Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

This site has had 42 applications since 2025: 12 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/05894/LBC Awaiting decision

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  Internal alterations to extend the Clockmakers Staircase up to second floor level to provide new means of escape, fire upgrade and general refurbishment and redecorations.

  Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/05815/TCA Awaiting decision

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  1638 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) - Reduce the crown height by 3m, with lateral reductions of 3m to the east and south and 1.5m to the west, to reduce mechanical loading and the likelihood of branch failure associated with over-extended laterals. 1639 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) - Reduce lower crown to the south to allow 2.5m clearance under street light. 1643 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) - Reduce the crown height by 4m and lateral spread by 4m to the east, and by 2.5m to the west, to reduce mechanical loading and the likelihood of branch failure associated with over-extended laterals. 1645 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) - Prune lower crown to the north to allow 2m clearance from temporary buildings. 1647 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) - Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 3m to the west , to reduce mechanical loading and the likelihood of branch failure associated with over-extended laterals, and historic pruning points. Including the removal of the limb with topside decay at 8m projecting north. 1649 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) - Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 2.5m to the east and south, and by 1.5m to the north and west due to basal decay. 1651 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) - Overall crown reduction by up to 3m to the previous pruning points to reduce the likelihood of failure due to the discovered decay within the main stem at 8m. 2660 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) - Reduce the crown height by approximately 2m, with a lateral reduction of approximately 2.5m to the north, south, and west, and 1m to the east, to reduce mechanical loading and the likelihood of branch failure associated with over-extended laterals, proliferated regrowth, and historic pruning points. 2662 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) - Reduce main lateral limb at 8m projecting to the south-west by 3.5m to reduce the likelihood of failure. Reduce the crown height by 2m and lateral spread by 3m to t

  Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/05440/TCA Awaiting decision

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  1281 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) - Fell to ground level due to ground level. 1382 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) - Overall crown reduction in height and laterally by 3.5m to suitable growth points, to lower the risk of failure associated with decay within the stem. 1457 Fraxinus excelsior 'Jaspidea' (Yellow Ash) - 1. Reduce lateral limb projecting north at 5m by 2.5m (to include sub-lateral originating from approx. 3.5m out on parent limb). 2. Reduce lateral limb projecting south at 6m by 3.5m. 3. Reduce limb projecting south-west by 3m. 4. Reduce upper crown height by up to 3m. Remove - Remove failed, hanging limb at approx. 8m west to prevent risk of complete limb failure. 1460 Sophora japonica (Pagoda Tree) - Fell tree to ground level due to colonisation by Armillaria sp. 1497 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) - Carry out a crown reduction of height and spread by up to 5m to mitigate wind-induced loading on the main stem. 1509 Davidia involucrata (Handkerchief Tree) - Reduce crown height and spread by up to 2m (reducing to, and retaining, live wood). 1596 Betula pubescens (Downy Birch) - Fell tree to ground level due to poor future prospects.

  Submitted 11 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/05438/TCA Awaiting decision

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  372 Prunus sargentii (Sargent's Cherry) - Remove disease material from crown. 395 Ilex x altaclarensis 'Golden King' (Variegated Holly) Prune - Reduce crown in height by 4m and laterally by 2m to reduce likelihood of failure of root plate. 604 Populus X canadensis (Hybrid Poplar) - Fell tree due to potential root decay as a result of honey fungus, indicated by the sparse crown and rhizomorphs. 830 Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) - Remove partially failed branch at 4m. 1014 Malus floribunda (Japanese Crab) - Fell recently failed tree. 1377 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) - Cut back 1 number limb toward the east 2m back from security fence. 1428 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) - Reduce the lateral spread of the crown to the west to allow 1.5m clearance from lamp column and remove hanging branch. 1512 Morus nigra (Black Mulberry) Reduce the lateral spread of the crown by 1.5m to the north and 3.5m to the east. 1592 Gymnocladus dioica (Kentucky coffee tree). Remove partially failed branch at approx 8m to the west. 1619 Castanea sativa (Sweet Chestnut) - Fell tree standing dead tree. 1668 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) Reduce 2no. over-extended limbs at 6m and 8m projecting north by up to 2.5m to reduce the likelihood of failure. 3493 Species not known (Unknown) - Fell and replanted with a honey fungus tolerant species.

  Submitted 11 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/04738/ADLBC Awaiting decision

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  Details of masonry cleaning pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 07 March 2026 (RN: 25/05228/LBC)

  Submitted 15 Jul 2026
• 26/04125/LBC Decided

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  West Wing Group D Basement Corridor additional works associated with reservicing.

  Submitted 23 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/03299/LBC Awaiting decision

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  West Wing Ballroom and Lightwell 1 Basement works associated with reservicing

  Submitted 19 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/03133/FULL Awaiting decision

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  West Wing Lightwell 1 Safe access system (Linked 26/03134/LBC)

  Submitted 12 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/03134/LBC Awaiting decision

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  West Wing Lightwell 1 Safe access system (Linked 26/03133/FULL)

  Submitted 12 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02974/LBC Awaiting decision

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  West Wing additional works associated with reservicing.

  Submitted 6 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 11 Aug 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 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.

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.

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• St James's Park The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  26/05212/ADFULL Submitted 3 Aug 2026 0m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

  Details of the proposed re-carving works; pursuant to condition 3 of Listed Building Consent dated 17th July 2026 (RN 26/03399/LBC)

  Awaiting decision

• Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  26/05440/TCA Submitted 11 Aug 2026 0m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  1281 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) - Fell to ground level due to ground level. 1382 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) - Overall crown reduction in height and laterally by 3.5m to suitable growth points, to lower the risk of failure associated with decay within the stem. 1457 Fraxinus excelsior 'Jaspidea' (Yellow Ash) - 1. Reduce lateral limb projecting north at 5m by 2.5m (to include sub-lateral originating from approx. 3.5m out on parent limb). 2. Reduce lateral limb projecting south at 6m by 3.5m. 3. Reduce limb projecting south-west by 3m. 4. Reduce upper crown height by up to 3m. Remove - Remove failed, hanging limb at approx. 8m west to prevent risk of complete limb failure. 1460 Sophora japonica (Pagoda Tree) - Fell tree to ground level due to colonisation by Armillaria sp. 1497 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) - Carry out a crown reduction of height and spread by up to 5m to mitigate wind-induced loading on the main stem. 1509 Davidia involucrata (Handkerchief Tree) - Reduce crown height and spread by up to 2m (reducing to, and retaining, live wood). 1596 Betula pubescens (Downy Birch) - Fell tree to ground level due to poor future prospects.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  26/05438/TCA Submitted 11 Aug 2026 0m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  372 Prunus sargentii (Sargent's Cherry) - Remove disease material from crown. 395 Ilex x altaclarensis 'Golden King' (Variegated Holly) Prune - Reduce crown in height by 4m and laterally by 2m to reduce likelihood of failure of root plate. 604 Populus X canadensis (Hybrid Poplar) - Fell tree due to potential root decay as a result of honey fungus, indicated by the sparse crown and rhizomorphs. 830 Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) - Remove partially failed branch at 4m. 1014 Malus floribunda (Japanese Crab) - Fell recently failed tree. 1377 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) - Cut back 1 number limb toward the east 2m back from security fence. 1428 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) - Reduce the lateral spread of the crown to the west to allow 1.5m clearance from lamp column and remove hanging branch. 1512 Morus nigra (Black Mulberry) Reduce the lateral spread of the crown by 1.5m to the north and 3.5m to the east. 1592 Gymnocladus dioica (Kentucky coffee tree). Remove partially failed branch at approx 8m to the west. 1619 Castanea sativa (Sweet Chestnut) - Fell tree standing dead tree. 1668 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) Reduce 2no. over-extended limbs at 6m and 8m projecting north by up to 2.5m to reduce the likelihood of failure. 3493 Species not known (Unknown) - Fell and replanted with a honey fungus tolerant species.

  Awaiting decision Trees
  Small domestic

• St James's Park The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  26/05577/ADLBC Submitted 17 Aug 2026 0m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Details of the structural survey work to the Marlborough Gate pursuant to condition 2(a) (partial) of listed building dated 20 April 2026 (RN:26/00447/LBC).

  Decided

• Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  26/04738/ADLBC Submitted 15 Jul 2026 0m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

  Details of masonry cleaning pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 07 March 2026 (RN: 25/05228/LBC)

  Awaiting decision

• St James's Park The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  26/05828/ADV Submitted 25 Aug 2026 0m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  Display of non illuminated Christmas Elf on the Shelf sculpture measuring 0.8m X 1.9m from Monday 16th November until Monday 28th December.

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• 26/05961/TCA Awaiting decision

  34 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PD

  Front garden: plum (T1) - fell. Reason: to allow more light into the garden.

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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.

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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.

  31 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/05897/TCA Awaiting decision

  71 Lothrop Street London W10 4JD

  (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.

  28 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/05878/TPO Decided

  16 Westbourne Terrace London W2 3UW

  1 x London plane: crown lift low hanging twiggy growth to 6m and cut back from property to give a clearance of 5m.

  27 Aug 2026 Trees