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 0m 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 46m 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

• St Georges House 82 Vincent Square London SW1P 2PF

  26/02067/FULL Submitted 27 Mar 2026 49m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~22 May

  Installation of external air conditioning unit located on existing third floor roof terrace.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs

• Silvertown House 87 Vincent Square London SW1P 2PQ

  26/01292/FULL Submitted 2 Mar 2026 59m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~6 May

  Installation of rainwater pipes with hopper heads to the south-east (Rutherford Street elevation) and north-west elevations (rear elevation) of the building.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 18 docs

• Westminster School Playing Fields Vincent Square London SW1P 2PW

  25/06414/TPO Submitted 8 Sep 2025 63m away

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

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 4 Vincent Square London SW1P 2LX

  20/05886/ADLBC Submitted 21 Sep 2020 83m away

  Details of new windows and alterations proposed to front lower ground floor chimney breast pursuant to condition 4 of listed building consent dated 11 August 2020 (RN:20/03714).

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 26/05961/TCA Awaiting decision

  34 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PD

  Front garden: plum (T1) - fell. Reason: to allow more light into the garden.

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/05966/TPO Awaiting decision

  7 Abbey Road London NW8 9AA

  1 x lime (front): Proposed crown reduction: 20%. Thin canopy interior by 10% for light penetration. Clear all branches within 2m of building façade. Selected deadwood removal throughout.Trimming to address encroachment on street light and signage - remove epicormic growth from lower trunk from ground level to crown break at about 4m from ground level.

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/05927/TCA Awaiting decision

  Little Venice Gardens Randolph Road London W9 1AN

  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.

  31 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/05897/TCA Awaiting decision

  71 Lothrop Street London W10 4JD

  (T1) - Silver Birch(Betula pendula) -reduce crown by 30%(2m) to suitable growth points -reduce lateral branch spread by up to 1.75m to match, shape and balance -crown lift removing lowest inbound branches to main trunk union All works are for routine maintenance.

  28 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/05878/TPO Decided

  16 Westbourne Terrace London W2 3UW

  1 x London plane: crown lift low hanging twiggy growth to 6m and cut back from property to give a clearance of 5m.

  27 Aug 2026 Trees