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Westside Court 107 - 113 Elgin Avenue London W9 2NP

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/05284/TCA Trees

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

1. Reduce the height of the horse chestnut tree by 30%, reduce the sides by 30%, crown lift to crown break. 2. Reduce Laurel tree (no pear tree on site) by 30%, reduce the sides by 30% crown lift to crown break

As published by the council, reference 26/05284/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/05284/TCA
Category
Trees
Status
Pending
Received
4 Aug 2026
Validated
4 Aug 2026
Postcode
W9 2NP

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • 26/05284/TPO Awaiting decision

    Westside Court 107 - 113 Elgin Avenue London W9 2NP

    1. Reduce the height of the horse chestnut tree by 30%, reduce the sides by 30%, crown lift to crown break. 2. Reduce Laurel tree (no pear tree on site) by 30%, reduce the sides by 30% crown lift to crown break

    Submitted 4 Aug 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Aug 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 11 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 29 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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  • Westside Court 107 - 113 Elgin Avenue London W9 2NP

    26/05284/TPO Submitted 4 Aug 2026 0m away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~29 Sep

    1. Reduce the height of the horse chestnut tree by 30%, reduce the sides by 30%, crown lift to crown break. 2. Reduce Laurel tree (no pear tree on site) by 30%, reduce the sides by 30% crown lift to crown break

    Awaiting decision Trees
  • 103 Elgin Avenue London W9 2NP

    26/00110/ADFULL Submitted 9 Jan 2026 0m away

    Detailed drawings of the front gate pursuant to condition 7 of planning permission dated 9th October 2024 (RN: 24/06427/FULL)

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  • 105 Elgin Avenue London W9 2NP

    26/03034/TCA Submitted 8 May 2026 18m away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~3 Jul

    Sycamore Tees numbers 4 and 5 as shown on the Tree Works Plan SJA TWP22462-061. the removal of both trees was previously approved on January 5th 2023, ref. 22/06941/TCA

    Awaiting decision Trees 10 docs
  • 105 Elgin Avenue London W9 2NP

    26/03367/TCA Submitted 21 May 2026 18m away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jul

    T1 Sycamore Reduce height by 2.5 metre & Lateral spread by 1.5 metre. Reason for works: Regular maintenance - Light starvation to property

    Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs
  • 115 Elgin Avenue London W9 2NR

    26/02697/TCA Submitted 23 Apr 2026 36m away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~18 Jun

    T1: Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Carry out a cyclical crown management operation by removing approximately 7-8 years of regrowth back to the previous established pollard points (re-pollarding). The works will reinstate the original pollard framework and manage overall crown size. All pruning cuts will be made at appropriate positions to maintain structural integrity and promote healthy, sustainable regrowth. The works will be undertaken sympathetically to retain crown continuity and minimise physiological stress. All works to be undertaken by competent arborists, with appropriate safety measures in place. All arisings to be cleared and removed from site on completion. All works to be carried out in accordance with BS39982010 - Tree Work Recommendations. Reason for works: General tree maintenance - To allow more light into the property

    Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs
  • 9 Cleveland Mansions Widley Road London W9 2LA

    26/02963/FULL Submitted 6 May 2026 37m away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~1 Jul

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    1 Sep 2026 Trees
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    1 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05927/TCA Awaiting decision

    Little Venice Gardens Randolph Road London W9 1AN

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    28 Aug 2026 Trees
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    27 Aug 2026 Trees