestnut (T1, front): crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, retaining shortened furnishing growth and at least 50% of fine branch structure to maintain crown continuity. 1 x wingnut (T2, front): Crown reduce by approx. 2m, to suitable secondary growth; retaining furnishing and a naturally balanced canopy outline. Crown lift to give 3m clearance from ground level, by shortening lowest branches. 5 Abbey Road: 1 x lime (T3, front): crown reduce by approx. 2m, to suitable secondary growth; retaining furnishing and a naturally balanced canopy outline. Reduce roadside limb (at about 9m) by about 2.5m.

As published by the council, reference 26/03255/TPO

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 18 May 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 26 May 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

What happens while it is decided

The process from here

This application is with Westminster for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

About trees applications

How this application type works

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

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