Westminster School Playing Fields Vincent Square London SW1P 2PW

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 25/09373/TPO Granted

  Westminster School Playing Fields Vincent Square London SW1P 2PW

  1 x London plane (T54): Reduce upper crown height by 6-8m to suitable branch unions to provide even and flowing canopy outline for regenerative growth. Reduce upper east leader by 5-7m to draw in over-extended crown above previously reduced leader beneath. Prune previously reduced east leader developing from cavity where not regenerated by up to a further 1.5m to encourage regenerative growth. Reduce south west leader developing from cavity by 6-7m to suitable unions to give even and flowing canopy outline for regenerative growth. Remove central western leader - Massaria damaged limb - back to main stem at approximately 12m height. Reduce north west leader by 3-4m to suitable unions. Any remaining outstanding spread / height reduce by up to 3-4m to bring into line with remainder of reduced crown shape. 1 x London plane (T61): Reduce northern upright leader with bracing attached by 2-3m to suitable unions to reduce over-extended form and retain even and flowing canopy outline (Inonotus hispidus fruiting bracket identified at 12m above cobra bracing). See images in submitted report reference AAN01/AS/MF/0147/25, addendum note 12 December 2025.

  Decided 28 Jan 2026 Trees
• 25/09258/FULL Granted

  Westminster School Playing Fields Vincent Square London SW1P 2PW

  Refurbishment of the existing recreation area within Vincent Square playing fields, including the installation of planting, soft and hard landscaping and outdoor play and education equipment.

  Decided 22 May 2026 Full applications
• 25/06414/TPO Granted

  Westminster School Playing Fields Vincent Square London SW1P 2PW

  Tree works as specified at section 5 of the submitted tree report dated 29 August 2025, reference AS/MF/0147/25

  Decided 25 Sep 2025 Trees

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 28 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 5 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Pending.

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• Westminster School Playing Fields Vincent Square London SW1P 2PW

  25/09373/TPO Submitted 31 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  1 x London plane (T54): Reduce upper crown height by 6-8m to suitable branch unions to provide even and flowing canopy outline for regenerative growth. Reduce upper east leader by 5-7m to draw in over-extended crown above previously reduced leader beneath. Prune previously reduced east leader developing from cavity where not regenerated by up to a further 1.5m to encourage regenerative growth. Reduce south west leader developing from cavity by 6-7m to suitable unions to give even and flowing canopy outline for regenerative growth. Remove central western leader - Massaria damaged limb - back to main stem at approximately 12m height. Reduce north west leader by 3-4m to suitable unions. Any remaining outstanding spread / height reduce by up to 3-4m to bring into line with remainder of reduced crown shape. 1 x London plane (T61): Reduce northern upright leader with bracing attached by 2-3m to suitable unions to reduce over-extended form and retain even and flowing canopy outline (Inonotus hispidus fruiting bracket identified at 12m above cobra bracing). See images in submitted report reference AAN01/AS/MF/0147/25, addendum note 12 December 2025.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 86 Vincent Square London SW1P 2PG

  26/00470/TCA Submitted 27 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~24 Mar

  FRONT GARDEN T1 Liquidamber (Liquidamber styraciflua) Reduce crown to the most recent previous reduction points, retaining some furnishing growth, removing approx. 1.5-2m of new growth. Final height 9m and final overall spread 4.5m. T2 Katsura (Cerciiphyllum japonicum) Reduce crown to the most recent previous reduction points, retaining some furnishing growth, removing approx. 2.5m of new growth. Final height 8m and final overall spread 5m. T3 Indian Bean Tree (Catalpa bignoniodes) Re-Pollard back to previous pollard points removing approximately 4m of new growth. Final height 3m and spread 2m.

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• Flat 2 83 Vincent Square London SW1P 2PF

  23/04804/ADFULL Submitted 11 Jul 2023 50 yards away

  Detailed drawings of new windows pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 29th June 2023. (RN: 23/02190/FULL)

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 6 docs

• Flats Basement & 1 - 8 83 Vincent Square London SW1P 2PF

  03/06701/TCA Submitted 20 Aug 2003 50 yards away

  1 x Cherry: lightly reduce to improve vigour 1 x Cherry (rear): crown reduce by 1.5m and clean out crown.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• 84 Vincent Square London SW1P 2PF

  07/00450/LBC Submitted 12 Jan 2007 50 yards away

  Internal alterations including the erection and removal of internal partitions.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 5 docs

• Flat 5 83 Vincent Square London SW1P 2PF

  19/00963/ADFULL Submitted 8 Feb 2019 50 yards away

  Detailed drawings of replacement windows to include integral glazing bars pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 28 January 2019 (RN:18/09837)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 26/07520/TPO Awaiting decision

  Lords Cricket Ground St John's Wood Road London NW8 8QZ

  2 lime trees located to the west of the Allen Stand and north of Lords Tavern, by the Grace Gate entrance from St John's Wood Road. These trees are noted as T7 and T8 on attached plans and reports. Roots belonging to both trees were severed during excavations for service trenches associated with construction of the Allen Stand on site. Static load tests were carried out to both trees in April 2026, which flagged T7 as having an insufficient safety factor. T7 was therefore recommended for a 3m reduction in height to reduce the risk of failure. Due to T7 and T8 forming a continuous canopy, T8 has also been recommended for the same specification of reduction to prevent exposing its crown to excessive wind loading.

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees
• 26/07523/TCA Awaiting decision

  Lancaster House Stable Yard Road London SW1A 1BB

  T5 - False Acacia Reduce Crown in Height (by 3m) and Shape (Specify final height and width) Reduce in height by 3m. Tag 1052 T11 Holm Oak Dismantle to ground level Tag 4049

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees
• 26/07469/TPO Awaiting decision

  48 Craven Hill Gardens London W2 3EA

  T1 London plane: crown reduce back to previous, most recent reduction points (approx. 3-4m).

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees
• 26/07483/TCA Awaiting decision

  144 Hamilton Terrace London NW8 9UX

  T1: Cherry: To thin by 15% T2: Group Purple Plums: 30% Thin and 1.5m reduction leaving a balanced crown shape. T3: Lime: Pollard to previous reduction points leaving some shortened furnishing growth T4: Japanese Maple: To thin crown density by 30% All works being carried out as general maintenance

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees
• 26/07484/TCA Awaiting decision

  208 Randolph Avenue London W9 1PF

  T3 ? Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), located in the rear garden of 208 Randolph Avenue, London W9 1PF. Proposed works: Fell T3 Sycamore to ground level and remove the resulting timber and arisings. The tree has been classified as Category U in the Arboricultural Implications Assessment (Report J69.34, dated 12 October 2026) prepared by Broad Oak Tree Consultants. The assessment identifies significant basal decay, a basal cavity, structural deterioration and crown dieback. The report recommends pollarding at approximately 8 metres or felling. Full removal is proposed due to the tree's poor structural condition and associated safety concerns.

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Trees