Planning application
12 Devonshire Street London W1G 7AB
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 - London Plane (rear) - Large courtyard tree extending over adjacent buildings and gardens - Remove deadwood throughout crown - Carry out an aerial inspection of tree canopy to visually inspect for Massaria app and remove affected branches if found - Prune to clear client's building and ensure 2m clearance minimum.
As published by the council, reference 26/05458/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05458/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 11 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 11 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- W1G 7AB
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 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 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 86 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 49 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.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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13-14 Devonshire Street London W1G 7AE
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 4 of listed building consent dated 7 December 2010 (RN:10/10124), namely detailed drawings of the proposed doors.
Granted Conditions 4 docs -
13-14 Devonshire Street London W1G 7AE
Amendments to approved scheme (RN:10/02378/FULL) for temporary use of basement, ground, and first floors at Nos. 13 and 14 Devonshire Street and second floor at No.13 Devonshire Street as (Class D1) medical use. Permanent use of third and fourth floors at Nos. 13 and 14 Devonshire Street and second floor at No.14 Devonshire Street as medical use. Infill of rear lightwell with glazed roof at basement and ground. Installation of new plant equipment within enclosure at rear boundary at ground floor level. (Part of a land use swap with 18 Upper Wimpole Street and 20 Upper Wimpole Street), namely the formation of two doorways into rear basement lightwell.
Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 5 docs -
13-14 Devonshire Street London W1G 7AE
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 9 (ii), partial 9 (iii) and partial 9 (iv) of planning permission dated 7 July 2010 (RN: 10/02378) namely, residential conversion works of 20 Upper Wimpole Street at ground and basement level. notification and site inspection in accordance with planning permission dated 16.1.2008 (RN: 08/09501/FULL).
Granted Full applications 3 docs -
13-14 Devonshire Street London W1G 7AE
Details of drawings of strong room door pursuant to Condition 4 (part) of listed building consent dated 16 February 2010 (RN: 09/09893).
Granted Conditions 5 docs -
17 Devonshire Street London W1G 7AG
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board attached to the railings in front of the building at street level and measuring 0.6m x 0.45m.
Granted Advertising 3 docs -
Third Floor Flat 17 Devonshire Street London W1G 7AG
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission dated 15 July 2010 (RN:09/07825); namely confirmation that works to convert the ground floor of 1A Upper Wimpole Street into residential accommodation in connection with the use of the ground, first and second floors of the building as a maisonette has been completed.
Granted Full applications 4 docs
Other tree works applications
In Westminster
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26/06901/TPO Decided
110 Maida Vale London W9 1PS
T3 Walnut: Raise crown over the beds by approximately 2m and clear Cherry. Reduce remaining crown back to previous and most recent reduction points up to approximately 1.5m. Thin crown density evenly throughout by 20%. T4 Walnut: Reduce back to previous and most recent points of reduction up to approximately 1.5m. Thin crown density by 20%. Remove dead wood. T5 Fig: Reduce lateral growth hard back garden side by approximately 1.25-1.5m. Reduce crown height back to previous points of reduction (approximately 1.4m). T7 Mulberry: Reduce crown road side by approximately 1.2m. Raise crown road side by approximately 1.2m. Thin crown density throughout by 20%. Reduce remaining over extended branches which protrude from the main crown structure back in to the main crown.
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26/07241/TCA Awaiting decision
11 Castellain Road London W9 1EY
T1 - Mature Sycamore- Carry out a crown reduction of up to 3m in height and up to 2m laterally back to the previous, most recent established pruning points, retaining a balanced crown structure and natural form. Pruning cuts will be made to suitable growth points. T2 - Field Maple- Undertake a crown reduction of approx 2m in height and 1.5m laterally appropriate to the tree?s condition, structure and previous pruning history, whilst retaining a natural crown shape and viable growth points. Where suitable, reduce the crown to the previous reduction points, pruning back to appropriate secondary branches or growth points to create a balanced, natural-flowing canopy outline. As an Arboricultural Approved contractor (#AC2626), all works will be undertaken in accordance with BS39982010 - Tree Work - Recommendations. Reason for work: General tree maintenance
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26/07207/TCA Awaiting decision
2 Motcomb Street London SW1X 8JU
T1, T2 and T3 - Bay Laurel reduce height by approx 2-3m from tips and shorten lateral growth by 1m from tips.
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26/07205/TPO Awaiting decision
Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ
T8 - CHERRY - - End-weight reduction - Specified extent Reduce crown of NE stem by 1 .5m, reducing load on decay canker and subsequent risk of failure. T22 - ACER - Prune from adjacent structure to clear lamp column by 1 meter T24 - CHERRY - - Lift low canopy - Pedestrian clearance to 4.5m over road. T37 - CHERRY - Remove faulted limb / limbs Remove lowest south facing branch to stem. G73 - CERCIS CANADENSIS - Lift low canopy - Pedestrian clearance to 2.5 m over footpath.
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26/07220/TCA Awaiting decision
Overseas House Park Place London SW1A 1LR
T1 Betula jacquemontii- Fell- This tree has out grown its position in the small herbacious border and garden, it is blocking light and the roots are suppressing the growth of other ornamental shrubs and trees- The owner would like to remove it before it gets any larger- a poor choice for such a small garden, also blocking the view in to Green park. T2 Prunus sp.- Fell As above , in addition the trees lower branches have been removed and now has impaired form, is being suppressed by the London Plane tree and it has very few blossoms in the spring. If nessessary the tree owner would be prepared to replace the two trees with a more suitable tree