St James's Park The Mall London SW1A 1AA

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 20 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 5 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Pending.

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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

  26/05439/TCA Submitted 11 Aug 2026 0m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  68 Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven) - Reduce lateral spread of the crown to the west to allow 1.5m clearance from camera and light column. 1255 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) - Carry out tip-reduction of lateral limb projecting north at 12m by 3m to mitigate risk of failure associated with presence of Inonotus hispidus. Carry out a crown reduction of up to 3m in height and spread to reduce wind-loading stresses on the main stem at 8m and at 16m. Remove dead stub at 16m. 1294 Robinia pseudoacacia (False Acacia) - Reduce crown to historic pollard points at approx. 9m to mitigate risk of failure of the main stem. 1341 Sorbus latifolia (Broad-leaved Whitebeam) - Reduce the crown in height by up to 3m with a lateral reduction of 1.5m to 2m, to lower the risk of failure associated with decay near the main stem union. 1571 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) - Reduce the crown in height by 5m, with a lateral reduction of 2.5 to 4m to reduce the likelihood of failure due to the discoverable decay within the union area and to allow clearance from adjacent lamp column.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 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

• 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.

  Awaiting decision Advertising