Planning application
20 Queen's Grove London NW8 6EL
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Application to remove sycamore tree within rear garden of 20 Queens Grove due to its potentially hazardous condition (major cavity and significant decay) - See report and photographs for further information.
As published by the council, reference 26/05996/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05996/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 2 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 2 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- NW8 6EL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Sep 2026
Received by Westminster
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11 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 28 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 65 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 39 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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55 Queen's Grove London NW8 6EN
87% historically approved · decision due ~4 Feb
Relocation of external stairs to the rear garden, solar panels fitted to the existing roofline at second floor level, replacement railing to the front lightwell, alteration to and installation of windows and doors, repair to front door steps, and Juliet balcony at upper-ground level to rear.
Decided Full applications Windows or glazing 26 docs -
55 Queen's Grove London NW8 6EN
TG1 3 x lime: crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, retaining selected shortened furnishing growth and at least 50% of fine branch structure throughout the crown. T2 1 x lime: fell T3 1 x holly: reduce all round by up to 0.5m to shape, and crown lift by 0.75m
Granted Trees 8 docs -
50 Queen's Grove London NW8 6EN
1 x lime (T4): crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, retaining suitable furnishing growth and retaining 50% of remaining internal fine branch structure. Remove trunk and basal growth.
Granted Trees 6 docs -
50 Queen's Grove London NW8 6EN
T4 1 x lime: crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, retaining shortened furnishing growth and at least 50% of fine branch structure for crown continuity. Lift to 4m. Remove basal growth.
Granted Trees 7 docs
Other tree works applications
In Westminster
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26/06333/TCA Awaiting decision
Basement 17 Claverton Street London SW1V 3AY
Removal of an overgrown and poor specimen Leyland cypress tree in a confined space in the rear garden of 17 Claverton Street, Sw1v 3AY. We wish to remove this tree and replace it with a semi mature Amelanchier Lamarckii which is more appropriate for the space.
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26/06346/TPO Awaiting decision
Crown Court 123 Park Road London NW8 7JH
Front T1 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp) This 12m triple stem mature lime tree has previously been reduced, its cyclical prune is now due. The lateral growth is touching the windows and hangs low over the road. Suggested work: - crown reduction - reduce height 2m back to previous reduction points - reduce the lateral growth 2-2.5m back to previous reduction points, leaving furnishing growth - retain 50% of internal fine branch structure Front T2 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp) This 12m triple stem mature lime tree has previously been reduced, its cyclical prune is now due. The lateral growth is touching the windows and hangs low over the road. Suggested work: - crown reduction - reduce height 2m back to previous reduction points - reduce the lateral growth 2-2.5m back to previous reduction points, leaving furnishing growth - retain 50% of internal fine branch structure Front T3 London Plane x 1 (Platanus x hispanica) This 16m mature London plane has previously been pollarded, its cyclical prune is now due. Regrowth is touching the building and encroaching upon the balconies. Suggested work:- reduce all round 2-3m back to previous
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26/06307/TCA Awaiting decision
140 Loudoun Road London NW8 0ND
T1 Acer reduce by cira 1.5m to suitable pruning points T2 Mature apple tree - Crown lift to 2.5 metres from the ground and cut back from the public infrastructure. T3 Magnolia grandiflora - reduce by 1.5m and cut back from building creating a clearance of 2m T4 - Apple Tree - Remove deadwood and reduce crown by 1m Reason for work: General tree maintenance
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26/06302/TCA Awaiting decision
Old Admiralty Building Spring Gardens London SW1A 2AH
fell to 50mm from ground level Cherry trees in pots in courtyard (G1 - trees have extensive damage to main stems and crown)
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26/06282/TCA Awaiting decision
13 Randolph Crescent London W9 1DP
T4 - Reduce magnolia crown by 0.5?1m and thin by 10-15% all around, and remove any deadwood whilst retaining furnishing growth. This is to allow more light through the canopy and maintain the crown at a manageable size.