Planning application
The Queens Chapel Of The Savoy Savoy Hill London WC2R 0DA
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
T2 & T3 2 x London Plane: crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points (approximately 2-3m) T4 1 x Mulberry: reduce overextended lateral growth by 1m into main canopy line to balance and shape. Height to remain unchanged. T5 1 x Fig: Reduce height by approximately 2.5 metres and lateral spread by 1-2 metres, shaping to create a natural rounded canopy outline.
As published by the council, reference 26/05498/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05498/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Received
- 12 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 12 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- WC2R 0DA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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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
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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.
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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
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Aug 2026
Received by Westminster
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24 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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1 Oct 2026
Status changed to Decided
Previously Pending.
After the decision
Westminster has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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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