Planning application
25 Carlton Hill London NW8 0JX
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 - Mature Horse Chestnut- Reduce crown back to the previous established reduction points in order to maintain the historic management regime. Works will maintain the natural form and balance of the tree while retaining sufficient healthy furnishing growth for continued vitality and crown continuity. In addition, remove all epicormic and secondary growth arising from the main stem and scaffold limbs below the crown break to maintain a clear stem framework and overall tree form As an Arboricultural Approved contractor (#AC2626), all works will be undertaken in accordance with BS 39982010 - Tree Work - Recommendations. Reason for work: General tree maintenance
As published by the council, reference 26/04546/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/04546/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 8 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 8 Jul 2026
- Postcode
- NW8 0JX
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Jul 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 2 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Westminster took a median of 91 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided tree works applications in a median of 49 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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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13 Carlton Hill London NW8 0JX
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Decided Trees 13 docs -
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Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 13 docs -
37 Carlton Hill London NW8 0JX
100% historically approved · decision due ~19 May
T1,T2,T3,T4,T5,T6,T7,T8- 8x Lime trees re pollard to most recent points by removing appropriate 1-2 metre re growth. The reason for tree works are to allow more light into the garden/house and to contain the size of the trees from outgrowing there space.
Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs -
13 Carlton Hill London NW8 0JX
100% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep
3 x limes (T1 to T3, front): reduce crowns to the previous most recent points of reduction, retaining shortened furnishing growth and at least 50% of fine internal growth, for crown continuity.
Decided Trees -
27A Carlton Hill London NW8 0JX
Details of the Living Green Roof and Bio-Diversity Management Plan pursuant to Condition 4 of planning permission dated 17th January 2025 (RN:24/08027/FULL).
Granted Full applications 10 docs
Other tree works applications
In Westminster
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26/07391/TCA Awaiting decision
47 Carlton Hill London NW8 0EL
General maintenance works unless otherwise stated: Front Garden: T1: Malus: Approximately 5.00m. Reduce crown by approximately 1.20m, reducing protruding branches back into the main crown structure. Thin crown density by up to 20%. Ensure an approximate 0.70m clearance of the lamp post. T2: Winter Flowering Cherry: Approximately 5.00m: Reduce crown by up to approximately 1.00m. Thin crown density by 15%. Remove dead wood. Rear Garden: T2: Magnolia - (smaller tree): Approximately 6.00m. Remove one large dead stem. Remove any dead wood or dying branches within the main crown structure. T3: Mature Cherry - (remaining stem): Approximately 7.00m. This tree is now completely dead. Fell to ground level. T4: Bay - (on rear boundary): Approximately 4.00m. This tree is in quite poor condition. Section fell to ground level. T5: Mature Bay - (growing within the curtilage of 40 Ryders Terrace & overhanging 47 Carlton Hill): Approximately 5.00m. Reducing the overhang of this tree will increase space and light levels at No.47. Reduce lateral and sublateral branches overhanging No.47 by up to approximately 1.25m back to as near to the boundary. Control encroachment.
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26/07385/TCA Awaiting decision
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26/07365/TCA Awaiting decision
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T1 -Paulownia reduce laterals by 1m from tips and height by .5m to give more light to garden area below.
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26/07378/TCA Awaiting decision
51 Springfield Road London NW8 0QJ
T1: Magnolia (8m): Crown reduce by 1m and crown thin by 15% to keep tree at a size suitable for its location and as part of regular maintenance T2: Ginkgo (9m): Reduce height by 2m to keep tree at a size suitable for its location and as part of regular maintenance
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26/07383/TCA Awaiting decision
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t1 sycamore reduce back to most recent reduction points . last pruned 3-4 years ago t 2 & 3 ash tree as above on going maintenence . Light issues