Planning application
31 Avenue Road NW8 6BS
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 Sycamore and T2 Hawthorn - Fell to combat subsidence damage to 46 Townshend Road, London, NW8 6LE
As published by the council, reference 26/06564/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/06564/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 24 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 24 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- NW8 6BS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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25/09392/TCA Granted
31 Avenue Road NW8 6BS
T1 1 x ash: reduce height by approx. 3m back to previous points. T2 1 x cypress: cut back from building to give 2m clearance. T3 1 x hawthorn: reduce height by 1.5m and shape sides to balance. T4 1 x sycamore: fell. T5 1 x pear: reduce lateral branches growing towards house back to previous, most recent reduction points.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Sep 2026
Received by Westminster
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30 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 19 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 73 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
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 0.3 miles
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31 Avenue Road NW8 6BS
T1 1 x ash: reduce height by approx. 3m back to previous points. T2 1 x cypress: cut back from building to give 2m clearance. T3 1 x hawthorn: reduce height by 1.5m and shape sides to balance. T4 1 x sycamore: fell. T5 1 x pear: reduce lateral branches growing towards house back to previous, most recent reduction points.
Granted Trees 1 doc -
21 Avenue Road NW8 6BS
100% historically approved · decision due ~20 Apr
T1 - Willow to fell, as too close to house. G1 - Limes - to re-pollard to allow more light.
Awaiting decision Trees 1 doc -
46 Townshend Road London NW8 6LE
88% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep
Erection of a single storey front, side and rear extension including enlargement of existing roof lantern and installation of rooflights; installation of 2no. air conditioning units on the rear elevation of the dwelling; and creation of new refuse storage arrangement.
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1Small domestic -
36 Townshend Road London NW8 6LE
88% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov
Replacement of existing windows with new slimline double-glazed windows to all elevations, and installation of new double-glazed bifolding doors to the rear patio.
Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing -
46 Townshend Road London NW8 6LE
Erection of a single storey front, side and rear extension including enlargement of existing roof lantern and installation of rooflights. Installation of 2 air conditioning units to the rear elevation of the dwelling, and erection of bin store.
Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 16 docsSmall domestic -
1-33 Avenue Close St John's Wood London NW8 6BX
Extension of car parking area with upgade to surrounding landscaping including new walls and planting.
Withdrawn Full applications Extension
Other tree works applications
In Westminster
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26/06672/TPO Withdrawn
49 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8QZ
Front of Property T1 - London Plane Crown lift pavement side by 5 metres, cut back from property by reduction of up to 2 metres of branch length and remove all ivy from tree London Plane Crown lifting/removing low growth to maintain the statutory heights over footpaths & highways Its proximity to the property is causing anxiety and apprehension to the occupier It is the cause of unreasonable shade to the front elevation of the property and surrounding area
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26/06670/TPO Awaiting decision
Open Space Warwick Square London SW1V 2AD
T36 London Plane x 1 (Platanus x hispanica): crown lift to 6m and remove internal epicormic growth.
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26/06659/TCA Awaiting decision
17 Montpelier Square London SW7 1JR
Rear T1 Magnolia x 1 (Magnolia spp) This magnolia has outgrown its location and is now due to be pruned as it blocks light from the garden. Suggested work: Reduce and shape all round by up to 2m to suitable growth points. Rear T2 Cherry x 1 (Prunus spp) This cherry is showing some signs of decline and has some deadwood throughout the crown. Suggested work: Reduce by up to 2m all round, to suitable growth points, to reduce the risk of branch failure and create an even shape. Remove dead wood.
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26/06604/TCA Awaiting decision
1 Lombardy Place London W2 4AU
1 x bay: fell Replace with an amelanchier or malus.
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26/06640/TPO Decided
20 Grove End Road London NW8 9LA
1 x sycamore tree on property boundary: remove up to 10 sections of bark 15cm x7cm for plant health diagnostics work carried out by Forest Research staff.