48 Sutherland Place London W2 5BY

1. 28 Jul 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 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 86 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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.

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.

• 47 Sutherland Place London W2 5BY

  26/02786/TCA Submitted 27 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jun

  T1 Cherry (Prunus spp.) - Rear Garden - Fell to ground level leaving a small stump of 6 - 12 inches. Reason for works- Causing damage to the boundary wall, which as a result will need to be re-built. The owner of the tree is willing to replant a suitable replacement once the wall has been rebuilt. T2 & T3- Lime trees (Tilia spp.)- Carry out a selective crown reduction by removing recent regrowth back to the previous points of reduction. The works will be undertaken to re-establish the original crown framework while maintaining a balanced and uniform canopy. Approximately 50 percent of the fine furnishing growth will be retained throughout the crown to ensure adequate foliage density, support crown continuity, and maintain long-term vitality. Reason for works: General tree maintenance

  Awaiting decision Trees 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 47 Sutherland Place London W2 5BY

  26/02809/TPO Submitted 27 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jun

  T2 & T3- Lime trees (Tilia spp.)- Carry out a selective crown reduction by removing recent regrowth back to the previous points of reduction. The works will be undertaken to re-establish the original crown framework while maintaining a balanced and uniform canopy. Approximately 50 percent of the fine furnishing growth will be retained throughout the crown to ensure adequate foliage density, support crown continuity, and maintain long-term vitality. Reason for works: General tree maintenance

  Awaiting decision Trees 13 docs

• 46 Sutherland Place London W2 5BY

  25/08177/FULL Submitted 10 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Levelling of the front garden surface, replacement paving and replacement canopy to lightwell

  Granted Full applications 22 docs

• 51 Sutherland Place London W2 5BY

  26/03166/FULL Submitted 13 May 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~15 Jul

  Removal of the existing modern floor-to-ceiling windows on the ground floor rear elevation and replacement with a sash window, removal of the existing modern basement doors and replacement with new doors to match the style of the building, and replacement of the existing low-level railings on the front elevation between Nos. 51 and 52 Sutherland Place, together with the modern white railings enclosing the front lightwell, with cast iron railings to match the existing boundary treatment at the front of the property.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 51 Sutherland Place London W2 5BY

  26/00668/FULL Submitted 4 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Removal of the floor-to-ceiling windows on the ground floor rear elevation and replacement with double doors with fixed side lights, removal of the basement doors with new doors, installation of metal staircase to garden level. Replacement of the existing common boundary railings to front Sutherland Place and the railings to front lightwell.

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 18 docs

• 56 Sutherland Place London W2 5BY

  26/05702/FULL Submitted 19 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

  Installation of railing with a gate and tiling front patio, including associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 26/06901/TPO Decided

  110 Maida Vale London W9 1PS

  T3 Walnut: Raise crown over the beds by approximately 2m and clear Cherry. Reduce remaining crown back to previous and most recent reduction points up to approximately 1.5m. Thin crown density evenly throughout by 20%. T4 Walnut: Reduce back to previous and most recent points of reduction up to approximately 1.5m. Thin crown density by 20%. Remove dead wood. T5 Fig: Reduce lateral growth hard back garden side by approximately 1.25-1.5m. Reduce crown height back to previous points of reduction (approximately 1.4m). T7 Mulberry: Reduce crown road side by approximately 1.2m. Raise crown road side by approximately 1.2m. Thin crown density throughout by 20%. Reduce remaining over extended branches which protrude from the main crown structure back in to the main crown.

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/07241/TCA Awaiting decision

  11 Castellain Road London W9 1EY

  T1 - Mature Sycamore- Carry out a crown reduction of up to 3m in height and up to 2m laterally back to the previous, most recent established pruning points, retaining a balanced crown structure and natural form. Pruning cuts will be made to suitable growth points. T2 - Field Maple- Undertake a crown reduction of approx 2m in height and 1.5m laterally appropriate to the tree?s condition, structure and previous pruning history, whilst retaining a natural crown shape and viable growth points. Where suitable, reduce the crown to the previous reduction points, pruning back to appropriate secondary branches or growth points to create a balanced, natural-flowing canopy outline. As an Arboricultural Approved contractor (#AC2626), all works will be undertaken in accordance with BS39982010 - Tree Work - Recommendations. Reason for work: General tree maintenance

  Received 22 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/07207/TCA Awaiting decision

  2 Motcomb Street London SW1X 8JU

  T1, T2 and T3 - Bay Laurel reduce height by approx 2-3m from tips and shorten lateral growth by 1m from tips.

  Received 21 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/07205/TPO Awaiting decision

  Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ

  T8 - CHERRY - - End-weight reduction - Specified extent Reduce crown of NE stem by 1 .5m, reducing load on decay canker and subsequent risk of failure. T22 - ACER - Prune from adjacent structure to clear lamp column by 1 meter T24 - CHERRY - - Lift low canopy - Pedestrian clearance to 4.5m over road. T37 - CHERRY - Remove faulted limb / limbs Remove lowest south facing branch to stem. G73 - CERCIS CANADENSIS - Lift low canopy - Pedestrian clearance to 2.5 m over footpath.

  Received 21 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/07220/TCA Awaiting decision

  Overseas House Park Place London SW1A 1LR

  T1 Betula jacquemontii- Fell- This tree has out grown its position in the small herbacious border and garden, it is blocking light and the roots are suppressing the growth of other ornamental shrubs and trees- The owner would like to remove it before it gets any larger- a poor choice for such a small garden, also blocking the view in to Green park. T2 Prunus sp.- Fell As above , in addition the trees lower branches have been removed and now has impaired form, is being suppressed by the London Plane tree and it has very few blossoms in the spring. If nessessary the tree owner would be prepared to replace the two trees with a more suitable tree

  Received 21 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees