Planning application
Albany House 98 Petty France London SW1H 9EA
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Tree 1 Honey Locust - Lift crown all round to give 5.5m clearance above ground level. Tree 2 Wild Cherry - Reduce crown to previous & outermost pruning points. Pruning cuts to be back to previous locations and to live growing points. Works to be undertaken to BS 3998: 2010 specifications. The works are a repeat of previous pruning works required to manage the trees in respect their juxtaposition with adjacent highway infrastructure.
As published by the council, reference 26/05684/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05684/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending
- 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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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 14 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.
What happens while it is decided
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.
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
87% 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 154 docs -
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Details of approval of, in consultation with TfL, a Construction Logistics Plan (CLP) before any works (including demolition) commence on site pursuant to condition 22 of planning permission dated 23rd December 2020 (RN:19/09813).
Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 4 docs -
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87% historically approved · decision due ~29 Dec
Variation of conditions 1, 11, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 of planning permission dated 11 March 2020 (RN: 19/03757/FULL) for the Demolition and redevelopment of existing building to provide a nine storey building (Basement, Lower Ground, Ground + 6 upper floors) and roof level plant, providing flexible commercial units at ground floor (Classes A1/A2/A3/D2) and lower ground floor (Class D2 gym), office accommodation (Class B1a) on upper levels, with cycle parking, changing facilities, waste storage and plant at basement level. NAMELY, for the removal of the basement level, reconfiguration of the ground floor, installation of secondary escape stair, increase in cycle parking, alterations to roof level including terrace, plant and lift overrun plus associated reconfiguration of the internal layout.
Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 47 docs -
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26/05927/TCA Awaiting decision
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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.
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26/05897/TCA Awaiting decision
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26/05878/TPO Decided
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1 x London plane: crown lift low hanging twiggy growth to 6m and cut back from property to give a clearance of 5m.