Planning application
Flat 200 Grove End Gardens 33 Grove End Road London NW8 9LT
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
1 x horse chestnut: crown reduce all round by a maximum of 1.5m, pruning back to suitable growth points, retaining furnishing growth and retaining all internal fine branch structure.
As published by the council, reference 26/05464/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05464/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 11 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 14 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- NW8 9LT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Aug 2026
Received by Westminster
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14 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 9 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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31A Grove End Road London NW8 9LY
87% historically approved · decision due ~3 Mar
Variation of conditions 1, 6 and 13 of planning permission dated 16 November 2020 (RN: 20/03938/FULL) for the: Extension to rear (western side) of building at first floor level, rebuilding extensions on southern side of building at ground floor level, replacement of windows and doors, rebuilding sections of boundary wall and fencing, and external alterations. Namely, to allow addition of inner brick facing to the historic brick boundary wall and set the edge of the raised planter further away from the base of the protected Lime tree [T1 of TPO 152 - 1973].
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing +1 18 docsSmall domestic -
31A Grove End Road London NW8 9LY
1 x lime (T1): Reduce branches towards the house by 1-1.5 metres (to go no further than the previous cutting points). Reduce and shape branches towards the adjacent block of flats known as Grove End Gardens by 2-3 metres (to leave flowing crown outline, whilst retaining the internal branch foliage). Reduce the length of the dead stems in the upper crown by 2-3 metres, cutting them back to live side shoots to act as a framework for future growth). Remove all the remaining dead wood.
Granted Trees 11 docs -
Grove End Gardens 33 Grove End Road London NW8 9LL
100% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jul
(T1) Sycamore ? Remove to ground level due to the tree being in a state of ongoing decline, exhibiting significant crown thinning and deadwood throughout the canopy. Given its location adjacent to a busy main road, removal and replacement is considered the safest and most appropriate management option. A suitable replacement tree will be planted in the same location.
Awaiting decision Trees 14 docs -
31 Grove End Road London NW8 9LY
Confirmation of commencement of planning permission granted on 12 July 2022 (RN: 21/05628/FULL) for the: 'Excavation of basement under the footprint of the house, part front and rear gardens, landscaping to front and rear gardens; refurbishment of existing house, demolition of the north side wing and its rebuilding as a 3 storey addition , raising of the height of the flat to the side south wing, rear extension at lower ground floor, rear and side dormers and other external alterations' prior to the expiry date of the permission.
Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +1 20 docs -
31 Grove End Road London NW8 9LY
87% historically approved · decision due ~4 May
Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 25 June 2024 (RN: 24/02658/FULL) which varied condition 1 of planning permission dated 14 February 2024 (RN: 22/05902/FULL) and amended planning permission dated 18 July 2022 (RN:21/05628/FULL) for excavation of basement under the footprint of the house, part front and rear gardens, landscaping to front and rear gardens. Refurbishment of existing house, demolition of the north side wing and its rebuilding as a 3 storey addition, raising of the height of the flat to the side south wing, rear extension at lower ground floor, rear and side dormers and other external alterations. NAMELY, to revise the footprint of the basement, reduce the size of the rooflight, internal alterations to the layout and relocating of the passenger lift to the south wing.
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 24 docs -
31 Grove End Road London NW8 9LY
Amendments to planning permission dated 25th June 2024(RN: 24/02658/FULL) for Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 12/07/2022 (RN: 22/05902/FULL) which itself varied condition 1 of the planning permission dated 18 July 2022 (RN:21/05628/FULL) for the excavation of basement under the footprint of the house, part front and rear gardens, landscaping to front and rear gardens. Refurbishment of existing house, demolition of the north side wing and its rebuilding as a 3 storey addition , raising of the height of the flat to the side south wing, rear extension at lower ground floor, rear and side dormers and other external alterations. Namely, to vary condition 4 in relation to the car lift
Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +1 13 docs
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26/05961/TCA Awaiting decision
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26/05966/TPO Awaiting decision
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.