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Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/04708/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

T1202 - Laurocerasus lusitanica (Portugal Laurel): Fell ground level - dead stem closest too footpath which is dead. T2700 - Laurocerasus officinalis (Cherry Laurel): Lift low canopy, specified extent - to height above car parking signage as its visibility from this specimens growth is being blocked

As published by the council, reference 26/04708/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/04708/TPO
Category
Trees
Status
Pending
Received
14 Jul 2026
Validated
14 Jul 2026
Postcode
SW1X 8PS

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 7 applications since 2026.

  • 26/05320/TDD Awaiting decision

    Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

    1 x newly planted Prunus (T100168): removal and replacement

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026
  • 26/04460/TPO Decided

    Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

    1 x Robinia pseudoacacia (T4514): Reduce leaning sub dominant stem between 1-2 m back to established points where attainable. 1 x Aesculus x carnea (T4578): Reduce to approximately 4 m above raised bed level and below main stem failure. Reducing all remaining growth below this by 3 m on branches to south and west (current length approximately 6 m). Damaged limb to east to be left un-pruned. 1 x Ulmus glabra (T7467): Lift low canopy to 4 m over car parking.

    Submitted 6 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/02998/TDD Decided

    Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

    1 x Prunus lusitanica - coppice.

    Decided 29 May 2026 Trees
  • 26/02593/TPO Awaiting decision

    Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

    T4489 - London Plane: RVL necessary 3 months ? Identified during climbing inspection as (Number one going NW direction Nu two going N direction up to 20m) as per photos T4682 - London Plane: RVL necessary within 3 months ? Massaria affected limb 6m N 120mm diameter 7m length

    Submitted 20 Apr 2026 Trees
  • 26/02593/TDD Awaiting decision

    Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

    T4489 - London Plane: RVL necessary 3 months ? Identified during climbing inspection as (Number one going NW direction Nu two going N direction up to 20m) as per photos T4682 - London Plane: RVL necessary within 3 months ? Massaria affected limb 6m N 120mm diameter 7m length

    Submitted 20 Apr 2026 Trees
  • 26/00605/TPO Awaiting decision

    Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

    T4477 - Laburnum anagyroides: Remove faulted stem(s) - declining, bark damaged stem with dead top, to prevent continued decline causing instability and failure onto the garden footpath. See images.

    Submitted 3 Feb 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Jul 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 25 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 8 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 64 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 37 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.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

    26/00605/TPO Submitted 3 Feb 2026 0m away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~31 Mar

    T4477 - Laburnum anagyroides: Remove faulted stem(s) - declining, bark damaged stem with dead top, to prevent continued decline causing instability and failure onto the garden footpath. See images.

    Awaiting decision Trees 9 docs
  • Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

    26/04460/TPO Submitted 6 Jul 2026 0m away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep

    1 x Robinia pseudoacacia (T4514): Reduce leaning sub dominant stem between 1-2 m back to established points where attainable. 1 x Aesculus x carnea (T4578): Reduce to approximately 4 m above raised bed level and below main stem failure. Reducing all remaining growth below this by 3 m on branches to south and west (current length approximately 6 m). Damaged limb to east to be left un-pruned. 1 x Ulmus glabra (T7467): Lift low canopy to 4 m over car parking.

    Decided Trees
  • Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

    26/05320/TDD Submitted 5 Aug 2026 0m away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep

    1 x newly planted Prunus (T100168): removal and replacement

    Awaiting decision
  • Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

    26/02593/TPO Submitted 20 Apr 2026 0m away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~15 Jun

    T4489 - London Plane: RVL necessary 3 months ? Identified during climbing inspection as (Number one going NW direction Nu two going N direction up to 20m) as per photos T4682 - London Plane: RVL necessary within 3 months ? Massaria affected limb 6m N 120mm diameter 7m length

    Awaiting decision Trees 11 docs
  • 17 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PG

    26/03541/ADLBC Submitted 29 May 2026 18m away

    91% historically approved · decision due ~24 Jul

    Detailed drawing of floor build-up of the underfloor heating system; pursuant to condition 12 of Listed building consent dated 30th May 2025 (RN 25/02106/LBC)

    Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs
  • 17 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PG

    25/06935/FULL Submitted 26 Sep 2025 19m away

    Part refurbishment, part replacement, of the existing windows on all elevations of the building at 17 Belgrave Square and adjacent mews at 17 Belgrave Mews West. (Linked with 25/06936/LBC)

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 153 docs

In Westminster

  • 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.

    16 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

    16 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

    15 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)

    15 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.

    14 Sep 2026 Trees