Planning application
Open Space Centre Of Hyde Park Square London W2 2JZ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Plane Trees P6 and P4: Prune back touching branches by 1 to 2 metres maximum (small diameter growth). P2 and P4 : Prune back touching branches by 1 to 2 metres maximum (small diameter growth). P3 and P5: Prune back touching branches by 1 to 2 metres maximum (small diameter growth). P5: Prune back from maple by 1 to 2 metres maximum (small diameter growth). P7: Prune back from maple by 1 to 2 metres maximum (small diameter growth) and reduce lower branch of maple by 1 to 2 metres. P8 and P10: Prune back touching branches by 1 to 2 metres maximum (small diameter growth). P14 and P15: Thin branch ends to allow additional light penetration. P11 and P12: Thin branch ends to allow additional light penetration through both trees. P9 and P6 Thin branch ends to allow additional light penetration through both trees. All plane trees to have crowns lifted to approximately 5.5 metres, removing longer drooping branches whilst maintaining the natural flow and appearance of the tree line.
As published by the council, reference 26/04592/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/04592/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 9 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 9 Jul 2026
- Postcode
- W2 2JZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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22/04597/TPO Granted
Open Space Centre Of Hyde Park Square London W2 2JZ
T1, 2 3, 7 and 8 5 x London plane trees: prune back from building by up to 3m, back to kerb line, keeping diameter of pruning cuts to a minimum and pruning to suitable growth points. T4, 5 and 6 3 x Holly trees: reduce canopy by 0.5-1m and lift to up to 3m.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 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 3 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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Open Space Centre Of Hyde Park Square London W2 2JZ
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Granted Full applications Extension 34 docsDomestic -
23 Albion Street W2 2AS
90% historically approved · decision due ~25 Aug
Replacement of glass panels with solid wood on the Albion Street entrance door and replacement of lightwell condenser units, installation of one air source heat pump in basement lightwell and two air source heat pumps in lightwell vaults; remodelling of a secondary door on Albion Street to reinstate historic features, replacement of one modern window, and minor repairs to the render and brickwork, including repointing, to the Albion Street and Connaught Street elevations. Internal alterations. Works in association with the Change of use of first, second and third floors from Class E to Class C3, creating two residential apartments. (Linked to 26/04303/FULL)
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Windows or glazing 49 docs -
23 Albion Street W2 2AS
88% historically approved · decision due ~25 Aug
Change of use of first, second and third floors from Class E to Class C3, creating two residential apartments, replacement of glass panels with solid wood on the Albion Street entrance door; replacement of lightwell condenser units, installation of one air source heat pump in basement lightwell and two air source heat pumps in lightwell vaults; remodelling of a secondary door on Albion Street to reinstate historic features, replacement of one modern window, and minor repairs to the render and brickwork, including repointing, to the Albion Street and Connaught Street elevations. Internal alterations. (Linked to 26/04304/LBC)
Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing 55 docs -
23 Albion Street W2 2AS
Change of use of first, second and third floors from Class E to Class C3, creating two residential apartments, and replacement of lightwell condenser and installation of new condenser in basement vault. (Linked to 25/05896/LBC)
Refused Full applications New dwelling 56 docs -
23 Albion Street W2 2AS
Works of repair, refurbishment and environmental improvement comprising: internal alterations, including creation of a single opening in the ground floor party wall between 23 Albion Street and 61 Connaught Street to connect the shop units, changes to plan form including creation of an entrance hall and corridor for the new residential element from Albion Street, and refurbishment of basement, ground, first, second and third floors; Installation of plant machinery within front vaults; External alterations including remodelling of secondary door on Albion Street, replacement of one modern window, opening and reinstatement of two blocked up windows, and minor works to the rendering and brickwork, including repointing, on the Albion Street and Connaught Street elevations. (Linked with 25/05895/FULL).
Refused Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 43 docs
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