Planning application
Albany House 98 Petty France London SW1H 9EA
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
1 x honey locust (T1): Lift crown all round to give 5.5m clearance above ground level, by shortening the ends of drooping branches. 1 x Wild cherry (T2): Crown reduce to the previous most recent (outermost) reduction points.
As published by the council, reference 26/05684/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05684/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Received
- 19 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 19 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- SW1H 9EA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025.
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25/07812/FULL Awaiting decision
Albany House 98 Petty France London SW1H 9EA
Refurbishment, alterations and extensions including demolition of existing sixth floor to Petty France elevation and erection of three-storey roof top extension; removal of roof top plant and two storeys from the Palmer Street (tower) wing and their replacement with five storeys (net increase of three) and screened plant; central atrium extension; alterations to the Petty France facade at ground floor level, extension to the Palmer Street wing at ground floor level and improvement works to forecourt and greening; all in connection with provision of new hotel with ancillary uses (class C1).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Aug 2026
Received by Westminster
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28 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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24 Sep 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.
Nearby applications
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Albany House 98 Petty France London SW1H 9EA
88% historically approved · decision due ~23 Dec
Refurbishment, alterations and extensions including demolition of existing sixth floor to Petty France elevation and erection of three-storey roof top extension; removal of roof top plant and two storeys from the Palmer Street (tower) wing and their replacement with five storeys (net increase of three) and screened plant; central atrium extension; alterations to the Petty France facade at ground floor level, extension to the Palmer Street wing at ground floor level and improvement works to forecourt and greening; all in connection with provision of new hotel with ancillary uses (class C1).
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 243 docs -
Jolly St Ermins Hotel Caxton Street London SW1H 0QW
Replacement of existing ground floor entrance doors and new internal glazed draught lobby.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 14 docs -
Jolly St Ermins Hotel Caxton Street London SW1H 0QW
Variation of Condition 1 and removal of Condition 9 of planning permission dated 24 January 2011 (10/09203/FULL) for works to entrance forecourt, railings and arch, alterations to front entrance, construction of new link extension at rear of building, replacement roof plant and lift overrun, replacement windows, use of existing ground floor to extend hotel restaurant (including for use by members of the public) and use of eastern wing for additional hotel accommodation, namely to revise the design of the proposed new link block.
Granted Full applications Extension Roofing +1 8 docs -
Jolly St Ermins Hotel Caxton Street London SW1H 0QW
Details of facing and surfacing materials; detailed drawings of the new entrance ramp balustrade and colour of all new roof top plant and roof top enclosures pursuant to Conditions 2, 3(i) and 4 of listed building consent dated 24 January 2011 (RN: 10/09207).
Granted Conditions Roofing 1 doc -
Jolly St Ermins Hotel Caxton Street London SW1H 0QW
Details of facing and surfacing materials; detailed drawings of the new entrance ramp balustrade and colour of all new roof top plant and roof top enclosures pursuant to Conditions 3, 4 and 5 of planning permission dated 24 January 2011 (RN: 10/09203).
Granted Full applications Roofing 6 docs -
Jolly St Ermins Hotel Caxton Street London SW1H 0QW
External works to include works to entrance forecourt, railings and arch; installation of ramp; installation of canopy; creation of new link extension at rear of the building; replacement roof plant and lift overrun; and replacement of windows. Internal alterations throughout.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Roofing +1 1 doc
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