Open Space Princes Gardens London

This site has had 6 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/04779/TPO Awaiting decision

  Open Space Princes Gardens London

  76 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) Lift low canopy - Specified extent to 3 m (whole crown). 82, 83, 87 & 89 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) Lift low canopy - Pedestrian clearance to 3 m over footpath. 92 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) Lift low canopy - Highways clearance to 4.5 m over road. 77 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) Reduce crown by - Specified extent height and branch length by up to approximately 1m to encourage new growth, due to decay in lower stem - retrenchment pruning - intending to establish a smaller crown and aid tree longevity. 98 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) Reduce heavy branch weight limbs associated with stem that is growing mainly to South and at 15 m (facing east) has significantly sunken and deteriorated bark lesions. Considering dysfunction in that attachment area, a reduction of all branches growing off this stem by 1.5-2 m is proposed. To reduce loading on dysfunctional stem. 84 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) Remove suspended or broken limb / limbs in lower canopy to North over public footpath. 89 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) Remove faulted limb / limbs 5 day notice - over North east side at approximately ~5 m which has split at attachment leaving one failing branch pointing downwards. 86 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) Remove specified limb / limbs massaria suspected limb to East, orientation SE, branch 13.5 m up, 2.5 m long and 60 mm diameter. Strip wound on underside visible.

  Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/02895/TPO Awaiting decision

  Open Space Princes Gardens London

  London Plane Trees: T108: remove limb(s) as per Massaria Climbing Inspection Report - 16 m to east, branch is dead/dying from massaria T100: remove limbs as per Massaria Climbing Inspection report. 6m east, 8m east, 8m north, and 10m north. Massaria and decay evident in limbs. T101: remove the four identified declining/diseased limbs in CI report 28/4/26, back to the main stem or nearest suitable parent limb, using appropriate pruning cuts in accordance with BS 3998:2010 where practicable. Where a full target pruning cut is not considered appropriate due to the size, condition, wound implications, or structural context of the limb, a shortened stub may be retained at the contractor?s discretion.

  Submitted 1 May 2026 Trees
• 26/02226/TCA Granted

  Open Space Princes Gardens London

  T83 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limb at approximately 4-5 m, SE orientation, Approx 2 m long and 40 mm diameter. T94 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limbat approximately 17 m, NE orientation, Approx 6 m long and 160 mm diameter. T104 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limb at approximately 16 m, N orientation, Approx 7 m long and 160 mm diameter. T105 1 x London plane: remove broken limb in lower canopy over parking bays, pointing downwards. Branch is 30 mm x 2 m. T107 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limb with black strip on top side, bark also stripped near collar, second lowest limb heading north. Branch is approximately 290 mm by 13 m long, located just below recent and near recent branch removal wound.

  Decided 28 Apr 2026 Trees
• 26/02226/TPO Granted

  Open Space Princes Gardens London

  T83 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limb at approximately 4-5 m, SE orientation, Approx 2 m long and 40 mm diameter. T94 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limbat approximately 17 m, NE orientation, Approx 6 m long and 160 mm diameter. T104 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limb at approximately 16 m, N orientation, Approx 7 m long and 160 mm diameter. T105 1 x London plane: remove broken limb in lower canopy over parking bays, pointing downwards. Branch is 30 mm x 2 m. T107 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limb with black strip on top side, bark also stripped near collar, second lowest limb heading north. Branch is approximately 290 mm by 13 m long, located just below recent and near recent branch removal wound.

  Decided 28 Apr 2026 Trees
• 25/08103/TPO Awaiting decision

  Open Space Princes Gardens London

  T86 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - remove massaria branches at approximately 9 m, on the east aspect orientation in central crown over footpath, check crown and neighbouring trees for additional colonised branches not observed from ground level and remove them where identified. T94 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - remove massaria branches at approximately 18 m, on the North aspect orientation in central crown over over lawn and footpath, branch growing towards bin area, branch has a historic pruning cut at base. Check crown and neighbouring trees for additional colonised branches not observed from ground level and remove them where identified T98 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - remove massaria branches at approximately 7 m, East aspect orientation in central crown over seating area and footpath, check crown and neighbouring trees for additional colonised branches not observed from ground level and remove them where identified. T99 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - remove massaria branches at approximately 18 m, on the North aspect orientation in central crown over over lawn, branch has previously been pruned, check crown and neighbouring trees for additional colonised branches not observed from ground level and remove them where identified. T107 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - remove suspected massaria branches at approximately 14 m, East aspect orientation in central crown over footpath, check crown and neighbouring trees for additional colonised branches not observed from ground level and remove them where identified.

  Submitted 6 Nov 2025 Trees

1. 8 Jun 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

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• Open Space Princes Gardens London

  26/02895/TPO Submitted 1 May 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jun

  London Plane Trees: T108: remove limb(s) as per Massaria Climbing Inspection Report - 16 m to east, branch is dead/dying from massaria T100: remove limbs as per Massaria Climbing Inspection report. 6m east, 8m east, 8m north, and 10m north. Massaria and decay evident in limbs. T101: remove the four identified declining/diseased limbs in CI report 28/4/26, back to the main stem or nearest suitable parent limb, using appropriate pruning cuts in accordance with BS 3998:2010 where practicable. Where a full target pruning cut is not considered appropriate due to the size, condition, wound implications, or structural context of the limb, a shortened stub may be retained at the contractor?s discretion.

  Awaiting decision Trees 13 docs

• Open Space Princes Gardens London

  25/08103/TPO Submitted 6 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~1 Jan

  T86 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - remove massaria branches at approximately 9 m, on the east aspect orientation in central crown over footpath, check crown and neighbouring trees for additional colonised branches not observed from ground level and remove them where identified. T94 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - remove massaria branches at approximately 18 m, on the North aspect orientation in central crown over over lawn and footpath, branch growing towards bin area, branch has a historic pruning cut at base. Check crown and neighbouring trees for additional colonised branches not observed from ground level and remove them where identified T98 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - remove massaria branches at approximately 7 m, East aspect orientation in central crown over seating area and footpath, check crown and neighbouring trees for additional colonised branches not observed from ground level and remove them where identified. T99 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - remove massaria branches at approximately 18 m, on the North aspect orientation in central crown over over lawn, branch has previously been pruned, check crown and neighbouring trees for additional colonised branches not observed from ground level and remove them where identified. T107 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - remove suspected massaria branches at approximately 14 m, East aspect orientation in central crown over footpath, check crown and neighbouring trees for additional colonised branches not observed from ground level and remove them where identified.

  Awaiting decision Trees 1 doc

• 58 Princes Gate London SW7 2PG

  26/05187/LBC Submitted 31 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

  Proposed refurbishment and minor alterations including alterations at lower ground floor level to provide dining room facilities and a servery including removal of some partitions, and provision of staff toilets and alterations to the existing toilets; conversion of existing 2nd floor kitchen to provide additional toilets; provision of an additional toilet cubicle on the 3rd floor; removal of a partition at 3rd floor level; repairs to the stuc pier, (pigmented stucco); other minor repairs including complete internal redecoration; upgrading lighting, electrical fittings, internet provision and fire alarm installation; repairs to heating; and provision of CCTV cameras.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• Flat 2 49 Princes Gate London SW7 2PG

  26/05643/LBC Submitted 18 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  Internal alterations consisting adjustments to partion layouts in vaults, box in to additional ventilation to sitting room, external door to bedroom 2 to change to single leaf and Fire doors installed between kitchen/dining and vault area. (Linked to 26/05647/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• Flat 2 49 Princes Gate London SW7 2PG

  26/05647/FULL Submitted 18 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  Provision for future platform hoist to facilitate access for disabled persons, external gate re-hung to open out, two holes drilled through external wall in bedroom 1 and sitting room to take extract from mobile A/C units. (Linked to 26/05643/LBC)

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 58 Princes Gate London SW7 2PG

  26/05700/LBC Submitted 19 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  works to existing balustrading to strengthen the existing balustrading and provision of a raised handrail and provision of additional fire stopping.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings

• 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