Planning application
14 - 15 Princes Gardens London SW7 1NA
Works: Trees Small domestic
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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T3 1 x False acacia: prune back overextended lateral branches overhanging playground back by approximately 2-3m and shape. Remove ivy. T4 1 x bay: prune overhanging branches back to fence line.
As published by the council, reference 26/04169/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/04169/TCA
- Type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: No objections
- Received
- 30 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 3 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 8 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW7 1NA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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26/05098/FULL Awaiting decision
14 - 15 Princes Gardens London SW7 1NA
Use of 14-15 Princes Garden for educational purposes (Class F1) and as an extension to the continued educational use of Nos. 10-13 Princes Gardens. External alterations to the rear garden area including new fencing and railings; installation of new glazed doors within existing window opening; and formation of a ramped access to rear garden. [Site inlcudes 10-13 Princes Gardens].
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26/05058/LBC Awaiting decision
14 - 15 Princes Gardens London SW7 1NA
External alterations to the rear garden area including new fencing and railings; installation of new glazed doors within existing window opening; and formation of a ramped access to rear garden in connection with the use of 14-15 Princes Garden for educational purposes (Class F1) and as an extension to the continued educational use of Nos. 10-13 Princes Gardens. [Site inlcudes 10-13 Princes Gardens].
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Sep 2025
Received by Westminster
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3 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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8 Jul 2026
Decision issued: No objections
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30 Aug 2026
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Keith Archers Tree Care Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor
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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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