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Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

Decided Westminster 26/04708/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

1 x Cherry Laurel (T2700): Lift canopy to height above car parking signage to improve visibility.

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

Application record

Reference
26/04708/TPO
Category
Trees
Status
Decided
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 8 applications since 2026.

  • 26/06834/TPO Awaiting decision

    Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

    T4530 - Platanus x hispanica: Remove faulted limb(s) - (it is unclear whether the limb reported has been removed check with contractor whether this has been removed or requires removal) Oversize massaria limb over gardeners yard - Estimate 150mm diameter 5 m length. TMA to submit application/notification to WCC for additional work as per climbing report, or retrospective notification if the limb has already been removed. T4578 - Aesculus x carnea: Pollard, initiate new regime - 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 ~6 m). Damaged limb to east to be left un-pruned. T7480 - Platanus x hispanica: Remove faulted limb(s) - (it is unclear whether the limb reported has been removed check with contractor whether this has been removed or requires removal) 9 m NW Large branch with suspected massaria infection overhanging parking bays- Estimate 150mm diameter 4 m long. TMA to submit application/notification to WCC for additional work as per climbing report, or retrospective notification if the limb has already been removed.

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 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. 18 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Decided

    Previously Pending.

After the decision

Westminster has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. 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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS

    26/00605/TPO Submitted 3 Feb 2026 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

    26/06834/TPO Submitted 7 Oct 2026 50 yards away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~2 Dec

    T4530 - Platanus x hispanica: Remove faulted limb(s) - (it is unclear whether the limb reported has been removed check with contractor whether this has been removed or requires removal) Oversize massaria limb over gardeners yard - Estimate 150mm diameter 5 m length. TMA to submit application/notification to WCC for additional work as per climbing report, or retrospective notification if the limb has already been removed. T4578 - Aesculus x carnea: Pollard, initiate new regime - 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 ~6 m). Damaged limb to east to be left un-pruned. T7480 - Platanus x hispanica: Remove faulted limb(s) - (it is unclear whether the limb reported has been removed check with contractor whether this has been removed or requires removal) 9 m NW Large branch with suspected massaria infection overhanging parking bays- Estimate 150mm diameter 4 m long. TMA to submit application/notification to WCC for additional work as per climbing report, or retrospective notification if the limb has already been removed.

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

    26/02593/TPO Submitted 20 Apr 2026 50 yards 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 50 yards away

    89% 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

In Westminster

  • 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.

    Received 29 Oct, published by the council 1 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07385/TCA Awaiting decision

    Garden Hall Of Residence Imperial College 10 - 12 Princes Gardens London SW7 1ND

    T238 & T239 - Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree): Reduce crown by specified extent - height and branch length by up to approximately 2.5m to allow cctv camera to have clear site of entry point for safety, as there a safe guarding issue for student accommodation. Pruning should be back at previous pollard points and at suitable growth points.

    Received 29 Oct, published by the council 2 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07365/TCA Awaiting decision

    40 Warrington Crescent London W9 1EL

    T1 -Paulownia reduce laterals by 1m from tips and height by .5m to give more light to garden area below.

    Received 28 Oct, published by the council 1 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 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

    Received 28 Oct, published by the council 1 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07383/TCA Awaiting decision

    32 Ashworth Road W9 1JY

    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

    Received 28 Oct, published by the council 1 Nov 2026 Trees