Chester Square London

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/04472/TPO Awaiting decision

  Chester Square London

  T176 - Prunus cerasifera: Reduce crown by specified extent - reducing the extended limbs to the southeast over the road and parking by approximately 2 m to reduce the overhang back to the carriageway side edge of the parking bay to clear the highway and reduce loading on the historically cracked basal fork. Also lift the canopy over the car parking bay to 3 m to provide sufficient clearance for vehicles. Final cuts to be made at suitable pruning points, leaving furnishing growth where possible. T177 - Platanus x hispanica: End weight reduction - reducing the two braced stems (to the north and to the west), and reducing the lateral limbs to the east and southeast, by 2-3 m, back to the most recent previous reduction points. This work should be carried out prior to the replacement of the cable braces. T181 - Prunus cerasifera: Lift low canopy, pedestrian clearance - to 2.5 m over garden footpath. T184 - Pyrus salicifolia, T187 & T100161 - Prunus cerasifera: Lift low canopy, specified extent - to 3 m over car parking. T100276 - Halesia carolina: Fell ground level - dead young planted tree grubbing out root ball to facilitate replanting. Plant replacement tree - (Halesia carolina) during the first planting season (September to April) following tree removal.

  Submitted 6 Jul 2026 Trees

1. 29 May 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Open Space Centre Of Chester Square London SW1W 9HS

  25/05779/TDD Submitted 14 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Removal of x1 dead crab apple

  Decided Trees

• Chester Square London

  26/04472/TPO Submitted 6 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug

  T176 - Prunus cerasifera: Reduce crown by specified extent - reducing the extended limbs to the southeast over the road and parking by approximately 2 m to reduce the overhang back to the carriageway side edge of the parking bay to clear the highway and reduce loading on the historically cracked basal fork. Also lift the canopy over the car parking bay to 3 m to provide sufficient clearance for vehicles. Final cuts to be made at suitable pruning points, leaving furnishing growth where possible. T177 - Platanus x hispanica: End weight reduction - reducing the two braced stems (to the north and to the west), and reducing the lateral limbs to the east and southeast, by 2-3 m, back to the most recent previous reduction points. This work should be carried out prior to the replacement of the cable braces. T181 - Prunus cerasifera: Lift low canopy, pedestrian clearance - to 2.5 m over garden footpath. T184 - Pyrus salicifolia, T187 & T100161 - Prunus cerasifera: Lift low canopy, specified extent - to 3 m over car parking. T100276 - Halesia carolina: Fell ground level - dead young planted tree grubbing out root ball to facilitate replanting. Plant replacement tree - (Halesia carolina) during the first planting season (September to April) following tree removal.

  Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs

• Open Space Centre Of Chester Square London SW1W 9HS

  26/02594/TDD Submitted 20 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  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)

  Decided Trees 9 docs

• 60 Chester Square London SW1W 9EA

  25/06015/CLOPUD Submitted 22 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Confirmation that the planning permission dated 02 January 2002 (RN: 01/09015/FULL) for the "Alteration to rear pitch of mansard roof, creation of rear terrace on flat roof between ground and first floor level. Creation of new first floor covered balcony and alterations to front downpipe" has been lawfully implemented for the purpose of Section 56 of the Town and Country Planning Act (1990) (as amended) and that it is lawful to continue with that development.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 19 docs

• 25 Chester Square London SW1W 9HS

  26/02294/ADFULL Submitted 7 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jun

  Details of York and Portland stone pursuant to condition 11 of planning permission dated 24 November 2023 (RN: 23/06222/FULL) [Linked to 26/02423/ADLBC]

  Awaiting decision Full applications 5 docs

• 25 Chester Square London SW1W 9HS

  26/02423/ADLBC Submitted 7 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jun

  Details of York and Portland stone pursuant to condition 5 of listed building consent dated 24 November 2023 (RN: 23/06223/LBC) [Linked to 26/02294/ADFULL]

  Awaiting decision Conditions 5 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.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 17 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

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 17 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

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 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)

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 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.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees