Planning application
119 Eaton Square London SW1W 9AL
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Tree nn.3 - Pyracantha coccinea - Pyracanthea - Fell to ground level and grind out stump. Tree 467 - Acacia dealbata - Mimosa - Fell to ground level and grind out stump. (the client has requested the Mimosa to be felled and stump grinded). Tree 464 - Acer negundo - Box Elder - 1-1.5m reduction of lower west canopy. Cut back off neighbouring building to provide 1m clearance. Tree 466 - London Plane Tree - Cut back off building to provide 1-2m clearance. Tree 471 - London Plane Tree - Raise lower canopy to 5.5m over road. Tree 465 - London Plane Tree - Cut back off building to provide 2m clearance. Tree 469 - Robina pseudoacacia - Deadwood. Raise lower canopy to 3m. Shorten upper dead stem to 7m to old pruning points. Tree nn.4 - London Plane Tree - Cut back off building to provide 2m clearance.
As published by the council, reference 26/05851/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05851/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 26 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 26 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- SW1W 9AL
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 3 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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26/03817/LBC Decided
119 Eaton Square London SW1W 9AL
Variation of condition 2 of listed building consent dated 22 June 2023 (RN: 23/03155/LBC ) for the: Temporary installation for a three year period of debris netting to external elevations of tower and North elevation, temporary scaffolding crash deck to internal belfry under existing steel sleeper joist and brick jack arch roof (St. Peter's Church). Namely, to allow extension of time for removal of the netting and fixing for a further of 1 year.
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22/02944/LBC Granted
119 Eaton Square London SW1W 9AL
Removal of decayed stone and failed historic cement stone repairs to high level masonry and replacement with new stone to match existing, repointing of empty and failing mortar joints, reinforcement of structural tower internal steelwork, removal of collapsing rendered soffit to portico, installation of structural stabilisation to portico soffit, new copper sheet roof coverings and replacement of decayed timber roof substrate, replacement of rendered soffit with new lime render, and decorated with lime paint.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 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 21 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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119 Eaton Square London SW1W 9AL
90% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug
Variation of condition 2 of listed building consent dated 22 June 2023 (RN: 23/03155/LBC ) for the: Temporary installation for a three year period of debris netting to external elevations of tower and North elevation, temporary scaffolding crash deck to internal belfry under existing steel sleeper joist and brick jack arch roof (St. Peter's Church). Namely, to allow extension of time for removal of the netting and fixing for a further of 1 year.
Decided Heritage and listed buildings -
St Peters Church Eaton Square London SW1W 0HQ
Request to bring the whole building under Faculty Jurisdiction.
Granted 4 docs -
19 Wilton Street London SW1X 7AX
87% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jan
Demolition of rear extensions and erection of replacement rear extensions at lower ground, ground and first floor level, including first floor balcony; erection of a rear garden studio structure; replacement of single glazed windows with double glazed windows; and associated external alterations. (Linked to 25/08346/LBC)
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition +1 28 docs -
19 Wilton Street London SW1X 7AX
90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jan
Demolition of rear extensions and erection of replacement rear extensions at lower ground, ground and first floor level, including first floor balcony; erection of a rear garden studio structure; replacement of single glazed windows with double glazed windows; associated external alterations; and internal alterations. (Linked to 25/08345/FULL)
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition +1 23 docs -
20 Wilton Street London SW1X 7AX
Replacement of existing timber framed glazed doors to ground floor rear, installation of railing to rear and internal works (part-retrospective).
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 18 docs -
119 Eaton Square London SW1W 9AL
Removal of decayed stone and failed historic cement stone repairs to high level masonry and replacement with new stone to match existing, repointing of empty and failing mortar joints, reinforcement of structural tower internal steelwork, removal of collapsing rendered soffit to portico, installation of structural stabilisation to portico soffit, new copper sheet roof coverings and replacement of decayed timber roof substrate, replacement of rendered soffit with new lime render, and decorated with lime paint.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs
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26/05927/TCA Awaiting decision
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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.
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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.