Planning application
Open Space Manchester Square London W1U 3HQ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1. Platanus x hispanica London plane Reduce the crown by up to 4m on the N (for the longest branches) and about 2m on the NE, with about 2m reduction elsewhere to balance the crown so far as feasible while reducing the new impact of wind on the tree when the plane T2 has been removed. To reduce the impact of new wind loading on this tree in the absence of the plane T2. T2. Platanus x hispanica London plane Dismantle tree and grind out the roots to about 300mm below existing ground level. Replace with a London plane of a minimum 12-14cm girth at 1.5m above ground level. To prevent injury and damage, while sustaining future landscape value, canopy cover and other environmental benefits. T3. Platanus x hispanica London plane Selectively reduce and lift branches oversailing the highway, especially ESE, to their last reduction points over the road to provide about 4m vertical clearance underneath. To prevent damage to the tree and high vehicles. T14. Malus ?Golden Hornet? or similar cv. crab apple Selectively reduce and lift branches oversailing the highway, especially ESE, to their last reduction points over the road to provide about 4m vertical clearance underneath. Aesthetics and long-term canopy maintenance. T35. Malus cultivar crab apple Fell, grind out stump to about 300mm below current ground level and replace with a Koelreuteria paniculata (golden rain tree) of minimum 10-12cm girth at 1.5m above ground level. To prevent increasing risk of injury, damage and nuisance while enhancing the garden.
As published by the council, reference 26/06607/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/06607/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 28 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 1 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- W1U 3HQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Sep 2026
Received by Westminster
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1 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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5 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 26 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
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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