Planning application
31A Grove End Road London NW8 9LY
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
1 x lime (T1): Reduce branches towards the house by 1-1.5 metres (to go no further than the previous cutting points). Reduce and shape branches towards the adjacent block of flats known as Grove End Gardens by 2-3 metres (to leave flowing crown outline, whilst retaining the internal branch foliage). Reduce the length of the dead stems in the upper crown by 2-3 metres, cutting them back to live side shoots to act as a framework for future growth). Remove all the remaining dead wood.
As published by the council, reference 26/03614/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/03614/TPO
- Type
- Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 2 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 4 Jun 2026
- Decided
- 8 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Abbey Road
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- NW8 9LY
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 4 applications since 2023: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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26/00043/FULL Awaiting decision
31A Grove End Road London NW8 9LY
Variation of conditions 1, 6 and 13 of planning permission dated 16 November 2020 (RN: 20/03938/FULL) for the: Extension to rear (western side) of building at first floor level, rebuilding extensions on southern side of building at ground floor level, replacement of windows and doors, rebuilding sections of boundary wall and fencing, and external alterations. Namely, to allow addition of inner brick facing to the historic brick boundary wall and set the edge of the raised planter further away from the base of the protected Lime tree [T1 of TPO 152 - 1973].
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23/04946/ADFULL Granted
31A Grove End Road London NW8 9LY
Detailed elevation and section drawings, manufacturers specifications, and confirmation of colour of finish for any external intake or outlet features in association with the MVHR unit; new front entrance doors and doors to the new bin store,pursuant to Conditions 7, 9, and 12 of planning permission dated 16 November 2020 (RN:20/03938/FULL)
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23/04943/ADLBC Granted
31A Grove End Road London NW8 9LY
Detailed elevation and section drawings, manufacturers specifications, and confirmation of colour of finish for any external intake or outlet features in association with the MVHR unit;, new front entrance doors and doors to the new bin store,pursuant to Conditions 3, 4 and 8 of the Listed Building Consent dated 16 November 2020 (RN: 20/03939/LBC)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Jun 2026
Received by Westminster
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4 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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8 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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21 Jul 2026
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AD Heritage Planning Agent, a planning consultancy
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Westminster granted permission on 8 June 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.
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31A Grove End Road London NW8 9LY
Detailed elevation and section drawings, manufacturers specifications, and confirmation of colour of finish for any external intake or outlet features in association with the MVHR unit; new front entrance doors and doors to the new bin store,pursuant to Conditions 7, 9, and 12 of planning permission dated 16 November 2020 (RN:20/03938/FULL)
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Detailed elevation and section drawings, manufacturers specifications, and confirmation of colour of finish for any external intake or outlet features in association with the MVHR unit;, new front entrance doors and doors to the new bin store,pursuant to Conditions 3, 4 and 8 of the Listed Building Consent dated 16 November 2020 (RN: 20/03939/LBC)
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Variation of conditions 1, 6 and 13 of planning permission dated 16 November 2020 (RN: 20/03938/FULL) for the: Extension to rear (western side) of building at first floor level, rebuilding extensions on southern side of building at ground floor level, replacement of windows and doors, rebuilding sections of boundary wall and fencing, and external alterations. Namely, to allow addition of inner brick facing to the historic brick boundary wall and set the edge of the raised planter further away from the base of the protected Lime tree [T1 of TPO 152 - 1973].
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31 Grove End Road London NW8 9LY
Confirmation of commencement of planning permission granted on 12 July 2022 (RN: 21/05628/FULL) for the: 'Excavation of basement under the footprint of the house, part front and rear gardens, landscaping to front and rear gardens; refurbishment of existing house, demolition of the north side wing and its rebuilding as a 3 storey addition , raising of the height of the flat to the side south wing, rear extension at lower ground floor, rear and side dormers and other external alterations' prior to the expiry date of the permission.
Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +1 20 docs -
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87% historically approved · decision due ~4 May
Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 25 June 2024 (RN: 24/02658/FULL) which varied condition 1 of planning permission dated 14 February 2024 (RN: 22/05902/FULL) and amended planning permission dated 18 July 2022 (RN:21/05628/FULL) for excavation of basement under the footprint of the house, part front and rear gardens, landscaping to front and rear gardens. Refurbishment of existing house, demolition of the north side wing and its rebuilding as a 3 storey addition, raising of the height of the flat to the side south wing, rear extension at lower ground floor, rear and side dormers and other external alterations. NAMELY, to revise the footprint of the basement, reduce the size of the rooflight, internal alterations to the layout and relocating of the passenger lift to the south wing.
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 24 docs -
31 Grove End Road London NW8 9LY
Amendments to planning permission dated 25th June 2024(RN: 24/02658/FULL) for Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 12/07/2022 (RN: 22/05902/FULL) which itself varied condition 1 of the planning permission dated 18 July 2022 (RN:21/05628/FULL) for the excavation of basement under the footprint of the house, part front and rear gardens, landscaping to front and rear gardens. Refurbishment of existing house, demolition of the north side wing and its rebuilding as a 3 storey addition , raising of the height of the flat to the side south wing, rear extension at lower ground floor, rear and side dormers and other external alterations. Namely, to vary condition 4 in relation to the car lift
Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +1 13 docs
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