Planning application
131 Hamilton Terrace London NW8 9QR
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1. Mimosa Tree Rear Garden/Close to House:Upper crown looking slightly sparse;Selectively reduce crown height and spread by 1.5m, pruning the longer stem sections back to suitable growth points to leave a natural, rounded appearance. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adverse conditions. T2. Oven's Wattle Rear Garden:Leaning;Selectively reduce crown height by 1.5m and spread by 1m, pruning the longer stem sections back to suitable growth points to leave a natural, rounded appearance. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adverse conditions. T3. Mimosa Tree Rear Garden/Patio Area:Perfect specimens:Selectively reduce crown height by 1.5m and spread by 1m, pruning the longer stem sections back to suitable growth points to leave a natural, pyramidalappearance. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adverse conditions. T4. Cherry Tree Rear Garden: Perfect specimens and in symmetry with adjacent Cherry; Selectively reduce crown height by 1.5m and spread by 1m, pruning the longer stem sections back to suitable growth points to leave a natural, pyramidal appearance. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adverse conditions. T5. Cherry Tree Rear Garden: Perfect specimens and in symmetry with adjacent Cherry; Selectively reduce crown height by 1.5m and spread by 1m, pruning the longer stem sections back to suitable growth points to leave a natural, pyramidal appearance. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adverse conditions. T6. Hoheria/Lacebark Rear Garden: Selectively reduce crown height by 1.5m and spread by 1m, pruning the longer stem sections back to suitable growth po
As published by the council, reference 26/07126/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/07126/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 19 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 19 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- NW8 9QR
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Oct 2026
Received by Westminster
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19 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 14 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
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129 Hamilton Terrace London NW8 9QR
100% historically approved · decision due ~7 Oct
T1. Common walnut: selectively reduce crown height and spread by 2m, pruning the longer stem sections back to suitable growth points to leave a natural, rounded appearance. T2. Mulberry: reduce back branches currently spread across the lawn to the border of the shrub bed. Reduce the over-extended stem by 3.5m to improve stability and balance of the crown.
Decided Trees -
Third Floor Flat 135A Hamilton Terrace London NW8 9QR
89% historically approved · decision due ~13 Jul
Detailed drawings (scaled 1: 5, 1: 20, 1: 20 as necessary), including horizontal and vertical sections pursuant to condition 2 of planning permission dated 1st February 2026 (RN:25/09023/LBC)
Awaiting decision Conditions 6 docs -
Third Floor Flat 135A Hamilton Terrace London NW8 9QR
Internal refurbishment works, including updated finishes, fittings, joinery, services, and improvements to storage and access (retrospective).
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs -
139 Hamilton Terrace London NW8 9QS
Reconstruction of approximately 28 metres of rear garden boundary wall between Nos. 137 and 139 Hamilton Terrace, following demolition of the existing structurally unsound wall. (Linked with 25/05181/FULL)
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 20 docsSmall domestic -
139 Hamilton Terrace London NW8 9QS
Reconstruction of approximately 28 metres of rear garden boundary wall between Nos. 137 and 139 Hamilton Terrace, following demolition of the existing structurally unsound wall. (Linked with 25/05182/LBC)
Granted Full applications Demolition 20 docsSmall domestic -
Spencer Court 72 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PP
100% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov
2 x Limes (T1, T2): crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, retaining selected shortened furnishing growth (around 5 stems at each reduction point, shortened to approx. 0.5m) and 50% of fine branch structure for crown continuity.
Decided Trees
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