31 Elm Tree Road London NW8 9JR

1. 14 Oct 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 19 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 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.

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.

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.

• 25 Elm Tree Road London NW8 9JR

  26/07118/TPO Submitted 14 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~14 Dec

  T1 Common Lime Reduce all aspects of the crown by approx. 2-3m back to previous points of reduction.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 41 Elm Tree Road London NW8 9JR

  25/05670/ADFULL Submitted 12 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Details of a method statement explaining the measures you will take to protect the trees on and close to the site pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 18th February 2025 (RN:24/08086/FULL)

  Refused Full applications Trees 8 docs

• 41 Elm Tree Road London NW8 9JR

  25/05669/ADFULL Submitted 12 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Details of a method statement explaining the measures you will take to protect the trees on and close to the site pursuant to condition 5 of planning permission dated 27th February 2025 (RN:24/08047/FULL)

  Refused Full applications Trees 8 docs

• 33 Elm Tree Road London NW8 9JR

  26/02265/FULL Submitted 6 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~1 Jun

  Partial demolition of the 2nd-floor front section mansard roof and dormer window, demolotion of the front wall of the first floor, facing bedroom 2, front wall of bedroom 2 will be extended to align with the master bedroom's external wall, kitchen to be enlarged by extending it marginally into the courtyard, window to be replaced with French doors, and a small terrace and rooflight will be formed on the first floor, first-floor master bedroom window to be replaced with French doors, providing access to the proposed small terrace over the kitchen wall extension, courtyard garden French doors will be replaced and enlarged with sliding glazed doors and the metal garage door to be replaced with sectional opening timber louvred doors, which will include ventilation grilles.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 20 docs

• 41 Elm Tree Road London NW8 9JR

  25/07430/ADFULL Submitted 14 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Details of a method statement explaining the measures you will take to protect the trees on and close to the site pursuant to condition 5 of planning permission dated 27th February 2025 (Part discharge) (RN:24/08047/FULL)

  Granted Full applications Trees 18 docs

• 41 Elm Tree Road London NW8 9JR

  25/07431/ADFULL Submitted 14 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Details of method statement pursuant to Condition 4 of planning permission dated 18 February 2025. (Part Discharge) (RN24/08086/FULL)

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 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