Planning application
Open Space Centre Of Wilton Crescent London SW1X 8RN
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
1 x London plane (T335): Reduce heavily weighted low and mid tier limbs to the northwest over the road reducing the extension by 2 - 2.5 m, due to hollow stem at attachment. Final cuts to be made to suitable pruning points, leaving furnishing growth to maintain function and minimise visual impact.
As published by the council, reference 26/03540/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/03540/TPO
- Type
- Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 29 May 2026
- Validated
- 1 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 8 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW1X 8RN
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 4 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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26/04533/TDD Awaiting decision
Open Space Centre Of Wilton Crescent London SW1X 8RN
1 x Prunus subhirtella (T323): removal
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26/02596/TPO Awaiting decision
Open Space Centre Of Wilton Crescent London SW1X 8RN
T339 - London Plane: RVL - necessary, 3 months ? large Massaria infected limb, at 21m to the south over the garden (200mm diameter).
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26/02596/TDD Decided
Open Space Centre Of Wilton Crescent London SW1X 8RN
1 x London plane (T339) remove one large Massaria infected limb at 21m height growing to south over the garden (200 mm diameter).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 May 2026
Received by Westminster
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1 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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8 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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21 Jul 2026
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TMA Environmental Consultants Agent
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Westminster granted permission on 8 July 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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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