Planning application
Blazer Court 28A St John's Wood Road London NW8 7JY
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Frontage of building: Horse Chestnut T1 (20M high, 750mm dia.) - Slight trimming of the crown overall by up to two metres. Horse Chestnut T2 (20M high, 750mm dia.) - Slight trimming of the crown overall by up to two metres. Reason: The closeness to the apartment building and the overall care of a large-crowned tree in a limited space.
As published by the council, reference 26/05231/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05231/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 3 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 3 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- NW8 7JY
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Aug 2026
Received by Westminster
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 28 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
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 38 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.
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