Planning application
Ground Floor Bridgewater House 14 Cleveland Row London SW1A 1DP
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 - Lime (Tilia spp.)- Fell to ground level. Client is aware that they will be required to replant and would like to opt for a Magnolia brooklynensis Yellow Bird. T2 - Robinia pseudoacacia- In consideration of the tree's condition, reduce height approximately 6 metres T3 - Robinia pseudoacacia- Undertake a light, sympathetic crown reduction by pruning the canopy back to suitable secondary growth points, achieving an overall reduction of no more than approximately 2 metres in both height and lateral spread T4 - Robinia pseudoacacia- Fell to ground level. Client is aware that they will be required to replant and would like to opt for a Honey Locust. As an Arboricultural Approved contractor Arboriculural Association #AC2626), all works will be undertaken in accordance with BS 39982010 - Tree Work - Recommendations. Reason for work: As outlined in the Arboricultural report
As published by the council, reference 26/05402/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05402/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 7 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 7 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- SW1A 1DP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Aug 2026
Received by Westminster
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14 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 2 October 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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