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Albany House 98 Petty France London SW1H 9EA

Decided Westminster 26/05684/TPO Trees

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.

  • 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).

    Submitted 28 Oct 2025 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Aug 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 28 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 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.

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  • Albany House 98 Petty France London SW1H 9EA

    25/07812/FULL Submitted 28 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    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).

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    18/00707/LBC Submitted 29 Jan 2018 50 yards away

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  • Jolly St Ermins Hotel Caxton Street London SW1H 0QW

    11/02585/FULL Submitted 15 Mar 2011 50 yards away

    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

    11/01768/ADLBC Submitted 24 Feb 2011 50 yards away

    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

    11/01766/ADFULL Submitted 24 Feb 2011 50 yards away

    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

    10/09207/LBC Submitted 25 Oct 2010 50 yards away

    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

In Westminster

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    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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    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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