Planning application
28 Molyneux Street London W1H 5HW
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Crown reduce 1 no Silver Birch to rear garden by 30% Approx. 1.5m H x 1.5m W
As published by the council, reference 26/06123/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/06123/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 8 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 8 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- W1H 5HW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 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 3 November 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 64 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 37 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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Other tree works applications
In Westminster
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26/06121/TCA Awaiting decision
8A Melina Place London NW8 9SA
T1 - Magnolia- Reduce the overall crown by approximately 20%, pruning back to suitable growth points and maintaining a balanced, natural crown structure. Works to include selective crown reduction to achieve approximately 2 metres clearance from the building, whilst retaining an appropriate proportion of live growth. Reason for work: General tree maintenance T2 - Yew- Fell to ground level, Reason for work: Unsuitable location- close proximity to building
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26/06075/TCA Awaiting decision
134 Loudoun Road London NW8 0ND
T1 Lime Tree - repollard to previous pruning points as part of routine maintenance. This will take the tree from approx 12 meters to approx 10.
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26/05878/TPO Granted
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.
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26/05906/TPO Granted
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.
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26/05905/TPO Granted
26 Westbourne Terrace London W2 3UP
1 x London plane: crown lift low hanging twiggy growth to 6m and cut back from property to give a clearance of 5m.