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Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/06534/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

1 x London plane (T1): Crown lift to 7m from ground level 1 x London plane (T72): Crown lift to 7m from ground level 1 x London plane (T46): Crown lift by 1 m to 4m from ground level 1 x London plane (T45): Crown lift by 2-3m over road and pavement to 7m from ground level 1 x London plane (T42): Crown lift to 6-7m from ground level (below crown break) 1 x London plane (T37): Crown lift by 1-2m over road and pavement to 7m from ground level (small diameter pendulous branches only) 1 x London plane (T36): Crown lift over pavement to 5-6 m from ground level (small diameter pendulous branches only) 1 x London plane (T31): Crown lift low pendulous growth by 2 m to 6-7m from ground level 1 x London plane (T29): Crown lift to 6m from ground level. 1 x London plane (T23): Crown lift to 5-6m from ground level to crown break. 1 x London plane (T22): Crown lift over pavement to 7m from ground level. Lift one pendulous branch over garden by 1-2m. 1 x London plane (T16): Crown lift over road and pavement by reduction of low laterals by up to 4-5m to suitable branch junctions, retaining selected furnishing growth. Crown lift pendulous growth only over garden by up to 2m. 1 x London plane (T15): Crown lift by 2 m over road and pavement to 6-7m from ground level. 1 x London plane (T10): Crown lift by 2 m over road and pavement to 6-7m from ground level. 1 x London plane (T9): Crown lift by 2 m over road and pavement to 6-7m from ground level. 1 x London plane (T7): Crown lift over pavement to 7m from ground level to crown break. 1 x London plane (T5): Crown lift over road and pavement to 6m from ground level. 1 x London plane (T11): Crown lift one small diameter pendulous branch projecting to north by 1-2m 1 x London plane (T52): Crown lift small diameter pendulous branches to 7m from ground level to crown break. 1 x London plane (T54): Crown lift small diameter pendulous branches to 7m

As published by the council, reference 26/06534/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/06534/TPO
Category
Trees
Status
Pending
Received
22 Sep 2026
Validated
22 Sep 2026
Postcode
W1H 6LJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 9 applications since 2004: 7 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/07205/TPO Awaiting decision

    Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ

    T8 - CHERRY - - End-weight reduction - Specified extent Reduce crown of NE stem by 1 .5m, reducing load on decay canker and subsequent risk of failure. T22 - ACER - Prune from adjacent structure to clear lamp column by 1 meter T24 - CHERRY - - Lift low canopy - Pedestrian clearance to 4.5m over road. T37 - CHERRY - Remove faulted limb / limbs Remove lowest south facing branch to stem. G73 - CERCIS CANADENSIS - Lift low canopy - Pedestrian clearance to 2.5 m over footpath.

    Submitted 21 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/00162/TPO Granted

    Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ

    T1 x London plane (T34): Remove one limb to main trunk (limb at approximately 12 m from ground level projecting south west with evident Inonotus bracket).

    Decided 28 Jan 2026 Trees
  • 25/08767/TPO Granted

    Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ

    T23 - oversize Massaria branch to remove - 15 metres height, easterly orientation, 7 metres long, 150mm diameter T55 - oversize Massaria branch to remove - 14 metres height, southerly orientation, 7 metres long, 150mm diameter T55 - oversize Massaria branch to remove - 10 metres height, northerly orientation, 8 metres long, 150mm diameter T56 - oversize Massaria branch to remove - 16 metres height, westerly orientation, 8 metres long, 200mm diameter T54 - oversize Massaria branch to remove - 8 metres height, southerly orientation, 5 metres long, 170mm diameter

    Decided 26 Jan 2026 Trees
  • 11/11418/TPO Granted

    Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ

    50 trees - tree surgery as per attached specification11 trees - removal and replacement (1 x London plane (56), 4 x figs (18, 41, 60, 61), 1 x cotoneaster (26), 2 x cherries (46, 53) 1 x Laburnum (50), 1 x hawthorn (51), 1 x Magnolia (62)).

    Decided 31 Jan 2012 Trees
  • 10/09352/ADV Granted

    Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ

    Display for LED lighting on 12 trees within the square gardens for a temporary period between 1 December 2010 until 30 November 2011.

    Decided 17 Dec 2010 Advertising
  • 05/00466/FULL Granted

    Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ

    Landscaping works including resurfacing of footpaths, relocation of gardeners' compound, new fencing and refurbishment of children's play area.

    Decided 28 Feb 2005 Full applications
  • 04/08643/TPO Granted

    Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ

    Several trees:Tree surgery and felling

    Decided 4 Jan 2005 Trees
  • 04/00922/TPO Granted

    Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ

    26 x London Planes: selective crown thinning, lifting and reduction of specific branches and removal of dead wood.1 x London Plane (T16): fell2 x Ailanthus: fell

    Decided 24 Feb 2004 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Sep 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 30 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 17 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 86 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 49 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About tree works applications

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Nearby applications

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  • Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ

    26/07205/TPO Submitted 21 Oct 2026 50 yards away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~16 Dec

    T8 - CHERRY - - End-weight reduction - Specified extent Reduce crown of NE stem by 1 .5m, reducing load on decay canker and subsequent risk of failure. T22 - ACER - Prune from adjacent structure to clear lamp column by 1 meter T24 - CHERRY - - Lift low canopy - Pedestrian clearance to 4.5m over road. T37 - CHERRY - Remove faulted limb / limbs Remove lowest south facing branch to stem. G73 - CERCIS CANADENSIS - Lift low canopy - Pedestrian clearance to 2.5 m over footpath.

    Awaiting decision Trees

  • Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ

    05/00466/FULL Submitted 21 Jan 2005 50 yards away

    Landscaping works including resurfacing of footpaths, relocation of gardeners' compound, new fencing and refurbishment of children's play area.

    Granted Full applications 20 docs

  • Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ

    25/08767/TPO Submitted 2 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    T23 - oversize Massaria branch to remove - 15 metres height, easterly orientation, 7 metres long, 150mm diameter T55 - oversize Massaria branch to remove - 14 metres height, southerly orientation, 7 metres long, 150mm diameter T55 - oversize Massaria branch to remove - 10 metres height, northerly orientation, 8 metres long, 150mm diameter T56 - oversize Massaria branch to remove - 16 metres height, westerly orientation, 8 metres long, 200mm diameter T54 - oversize Massaria branch to remove - 8 metres height, southerly orientation, 5 metres long, 170mm diameter

    Granted Trees 13 docs

  • Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ

    04/08643/TPO Submitted 1 Nov 2004 50 yards away

    Several trees:Tree surgery and felling

    Granted Trees 1 doc

  • Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ

    10/09352/ADV Submitted 27 Oct 2010 50 yards away

    Display for LED lighting on 12 trees within the square gardens for a temporary period between 1 December 2010 until 30 November 2011.

    Granted Advertising Trees 7 docs

  • Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ

    04/00922/TPO Submitted 6 Feb 2004 50 yards away

    26 x London Planes: selective crown thinning, lifting and reduction of specific branches and removal of dead wood.1 x London Plane (T16): fell2 x Ailanthus: fell

    Granted Trees 1 doc

In Westminster

  • 26/06901/TPO Decided

    110 Maida Vale London W9 1PS

    T3 Walnut: Raise crown over the beds by approximately 2m and clear Cherry. Reduce remaining crown back to previous and most recent reduction points up to approximately 1.5m. Thin crown density evenly throughout by 20%. T4 Walnut: Reduce back to previous and most recent points of reduction up to approximately 1.5m. Thin crown density by 20%. Remove dead wood. T5 Fig: Reduce lateral growth hard back garden side by approximately 1.25-1.5m. Reduce crown height back to previous points of reduction (approximately 1.4m). T7 Mulberry: Reduce crown road side by approximately 1.2m. Raise crown road side by approximately 1.2m. Thin crown density throughout by 20%. Reduce remaining over extended branches which protrude from the main crown structure back in to the main crown.

    Received 8 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/07241/TCA Awaiting decision

    11 Castellain Road London W9 1EY

    T1 - Mature Sycamore- Carry out a crown reduction of up to 3m in height and up to 2m laterally back to the previous, most recent established pruning points, retaining a balanced crown structure and natural form. Pruning cuts will be made to suitable growth points. T2 - Field Maple- Undertake a crown reduction of approx 2m in height and 1.5m laterally appropriate to the tree?s condition, structure and previous pruning history, whilst retaining a natural crown shape and viable growth points. Where suitable, reduce the crown to the previous reduction points, pruning back to appropriate secondary branches or growth points to create a balanced, natural-flowing canopy outline. As an Arboricultural Approved contractor (#AC2626), all works will be undertaken in accordance with BS39982010 - Tree Work - Recommendations. Reason for work: General tree maintenance

    Received 22 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/07207/TCA Awaiting decision

    2 Motcomb Street London SW1X 8JU

    T1, T2 and T3 - Bay Laurel reduce height by approx 2-3m from tips and shorten lateral growth by 1m from tips.

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/07205/TPO Awaiting decision

    Garden Enclosure Portman Square London W1H 6LJ

    T8 - CHERRY - - End-weight reduction - Specified extent Reduce crown of NE stem by 1 .5m, reducing load on decay canker and subsequent risk of failure. T22 - ACER - Prune from adjacent structure to clear lamp column by 1 meter T24 - CHERRY - - Lift low canopy - Pedestrian clearance to 4.5m over road. T37 - CHERRY - Remove faulted limb / limbs Remove lowest south facing branch to stem. G73 - CERCIS CANADENSIS - Lift low canopy - Pedestrian clearance to 2.5 m over footpath.

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/07220/TCA Awaiting decision

    Overseas House Park Place London SW1A 1LR

    T1 Betula jacquemontii- Fell- This tree has out grown its position in the small herbacious border and garden, it is blocking light and the roots are suppressing the growth of other ornamental shrubs and trees- The owner would like to remove it before it gets any larger- a poor choice for such a small garden, also blocking the view in to Green park. T2 Prunus sp.- Fell As above , in addition the trees lower branches have been removed and now has impaired form, is being suppressed by the London Plane tree and it has very few blossoms in the spring. If nessessary the tree owner would be prepared to replace the two trees with a more suitable tree

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees