2 Motcomb Street London SW1X 8JU

1. 21 Oct 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 23 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 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.

• 5A Motcomb Street London SW1X 8JU

  26/07134/CLEUD Submitted 16 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~11 Dec

  Confirmation of the planning consent 24/06560/FULL was lawfully implemented within the 3 year time limit period and as such the remainder of the works can be lawfully implemented.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development

• 3C Motcomb Street London SW1X 8JU

  26/03200/LBC Submitted 14 May 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jul

  Extension of the existing fire escape platform and replacement of the fire escape door. [Linked to 26/03199/FULL]

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension 10 docs

• 3C Motcomb Street London SW1X 8JU

  26/03199/FULL Submitted 14 May 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jul

  Extension of the existing fire escape platform and replacement of the fire escape door. [Linked to 26/03200/LBC]

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 10 docs

• 11A West Halkin Street London SW1X 8JL

  25/07306/TELNOT Submitted 26 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus to a Listed Building.

  Decided Telecoms

• 5A Motcomb Street London SW1X 8JU

  23/04821/TCA Submitted 13 Jul 2023 50 yards away

  T1253 1 x Robinia pseudoacacia (Golden False Acacia) - Prune from adjacent structure to clear building and chimney by 1.5 m, removing regrowth only.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 16 Motcomb Street London SW1X 8LB

  25/08849/ADV Submitted 5 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Display of one internally illuminated menu display box measuring 0.29m x 0.45.

  Granted Advertising 17 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
• 26/07205/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
• 26/07195/TCA Awaiting decision

  31 Springfield Road London NW8 0QJ

  Back Garden - (Neighbors) Oak tree at 31 Springfield Road: Reduce branches overhanging the garden back by approx. 2.5-3m Reason: Neighbors tree is overhanging customers property and encroaching on their garden, they would like to cut the overhangs back a bit to reduce the encroachment over their boundary.

  21 Oct 2026 Trees