The Queens Chapel Of The Savoy Savoy Hill London WC2R 0DA

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/02258/TCA Awaiting decision

  The Queens Chapel Of The Savoy Savoy Hill London WC2R 0DA

  T1, London Plane Trees (Platanus ? hispanica), Garden Proposed works: Reduce crown by approximately 2?3 metres on all lateral aspects in order to provide clearance from buildings Justification: T1 (on the grounds of its proximity to the rear of 111 the Strand) Routine maintenance to contain size within garden space To improve access and light levels Promote healthy regrowth and fruit production Prevent encroachment onto neighbouring boundaries or structures

  Submitted 2 Apr 2026 Trees
• 26/00524/LBC Granted

  The Queens Chapel Of The Savoy Savoy Hill London WC2R 0DA

  Internal repairs and redecoration of The King's Chapel of the Savoy, including painted walls, decorative frieze, stone surrounds to windows, reredos, sedilia and internal doors linking the chapel with adjacent rooms.

  Decided 9 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 25/05035/TCA Awaiting decision

  The Queens Chapel Of The Savoy Savoy Hill London WC2R 0DA

  T1, T2 & T3 London Plane Trees (Platanus ? hispanica), Garden Proposed works: Reduce crown by approximately 2?3 metres in all aspects Returning to previous pollard points (re-pollard) Resulting dimensions: Final height approximately 11?12 metres, maintaining previous pollard framework Justification: Routine cyclical maintenance of previously pollarded trees To prevent excessive crown weight and risk of structural failure To contain size within appropriate bounds for the garden setting To manage light levels and leaf litter affecting surrounding area Compliance: All works to be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 ? Recommendations for Tree Work T4 Mulberry (Morus spp.), Garden Proposed works: Formative crown reduction of up to 1 metre to maintain overall balance and shape Height to remain unchanged Current height: Approx. 4 metres Justification: Light formative pruning to encourage strong branch structure Maintain ornamental form and prevent asymmetry Improve long-term health and reduce likelihood of weak limb attachments T5 Fig Tree (Ficus carica), Garden Proposed works: Reduce height by approximately 2.5 metres Reduce lateral spread by 1?2 metres Current height: Approx. 6?7 metres Resulting dimensions: Final height approx. 4?4.5 metres, width reduced accordingly Justification: Routine maintenance to contain size within garden space To improve access and light levels Promote healthy regrowth and fruit production Prevent encroachment onto neighbouring boundaries or structures

  Submitted 21 Jul 2025 Trees

1. 12 Aug 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 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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• The Queens Chapel Of The Savoy Savoy Hill London WC2R 0DA

  26/02258/TCA Submitted 2 Apr 2026 0m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~28 May

  T1, London Plane Trees (Platanus ? hispanica), Garden Proposed works: Reduce crown by approximately 2?3 metres on all lateral aspects in order to provide clearance from buildings Justification: T1 (on the grounds of its proximity to the rear of 111 the Strand) Routine maintenance to contain size within garden space To improve access and light levels Promote healthy regrowth and fruit production Prevent encroachment onto neighbouring boundaries or structures

  Awaiting decision Trees 10 docs

• The Queens Chapel Of The Savoy Savoy Hill London WC2R 0DA

  25/05035/TCA Submitted 21 Jul 2025 2m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

  T1, T2 & T3 London Plane Trees (Platanus ? hispanica), Garden Proposed works: Reduce crown by approximately 2?3 metres in all aspects Returning to previous pollard points (re-pollard) Resulting dimensions: Final height approximately 11?12 metres, maintaining previous pollard framework Justification: Routine cyclical maintenance of previously pollarded trees To prevent excessive crown weight and risk of structural failure To contain size within appropriate bounds for the garden setting To manage light levels and leaf litter affecting surrounding area Compliance: All works to be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 ? Recommendations for Tree Work T4 Mulberry (Morus spp.), Garden Proposed works: Formative crown reduction of up to 1 metre to maintain overall balance and shape Height to remain unchanged Current height: Approx. 4 metres Justification: Light formative pruning to encourage strong branch structure Maintain ornamental form and prevent asymmetry Improve long-term health and reduce likelihood of weak limb attachments T5 Fig Tree (Ficus carica), Garden Proposed works: Reduce height by approximately 2.5 metres Reduce lateral spread by 1?2 metres Current height: Approx. 6?7 metres Resulting dimensions: Final height approx. 4?4.5 metres, width reduced accordingly Justification: Routine maintenance to contain size within garden space To improve access and light levels Promote healthy regrowth and fruit production Prevent encroachment onto neighbouring boundaries or structures

  Awaiting decision Trees 10 docs

• The Queens Chapel Of The Savoy Savoy Hill London WC2R 0DA

  26/00524/LBC Submitted 29 Jan 2026 11m away

  Internal repairs and redecoration of The King's Chapel of the Savoy, including painted walls, decorative frieze, stone surrounds to windows, reredos, sedilia and internal doors linking the chapel with adjacent rooms.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 20 docs

• 2 Savoy Place London WC2R 0BL

  26/00111/FULL Submitted 9 Jan 2026 53m away

  Installing a roller shutter to a pass door to south elevation.

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• Brettenham House Lancaster Place London WC2E 7EN

  25/05657/FULL Submitted 12 Aug 2025 53m away

  Re-positioning of the fire escape door on Savoy Street.

  Granted Full applications 17 docs

• Brettenham House Lancaster Place London WC2E 7EN

  25/08421/ADFULL Submitted 18 Nov 2025 53m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~13 Jan

  Details of a biodiversity management plan, pursuant to condition 5 of planning permission dated 26 June 2025 (RN 25/00968/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 12 docs

• 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