7 Abbey Road London NW8 9AA

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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 60 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Westminster for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 5 Abbey Road London NW8 9AA

  26/02531/CLEUD Submitted 17 Apr 2026 17m away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~19 Jun

  Lawful development certificate to confirm that the use of the building is offices (other than basement used for retail).

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 20 docs

• 3 Abbey Road London NW8 9AY

  26/03255/TPO Submitted 18 May 2026 30m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~21 Jul

  3 Abbey Road: 1 x horse chestnut (T1, front): crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, retaining shortened furnishing growth and at least 50% of fine branch structure to maintain crown continuity. 1 x wingnut (T2, front): Crown reduce by approx. 2m, to suitable secondary growth; retaining furnishing and a naturally balanced canopy outline. Crown lift to give 3m clearance from ground level, by shortening lowest branches. 5 Abbey Road: 1 x lime (T3, front): crown reduce by approx. 2m, to suitable secondary growth; retaining furnishing and a naturally balanced canopy outline. Reduce roadside limb (at about 9m) by about 2.5m.

  Awaiting decision Trees 9 docs

• 5 Abbey Road London NW8 9AA

  26/03370/TPO Submitted 18 May 2026 30m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~21 Jul

  1 x lime (T3, front): crown reduce by approx. 2m, to suitable secondary growth; retaining furnishing and a naturally balanced canopy outline. Reduce roadside limb (at about 9m) by about 2.5m.

  Awaiting decision Trees 9 docs

• 5 Hill Road London NW8 9QE

  25/06432/TPO Submitted 9 Sep 2025 66m away

  1 x Crab apple (front): Prune back to most recent, previous reduction points, leaving shortened furnishing growth and 50% internal fine branch structure.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 5 Hill Road London NW8 9QE

  25/06605/TCA Submitted 9 Sep 2025 66m away

  1 x Magnolia (front): Prune back to most recent, previous reduction points, leaving shortened furnishing growth and 50% internal fine branch structure.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 31A Grove End Road London NW8 9LY

  26/03614/TPO Submitted 2 Jun 2026 73m away

  1 x lime (T1): Reduce branches towards the house by 1-1.5 metres (to go no further than the previous cutting points). Reduce and shape branches towards the adjacent block of flats known as Grove End Gardens by 2-3 metres (to leave flowing crown outline, whilst retaining the internal branch foliage). Reduce the length of the dead stems in the upper crown by 2-3 metres, cutting them back to live side shoots to act as a framework for future growth). Remove all the remaining dead wood.

  Granted Trees 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
• 26/05927/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
• 26/05906/TPO Decided

  Barness Court 6 - 8 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