5 Abbey Road London NW8 9AA

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/02531/CLEUD Awaiting decision

  5 Abbey Road London NW8 9AA

  Lawful development certificate to confirm that the use of the building is offices (other than basement used for retail).

  Submitted 17 Apr 2026 Lawful development

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

   Decision expected by 21 July 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.

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.

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.

• 3 Abbey Road London NW8 9AY

  26/03255/TPO Submitted 18 May 2026 0m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~21 Jul

  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.

  Awaiting decision Trees 9 docs

• 5 Abbey Road London NW8 9AA

  26/02531/CLEUD Submitted 17 Apr 2026 24m away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~19 Jun

  Lawful development certificate to confirm that the use of the building is offices (other than basement used for retail).

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 20 docs

• 7 Abbey Road London NW8 9AA

  26/05966/TPO Submitted 1 Sep 2026 30m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  1 x lime (front): Proposed crown reduction: 20%. Thin canopy interior by 10% for light penetration. Clear all branches within 2m of building façade. Selected deadwood removal throughout.Trimming to address encroachment on street light and signage - remove epicormic growth from lower trunk from ground level to crown break at about 4m from ground level.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 5 Hill Road London NW8 9QE

  25/06432/TPO Submitted 9 Sep 2025 73m away

  1 x Crab apple (front): Prune back to most recent, previous reduction points, leaving shortened furnishing growth and 50% internal fine branch structure.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 5 Hill Road London NW8 9QE

  25/06605/TCA Submitted 9 Sep 2025 73m away

  1 x Magnolia (front): Prune back to most recent, previous reduction points, leaving shortened furnishing growth and 50% internal fine branch structure.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Second Floor Flat 41 Alma Square NW8 9PY

  25/08616/FULL Submitted 25 Nov 2025 79m away

  The addition of a roof lights to the existing butterfly roof for the second floor flat.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 21 docs

• 26/06333/TCA Awaiting decision

  Basement 17 Claverton Street London SW1V 3AY

  Removal of an overgrown and poor specimen Leyland cypress tree in a confined space in the rear garden of 17 Claverton Street, Sw1v 3AY. We wish to remove this tree and replace it with a semi mature Amelanchier Lamarckii which is more appropriate for the space.

  16 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/06346/TPO Awaiting decision

  Crown Court 123 Park Road London NW8 7JH

  Front T1 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp) This 12m triple stem mature lime tree has previously been reduced, its cyclical prune is now due. The lateral growth is touching the windows and hangs low over the road. Suggested work: - crown reduction - reduce height 2m back to previous reduction points - reduce the lateral growth 2-2.5m back to previous reduction points, leaving furnishing growth - retain 50% of internal fine branch structure Front T2 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp) This 12m triple stem mature lime tree has previously been reduced, its cyclical prune is now due. The lateral growth is touching the windows and hangs low over the road. Suggested work: - crown reduction - reduce height 2m back to previous reduction points - reduce the lateral growth 2-2.5m back to previous reduction points, leaving furnishing growth - retain 50% of internal fine branch structure Front T3 London Plane x 1 (Platanus x hispanica) This 16m mature London plane has previously been pollarded, its cyclical prune is now due. Regrowth is touching the building and encroaching upon the balconies. Suggested work:- reduce all round 2-3m back to previous

  16 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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

  15 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/06302/TCA Awaiting decision

  Old Admiralty Building Spring Gardens London SW1A 2AH

  fell to 50mm from ground level Cherry trees in pots in courtyard (G1 - trees have extensive damage to main stems and crown)

  15 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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.

  14 Sep 2026 Trees