Planning application
The Victoria Tower Gardens Millbank London SW1P 3YB
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
0W1W CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift over riverside 0W1X CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift over riverside and lift to previous points over building 0W1Y CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift over riverside and lift to previous points over building 0W1Z CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift over riverside and prune branch at 5m E to suitable pruning points 0W20 CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift over riverside and rest of canopy to 4m 0W21 CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift to 4m 0W22 CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift over riverside, branch at 5m NE prune to growth point approx 5m 0W23 CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift over riverside, crown extends over river, 4m NE prune to growth point 0W24 CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m 0W25 CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, larger branches not to be cut, tip lift low growth 0W26 CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift to 4m riverside 0W27 CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, branches 4m NE prune to suitable growth point 0W28 CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m 0W2H CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m 0W2J CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, low branch 4m NE prune to growth points at 3m 0W2K CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m 0W2L CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, canopy extends over river 0W2M CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, canopy extends over river 0W2N CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, canopy extends over river 0W2P CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, canopy extends over river 0W2Q CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, canopy extends over river 0W2R CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, canopy extends over river 0W2S CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, canopy extends over river 0W2T CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, canopy extends over river 0W2U CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, low canopy over steps and playground The eastern line of twenty-five trees overhangs the River Thames, historically crown lifted on the western side to provide pedestrian and vehicle clearance while the eastern canopy has largely remained u
As published by the council, reference 26/05095/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05095/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 29 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 29 Jul 2026
- Postcode
- SW1P 3YB
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Jul 2026
Received by Westminster
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 23 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 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Westminster for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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26/05961/TCA Awaiting decision
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26/05966/TPO Awaiting decision
7 Abbey Road London NW8 9AA
1 x lime (front): Proposed crown reduction: 20%. Thin canopy interior by 10% for light penetration. Clear all branches within 2m of building façade. Selected deadwood removal throughout.Trimming to address encroachment on street light and signage - remove epicormic growth from lower trunk from ground level to crown break at about 4m from ground level.
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26/05927/TCA Awaiting decision
Little Venice Gardens Randolph Road London W9 1AN
Description of Proposed Tree Works Location: Little Venice Gardens, Randolph Road, London, W9 1AN Area: Maida Vale Conservation Area T1 ? Birch (Betula spp.) ? western side of tennis court Located within Little Venice Gardens on the western side of the tennis court when viewed from Randolph Road. Reduce the lateral crown spread by approximately 2m from the tennis-court side, cutting back the overhanging branches to suitable growth points. Maintain a balanced and natural crown form and retain sufficient healthy furnishing growth throughout the remaining crown. T2 ? Birch (Betula spp.) ? western side of tennis court Located adjacent to T1 on the western side of the tennis court when viewed from Randolph Road. Reduce the lateral crown spread by approximately 2m from the tennis-court side, cutting back the overhanging branches to suitable growth points. Maintain a balanced and natural crown form and retain sufficient healthy furnishing growth throughout the remaining crown. T3 ? Prunus ? subhirtella ?Pissardii? (Prunus cerasifera ?Pissardii?) ? rear of No. 19 Located to the rear of No. 19 Randolph Road, adjacent to the tennis courts. Reduce the overall crown by approximately 2.5m, reducing the height and lateral spread evenly throughout the crown to suitable growth points. Maintain the natural form, balance and structural integrity of the tree whilst retaining suitable healthy furnishing growth. General specification: All works are proposed as routine arboricultural maintenance to retain the trees at a suitable size for their location and to manage crown growth extending towards the tennis court. All pruning cuts will be made to suitable growth points in accordance with good arboricultural practice. The works will be carried out sympathetically, retaining the natural form and structural framework of each tree and avoiding unnecessarily large pruning wounds.
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26/05897/TCA Awaiting decision
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(T1) - Silver Birch(Betula pendula) -reduce crown by 30%(2m) to suitable growth points -reduce lateral branch spread by up to 1.75m to match, shape and balance -crown lift removing lowest inbound branches to main trunk union All works are for routine maintenance.
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26/05878/TPO Decided
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