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39 Circus Road London NW8 9JG

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/05822/TPO Trees

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Proposal

T1 Holm Oak (Quercus ilex): H12/S9m. Reduce 3?4m (40%) to prior points; cut back from building for 2m clearance. Finish H8?9/S5?6m. Crown contacts building, risking render/gutter/roof abrasion, debris, damp and moss. Prevents nuisance while retaining dense rounded form, amenity/screening; species tolerates hard reduction. T3 Horse Chestnut: H15/S11m. Reduce 2?3m to prior points; remove epicormic growth to crown break. Finish H12?13/S8?9m. As T2: removes weak regrowth, restores structure and managed envelope. T4 Horse Chestnut: H14/S10m. Reduce 2?3m (30%); crown lift for 2m clearance above fence. Finish H11?12/S7?8m. Lower limbs contact/overhang fence, causing damage and restricting access. Lift removes conflict; reduction manages crown/end-weight while retaining health/form. T6 False Acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia): H15/S11m. Reduce 2?3m (30%); remove epicormic growth to crown break. Finish H12?13/S8?9m. Brittle species; weak regrowth increases sudden branch-failure risk. Reduces failure risk/wind loading and restores managed size. T7 Lime (Tilia ? europaea): H14/S10m. Reduce 2?3m (30%) to prior points; remove epicormic growth to crown break. Finish H11?12/S7?8m. Weak post-reduction/pollard regrowth is prone to shedding. Restores a manageable, sound crown consistent with past management. T9 Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus): H13/S9m. Reduce 2?3m (30%) to prior points; crown lift to 4m. Finish H10-11/S6-7m. Maintains managed size and pedestrian/vehicle clearance while retaining structure/amenity. T10 False Acacia: H14/S10m. Reduce 2?3m (30%); crown lift to 4m. Finish H11?12/S7?8m. Brittle wood/end-weight warrants reduction to lower failure risk; 4m lift provides access clearance.

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

Application record

Reference
26/05822/TPO
Category
Trees
Status
Pending
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 Awaiting decision

    39 Circus Road London NW8 9JG

    T2 Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum): H16/S12m. Reduce 2?3m (30%) to prior points; remove all epicormic growth to crown break. Finish H13?14/S9?10m. Dense poorly attached regrowth is failure-prone. Restores structure, reduces end-weight and retains managed size and health/amenity. T5 Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera): H8/S6m. Reduce 2?3m (30%); remove epicormic growth to crown break. Finish H6/S4m. Dense regrowth has created a congested/poorly structured crown. Restores balance and reduces wind load/end-weight. T8 Black Mulberry (Morus nigra): H7 S8m. Sensitively reduce laterals 1?2m (20%) to clear lawn/roadside. Finish H6?7/S6?7m; clearance 2.5?3m. Minimal pruning retains characteristic low spreading gnarled form, amenity and heritage value. T13 London Plane (Platanus × hispanica): H18 S14m. Reduce 3 to 4m (30%); 2.5m clearance from buildings/walls; thin 20%; remove dead/rubbing/crossing branches. Finish H14 15/S9 10m. Crown encroaches on structures, risking wall/gutter/roof damage and restricting light. Reduction/clearance restores separation; thinning improves light/reduces wind load; removing defective growth reduces decay risk/improves structure. Retains vigour/significant amenity.

    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. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 19 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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  • 39 Circus Road London NW8 9JG

    26/05785/TCA Submitted 24 Aug 2026 0m away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

    T2 Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum): H16/S12m. Reduce 2?3m (30%) to prior points; remove all epicormic growth to crown break. Finish H13?14/S9?10m. Dense poorly attached regrowth is failure-prone. Restores structure, reduces end-weight and retains managed size and health/amenity. T5 Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera): H8/S6m. Reduce 2?3m (30%); remove epicormic growth to crown break. Finish H6/S4m. Dense regrowth has created a congested/poorly structured crown. Restores balance and reduces wind load/end-weight. T8 Black Mulberry (Morus nigra): H7 S8m. Sensitively reduce laterals 1?2m (20%) to clear lawn/roadside. Finish H6?7/S6?7m; clearance 2.5?3m. Minimal pruning retains characteristic low spreading gnarled form, amenity and heritage value. T13 London Plane (Platanus × hispanica): H18 S14m. Reduce 3 to 4m (30%); 2.5m clearance from buildings/walls; thin 20%; remove dead/rubbing/crossing branches. Finish H14 15/S9 10m. Crown encroaches on structures, risking wall/gutter/roof damage and restricting light. Reduction/clearance restores separation; thinning improves light/reduces wind load; removing defective growth reduces decay risk/improves structure. Retains vigour/significant amenity.

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  • 33 Circus Road London NW8 9JG

    25/05369/TCA Submitted 31 Jul 2025 13m away

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  • 31 Circus Road London NW8 9JG

    26/04943/FULL Submitted 23 Jul 2026 24m away

    87% 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 24m 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)

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  • 31 Circus Road London NW8 9JG

    25/09175/LBC Submitted 18 Dec 2025 24m 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)

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  • 31 Circus Road London NW8 9JG

    25/09174/FULL Submitted 18 Dec 2025 24m away

    87% 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

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