Planning application
Garden Hall Of Residence Imperial College 10 - 12 Princes Gardens London SW7 1ND
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T238 & T239 - Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree): Reduce crown by specified extent - height and branch length by up to approximately 2.5m to allow cctv camera to have clear site of entry point for safety, as there a safe guarding issue for student accommodation. Pruning should be back at previous pollard points and at suitable growth points.
As published by the council, reference 26/07385/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/07385/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 29 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 29 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- SW7 1ND
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Oct 2026
Received by Westminster
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2 Nov 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 24 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 88 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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14 - 15 Princes Gardens London SW7 1NA
T3 1 x False acacia: prune back overextended lateral branches overhanging playground back by approximately 2-3m and shape. Remove ivy. T4 1 x bay: prune overhanging branches back to fence line.
Granted Trees 12 docsSmall domestic -
Prince's Gardens Preparatory School 10 - 13 Princes Gardens London SW7 1NA
T1 1 x Tree of Heaven: prune single overextended long limb growing southwards (towards building) back by approximately 2-3m, back to suitable growth points. Retain upper branches and rest of crown unpruned. Remove dead wood. T2 1 x Cockspur Thorn - remove dead wood.
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Linstead Halls Of Residence 16 - 18 Princes Gardens London SW7 1NA
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227 Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) Lift low canopy - Pedestrian clearance to 2.5 m over footpath.
Awaiting decision Trees -
14 - 15 Princes Gardens London SW7 1NA
88% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep
Use of 14-15 Princes Garden for educational purposes (Class F1) and as an extension to the continued educational use of Nos. 10-13 Princes Gardens. External alterations to the rear garden area including new fencing and railings; installation of new glazed doors within existing window opening; and formation of a ramped access to rear garden. [Site inlcudes 10-13 Princes Gardens].
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing -
14 - 15 Princes Gardens London SW7 1NA
90% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep
External alterations to the rear garden area including new fencing and railings; installation of new glazed doors within existing window opening; and formation of a ramped access to rear garden in connection with the use of 14-15 Princes Garden for educational purposes (Class F1) and as an extension to the continued educational use of Nos. 10-13 Princes Gardens. [Site inlcudes 10-13 Princes Gardens].
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 30 docs -
Imperial College Sports Centre 1 - 7 Princes Gardens London SW7 1NA
88% historically approved · decision due ~31 Jul
Creation of new secure access to Princes Gate Garden to the rear of the Ethos Sports Centre and the rear of the Weeks Building, including relocation of existing buggy store and sheds, and associated landscaping.
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Other tree works applications
In Westminster
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26/07391/TCA Awaiting decision
47 Carlton Hill London NW8 0EL
General maintenance works unless otherwise stated: Front Garden: T1: Malus: Approximately 5.00m. Reduce crown by approximately 1.20m, reducing protruding branches back into the main crown structure. Thin crown density by up to 20%. Ensure an approximate 0.70m clearance of the lamp post. T2: Winter Flowering Cherry: Approximately 5.00m: Reduce crown by up to approximately 1.00m. Thin crown density by 15%. Remove dead wood. Rear Garden: T2: Magnolia - (smaller tree): Approximately 6.00m. Remove one large dead stem. Remove any dead wood or dying branches within the main crown structure. T3: Mature Cherry - (remaining stem): Approximately 7.00m. This tree is now completely dead. Fell to ground level. T4: Bay - (on rear boundary): Approximately 4.00m. This tree is in quite poor condition. Section fell to ground level. T5: Mature Bay - (growing within the curtilage of 40 Ryders Terrace & overhanging 47 Carlton Hill): Approximately 5.00m. Reducing the overhang of this tree will increase space and light levels at No.47. Reduce lateral and sublateral branches overhanging No.47 by up to approximately 1.25m back to as near to the boundary. Control encroachment.
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26/07365/TCA Awaiting decision
40 Warrington Crescent London W9 1EL
T1 -Paulownia reduce laterals by 1m from tips and height by .5m to give more light to garden area below.
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26/07378/TCA Awaiting decision
51 Springfield Road London NW8 0QJ
T1: Magnolia (8m): Crown reduce by 1m and crown thin by 15% to keep tree at a size suitable for its location and as part of regular maintenance T2: Ginkgo (9m): Reduce height by 2m to keep tree at a size suitable for its location and as part of regular maintenance
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26/07383/TCA Awaiting decision
32 Ashworth Road W9 1JY
t1 sycamore reduce back to most recent reduction points . last pruned 3-4 years ago t 2 & 3 ash tree as above on going maintenence . Light issues
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26/07369/TCA Awaiting decision
15 Beeston Place London SW1W 0JW
T1 - Large Sycamore Minor pruning of the crown overhanging Eaton Lane, comprising removal/pruning back of the specific branch growth extending beyond and above the boundary fence line, as identified in the submitted Existing and Proposed Tree Works Photographs. The works are required to provide clearance for the proposed temporary welfare cabin and gantry installation associated with the 8 Eaton Lane development. Pruning will be limited to the minimum extent necessary to achieve the required clearance, with larger structural branches retained.