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39 Circus Road London NW8 9JG

Decided Westminster 26/05822/TPO Trees

Works: Trees Small domestic

Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

T1 Holm Oak: crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, and prune back from building to provide 2m clearance T2 Horse Chestnut: crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, retaining furnishing growth. Remove all epicormic growth to crown break. T3 Horse Chestnut: crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, retaining furnishing growth. Remove all epicormic growth to crown break. T4 Horse Chestnut: crown lift small diameter branches only (up to 5cm diameter) to give 1m clearance above fence. T6 False Acacia: crown reduce all round by 1-1.5m, pruning back to suitable growth points and shaping to create a natural rounded canopy outline. Crown lift by 1-2m. Remove epicormic growth to crown break. T7 Lime: crown lift to 4m, pruning small diameter branches only (up to 5cm). T9 Hornbeam: crown lift to 4m, pruning small diameter branches only (up to 5cm). T10 False Acacia: reduce lateral spread by 1-2m all round, with no height reduction, pruning back to suitable growth points and shaping sides to create natural oval canopy outline. Crown lift to 4m.

As published by the council, reference 26/05822/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/05822/TPO
Category
Trees
Status
Decided
Received
24 Aug 2026
Validated
24 Aug 2026
Postcode
NW8 9JG

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • 26/05785/TCA Decided

    39 Circus Road London NW8 9JG

    T5 Hornbeam: crown lift small diameter branches only (up to 5cm diameter) to give 1m clearance above fence. T8 Black Mulberry: Reduce overextended lateral limbs over lawn and road by 1-2m, and lift to 2.5-3m, pruning back to suitable growth points and maintaining natural rounded form. 1 x False Acacia (no tree number, adjacent to neighbours' flank wall and growing in front of camera): reduce to previous pollard points, just below camera height. T13 London plane: crown reduce overextended limbs by 2-3m into main canopy line, without carrying out overall crown reduction. Crown lift over neighbour's property to give 2.5m clearance. Lift fine pendulous branches all round by 1-2m.

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Aug 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 28 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 6 Oct 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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  • 39 Circus Road London NW8 9JG

    26/05785/TCA Submitted 24 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

    T5 Hornbeam: crown lift small diameter branches only (up to 5cm diameter) to give 1m clearance above fence. T8 Black Mulberry: Reduce overextended lateral limbs over lawn and road by 1-2m, and lift to 2.5-3m, pruning back to suitable growth points and maintaining natural rounded form. 1 x False Acacia (no tree number, adjacent to neighbours' flank wall and growing in front of camera): reduce to previous pollard points, just below camera height. T13 London plane: crown reduce overextended limbs by 2-3m into main canopy line, without carrying out overall crown reduction. Crown lift over neighbour's property to give 2.5m clearance. Lift fine pendulous branches all round by 1-2m.

    Decided Trees
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  • 33 Circus Road London NW8 9JG

    25/05369/TCA Submitted 31 Jul 2025 50 yards away

    1 x Portuguese Laurel (T2): Reduce back to most recent previous reduction points, approx 1 metre.

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  • 31 Circus Road London NW8 9JG

    26/04943/FULL Submitted 23 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

    Internal and external alterations to the listed dwellinghouse, including window upgrades, alterations to internal openings and rear terrace, removal of modern additions, and construction of a new conservatory extension, with associated landscaping works. (Linked to 26/04944/LBC)

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  • 31 Circus Road London NW8 9JG

    26/04944/LBC Submitted 23 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

    Internal and external alterations to the listed dwellinghouse, including window upgrades, alterations to internal openings and rear terrace, removal of modern additions, and construction of a new conservatory extension, with associated landscaping works. (Linked to 26/04943/FULL)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 19 docs
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  • 31 Circus Road London NW8 9JG

    25/09175/LBC Submitted 18 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~12 Feb

    Amendments to the elevations; new external staircase leading to the existing terrace; alterations to existing garage to create a new studio apartment for guests; changes to layout and interior, improvement of thermal performance; and associated works. (Linked with 25/09174/FULL)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 25 docs
  • 31 Circus Road London NW8 9JG

    25/09174/FULL Submitted 18 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~12 Feb

    Alterations to windows and doors; erection of rear / side external staircase leading to the existing terrace; alterations to existing garage to create habitable accomodation including roof/rear extension; installation of air conditioning unit within front garden (Circus Road frontage); and associated works. (Linked with 25/09175/LBC)

    Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 31 docs

In Westminster

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    General maintenance works unless otherwise stated: Front Garden: T1: Malus: Approximately 5.00m. Reduce crown by approximately 1.20m, reducing protruding branches back into the main crown structure. Thin crown density by up to 20%. Ensure an approximate 0.70m clearance of the lamp post. T2: Winter Flowering Cherry: Approximately 5.00m: Reduce crown by up to approximately 1.00m. Thin crown density by 15%. Remove dead wood. Rear Garden: T2: Magnolia - (smaller tree): Approximately 6.00m. Remove one large dead stem. Remove any dead wood or dying branches within the main crown structure. T3: Mature Cherry - (remaining stem): Approximately 7.00m. This tree is now completely dead. Fell to ground level. T4: Bay - (on rear boundary): Approximately 4.00m. This tree is in quite poor condition. Section fell to ground level. T5: Mature Bay - (growing within the curtilage of 40 Ryders Terrace & overhanging 47 Carlton Hill): Approximately 5.00m. Reducing the overhang of this tree will increase space and light levels at No.47. Reduce lateral and sublateral branches overhanging No.47 by up to approximately 1.25m back to as near to the boundary. Control encroachment.

    Received 29 Oct, published by the council 1 Nov 2026 Trees
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  • 26/07378/TCA Awaiting decision

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    Received 28 Oct, published by the council 1 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/07383/TCA Awaiting decision

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