Open Space Princes Gardens London

This site has had 6 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/03885/TDD Awaiting decision

  Open Space Princes Gardens London

  T94 London plane: remove one Massaria-infected branch >100mm diameter, at 12m height on east side of crown, as per the submitted climbing inspection. T95 London plane: remove two Massaria-infected branches >100mm diameter, at 10m and 18m height on east side of crown, as per the submitted climbing inspection. T98 London plane: remove one one Massaria-infected branch 95mm diameter at 20m on east side of crown (retrospective). T99 London plane: remove one Massaria-infected branch 90mm diameter at 25m on west side of crown (retrospective) and two Massaria-infected branches >100mm at 8m on north side and 14m on east side of the crown.

  Submitted 8 Jun 2026 Trees
• 26/02895/TPO Awaiting decision

  Open Space Princes Gardens London

  London Plane Trees: T108: remove limb(s) as per Massaria Climbing Inspection Report - 16 m to east, branch is dead/dying from massaria T100: remove limbs as per Massaria Climbing Inspection report. 6m east, 8m east, 8m north, and 10m north. Massaria and decay evident in limbs. T101: remove the four identified declining/diseased limbs in CI report 28/4/26, back to the main stem or nearest suitable parent limb, using appropriate pruning cuts in accordance with BS 3998:2010 where practicable. Where a full target pruning cut is not considered appropriate due to the size, condition, wound implications, or structural context of the limb, a shortened stub may be retained at the contractor?s discretion.

  Submitted 1 May 2026 Trees
• 26/02226/TCA Granted

  Open Space Princes Gardens London

  T83 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limb at approximately 4-5 m, SE orientation, Approx 2 m long and 40 mm diameter. T94 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limbat approximately 17 m, NE orientation, Approx 6 m long and 160 mm diameter. T104 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limb at approximately 16 m, N orientation, Approx 7 m long and 160 mm diameter. T105 1 x London plane: remove broken limb in lower canopy over parking bays, pointing downwards. Branch is 30 mm x 2 m. T107 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limb with black strip on top side, bark also stripped near collar, second lowest limb heading north. Branch is approximately 290 mm by 13 m long, located just below recent and near recent branch removal wound.

  Decided 28 Apr 2026 Trees
• 26/02226/TPO Granted

  Open Space Princes Gardens London

  T83 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limb at approximately 4-5 m, SE orientation, Approx 2 m long and 40 mm diameter. T94 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limbat approximately 17 m, NE orientation, Approx 6 m long and 160 mm diameter. T104 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limb at approximately 16 m, N orientation, Approx 7 m long and 160 mm diameter. T105 1 x London plane: remove broken limb in lower canopy over parking bays, pointing downwards. Branch is 30 mm x 2 m. T107 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limb with black strip on top side, bark also stripped near collar, second lowest limb heading north. Branch is approximately 290 mm by 13 m long, located just below recent and near recent branch removal wound.

  Decided 28 Apr 2026 Trees
• 25/08103/TPO Granted

  Open Space Princes Gardens London

  T86 London plane: Remove Massaria-infected branch at 9m, on east aspect, over footpath. T94 London plane: Remove Massaria-infected branch at 18m, on north aspect, over lawn. T98 London plane: Remove Massaria-infected branches at 7m, east aspect, over seating area and footpath, and at 10m, north east aspect. T99 London plane: Remove Massaria-infected branch at 18m, on north aspect, over lawn. T107 London plane: Remove Massaria-infected branch at 14m, east aspect, over footpath.

  Decided 7 Jan 2026 Trees

1. 17 Jul 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• 26/07520/TPO Awaiting decision

  Lords Cricket Ground St John's Wood Road London NW8 8QZ

  2 lime trees located to the west of the Allen Stand and north of Lords Tavern, by the Grace Gate entrance from St John's Wood Road. These trees are noted as T7 and T8 on attached plans and reports. Roots belonging to both trees were severed during excavations for service trenches associated with construction of the Allen Stand on site. Static load tests were carried out to both trees in April 2026, which flagged T7 as having an insufficient safety factor. T7 was therefore recommended for a 3m reduction in height to reduce the risk of failure. Due to T7 and T8 forming a continuous canopy, T8 has also been recommended for the same specification of reduction to prevent exposing its crown to excessive wind loading.

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees
• 26/07523/TCA Awaiting decision

  Lancaster House Stable Yard Road London SW1A 1BB

  T5 - False Acacia Reduce Crown in Height (by 3m) and Shape (Specify final height and width) Reduce in height by 3m. Tag 1052 T11 Holm Oak Dismantle to ground level Tag 4049

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees
• 26/07469/TPO Awaiting decision

  48 Craven Hill Gardens London W2 3EA

  T1 London plane: crown reduce back to previous, most recent reduction points (approx. 3-4m).

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees
• 26/07483/TCA Awaiting decision

  144 Hamilton Terrace London NW8 9UX

  T1: Cherry: To thin by 15% T2: Group Purple Plums: 30% Thin and 1.5m reduction leaving a balanced crown shape. T3: Lime: Pollard to previous reduction points leaving some shortened furnishing growth T4: Japanese Maple: To thin crown density by 30% All works being carried out as general maintenance

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees
• 26/07484/TCA Awaiting decision

  208 Randolph Avenue London W9 1PF

  T3 ? Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), located in the rear garden of 208 Randolph Avenue, London W9 1PF. Proposed works: Fell T3 Sycamore to ground level and remove the resulting timber and arisings. The tree has been classified as Category U in the Arboricultural Implications Assessment (Report J69.34, dated 12 October 2026) prepared by Broad Oak Tree Consultants. The assessment identifies significant basal decay, a basal cavity, structural deterioration and crown dieback. The report recommends pollarding at approximately 8 metres or felling. Full removal is proposed due to the tree's poor structural condition and associated safety concerns.

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees