Planning application
13 Carlton Hill London NW8 0JX
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 - T3 - Lime Trees - Tree crowns to be reduced to historical pruning points. Works to include selective pruning to maintain the natural form and balance of the tree while retaining sufficient healthy furnishing growth for continued vitality and crown continuity. T4- Sycamore Tree - the tree will undergo a crown reduction of circa 3 metres in height and 2.5 metres laterally to previous points of reduction. T5- Mature Cherry Tree - Carry out sensitive crown pruning to improve form, light penetration and overall tree health. Dead wood will be removed throughout, and neighbouring, lower canopy branch will be cut back to the boundary line to permit more light into the neighbouring property Reason for work: General tree maintenance
As published by the council, reference 26/05309/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05309/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 5 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 5 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- NW8 0JX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/05576/TCA Awaiting decision
13 Carlton Hill London NW8 0JX
T4- Sycamore Tree - the tree will undergo a crown reduction of circa 3 metres in height and 2.5 metres laterally to previous points of reduction. T5- Mature Cherry Tree - Carry out sensitive crown pruning to improve form, light penetration and overall tree health. Dead wood will be removed throughout, and neighbouring, lower canopy branch will be cut back to the boundary line to permit more light into the neighbouring property Reason for work: General tree maintenance
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 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 30 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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