Planning application
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T4530 - Platanus x hispanica: Remove faulted limb(s) - (it is unclear whether the limb reported has been removed check with contractor whether this has been removed or requires removal) Oversize massaria limb over gardeners yard - Estimate 150mm diameter 5 m length. TMA to submit application/notification to WCC for additional work as per climbing report, or retrospective notification if the limb has already been removed. T4578 - Aesculus x carnea: Pollard, initiate new regime - to approximately 4 m above raised bed level and below main stem failure. Reducing all remaining growth below this by 3 m on branches to south and west (current length ~6 m). Damaged limb to east to be left un-pruned. T7480 - Platanus x hispanica: Remove faulted limb(s) - (it is unclear whether the limb reported has been removed check with contractor whether this has been removed or requires removal) 9 m NW Large branch with suspected massaria infection overhanging parking bays- Estimate 150mm diameter 4 m long. TMA to submit application/notification to WCC for additional work as per climbing report, or retrospective notification if the limb has already been removed.
As published by the council, reference 26/06834/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/06834/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 7 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 7 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- SW1X 8PS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 8 applications since 2026.
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26/05320/TDD Awaiting decision
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
1 x newly planted Prunus (T100168): removal and replacement
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26/04708/TPO Decided
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
1 x Cherry Laurel (T2700): Lift canopy to height above car parking signage to improve visibility.
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26/04460/TPO Decided
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
1 x Robinia pseudoacacia (T4514): Reduce leaning sub dominant stem between 1-2 m back to established points where attainable. 1 x Aesculus x carnea (T4578): Reduce to approximately 4 m above raised bed level and below main stem failure. Reducing all remaining growth below this by 3 m on branches to south and west (current length approximately 6 m). Damaged limb to east to be left un-pruned. 1 x Ulmus glabra (T7467): Lift low canopy to 4 m over car parking.
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26/02998/TDD Decided
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
1 x Prunus lusitanica - coppice.
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26/02593/TPO Awaiting decision
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
T4489 - London Plane: RVL necessary 3 months ? Identified during climbing inspection as (Number one going NW direction Nu two going N direction up to 20m) as per photos T4682 - London Plane: RVL necessary within 3 months ? Massaria affected limb 6m N 120mm diameter 7m length
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26/02593/TDD Awaiting decision
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
T4489 - London Plane: RVL necessary 3 months ? Identified during climbing inspection as (Number one going NW direction Nu two going N direction up to 20m) as per photos T4682 - London Plane: RVL necessary within 3 months ? Massaria affected limb 6m N 120mm diameter 7m length
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26/00605/TPO Awaiting decision
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
T4477 - Laburnum anagyroides: Remove faulted stem(s) - declining, bark damaged stem with dead top, to prevent continued decline causing instability and failure onto the garden footpath. See images.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Oct 2026
Received by Westminster
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8 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 2 December 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.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
100% historically approved · decision due ~31 Mar
T4477 - Laburnum anagyroides: Remove faulted stem(s) - declining, bark damaged stem with dead top, to prevent continued decline causing instability and failure onto the garden footpath. See images.
Awaiting decision Trees 9 docs -
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
100% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep
1 x Robinia pseudoacacia (T4514): Reduce leaning sub dominant stem between 1-2 m back to established points where attainable. 1 x Aesculus x carnea (T4578): Reduce to approximately 4 m above raised bed level and below main stem failure. Reducing all remaining growth below this by 3 m on branches to south and west (current length approximately 6 m). Damaged limb to east to be left un-pruned. 1 x Ulmus glabra (T7467): Lift low canopy to 4 m over car parking.
Decided Trees -
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
89% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep
1 x newly planted Prunus (T100168): removal and replacement
Awaiting decision -
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
100% historically approved · decision due ~15 Jun
T4489 - London Plane: RVL necessary 3 months ? Identified during climbing inspection as (Number one going NW direction Nu two going N direction up to 20m) as per photos T4682 - London Plane: RVL necessary within 3 months ? Massaria affected limb 6m N 120mm diameter 7m length
Awaiting decision Trees 11 docs -
Open Space Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PS
100% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep
1 x Cherry Laurel (T2700): Lift canopy to height above car parking signage to improve visibility.
Decided Trees -
17 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PG
89% historically approved · decision due ~24 Jul
Detailed drawing of floor build-up of the underfloor heating system; pursuant to condition 12 of Listed building consent dated 30th May 2025 (RN 25/02106/LBC)
Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs
Other tree works applications
In Westminster
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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