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Windsor Castle Castle Hill Windsor SL4 1NJ

Granted Windsor and Maidenhead 26/01985/TCA Works To Trees In Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T2 Pagoda - Crown reduction by reducing over-extended growth extensions and by 1.5m pruning to suitable growth points to leave a finished height of 7m - 8m.

As published by the council, reference 26/01985/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/01985/TCA
Type
Works To Trees In Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
11 Aug 2026
Validated
19 Aug 2026
Decided
18 Sep 2026
Ward
Eton And Castle
Parish
Windsor Unparished
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
SL4 1NJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Windsor and Maidenhead register

This site has had 13 applications since 2020: 10 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/02110/TCA Awaiting decision

    Windsor Castle Castle Hill Windsor SL4 1NJ

    (2209) Horse Chestnut - crown reduce by 2-3m in height and spread to suitable growth points.

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/00917/LBC Granted

    Windsor Castle Castle Hill Windsor SL4 1NJ

    Consent for the repair and restoration of the East Terrace Fountain to include the removal of the existing lotus flower and re-instatement of the original Hercules statue, reconstruction of the fountain/statue base, replacement of the fountain liner and repair and repointing of the fountain surround.

    Decided 25 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/02810/TCA Granted

    Windsor Castle Castle Hill Windsor SL4 1NJ

    (2332) Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree - fell; (2331) Morus nigra - Black Mulberry - fell; (2310) Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree - reduce crown in height by 4m to dense growth and laterally by 2.5m to balance; (2352) Laurus nobilis - Bay Laurel - re-coppice the tree in accordance with its established management regime; (2315) Acer pseudoplatanus - Sycamore - fell and (2673) Morus nigra - Black Mulberry - reduce lower crown to the west by up to 2.5 m; reduce remaining crown height by 1m - 1.5 m and laterally to the north and south.

    Decided 14 Jan 2026 Trees
  • 24/02220/FULL Granted

    Windsor Castle Castle Hill Windsor SL4 1NJ

    1no. temporary catering kiosk for a period of 5 years.

    Decided 10 Dec 2024 Full applications
  • 23/02318/LBC Granted

    Windsor Castle Castle Hill Windsor SL4 1NJ

    Consent to install a safe access system.

    Decided 12 Dec 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 20/02923/VAR Granted

    Windsor Castle Castle Hill Windsor SL4 1NJ

    Variation (under Section 73A) of planning permission (19/03393/VAR) as approved under (17/01607/FULL) to vary conditions (1) (levels) for minor adjustment to proposed levels, (5) (utilities and drainage) for minor adjustments to external drainage layout, (6) (materials, gate piers and WC design) to cover for changes to finishes on Pug Yard, (7) (pedestrian ramp) confirmation of balustrade detailing, (9) (landscaping) new design around the retaining wall where the old shop building used to be, (11) (rainwater and drainage) minor amendments to external services, (12) (external lighting) amend wording of condition to omit 'prior to installation', (13) (tree protection) updated tree protection plan and arboricultural method statement submitted to cover changes to Lord Chamberlains Lower Yard retaining wall, (19) (approved plans) to substitute those plans approved with amended plans.

    Decided 9 Feb 2021 Amendments
  • 20/02397/LBC Granted

    Windsor Castle Castle Hill Windsor SL4 1NJ

    Consent to retain the demolition, alteration and extension of curtilage listed buildings and structures and the construction of new buildings within The Lord Chamberlain's Lower Yard and Pug Yard and the formation of two new openings in the boundary wall to St Alban's Street.

    Decided 12 Nov 2020 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 20/01795/NMA Withdrawn

    Windsor Castle Castle Hill Windsor SL4 1NJ

    Non-material amendments to application 19/03393/VAR (original application ref 17/0160) to group entrance ramp balustrade details, design of group entrance gate, position of gas meter, adjustment of site levels throughout, height and opening direction of Pug Yard Alley metal gate, external lighting scheme and hours of operation, roof and external walls buildup details for the new Learning Centre building, adjustments to internal layouts of Learning Centre, Exit Hall, Lunch Hall and Basement, retaining wall to Lord Chamberlain's Lower Yard, replacement of one roller shutter in the Audio Guide for timber door, adjustments to the design of three glazed arched doors in the Exit Hall, changes to Lunch Hall, Female and Male Visitor WC's roof, lift overrun in the Learning Centre, omission of roof gantry in the Admissions building, new roof barriers in Exit and Admissions buildings, omission of timber gate to existing stone arch in Lord Chamberlain's Lower Yard, paving and drainage setting out in external entrance to Learning Centre, design of guards to external platform lift, new roof safety line in Exit Hall and Lunch Hall buildings, and changes to Pug Yard setting out including adjustment to external ramps.

    Decided 22 Jan 2021 Amendments
  • 20/00958/VAR Granted

    Windsor Castle Castle Hill Windsor SL4 1NJ

    Variation (under Section 73A) of planning permission (19/00902/FULL) to vary the wording of Condition (1) to read 'The temporary use and buildings hereby permitted shall be discontinued on or before 31 March 2021 and the temporary buildings shall be removed and the land restored to its former condition on or before 30 April 2021'.

    Decided 26 Jun 2020 Amendments
  • 20/00960/CONDIT Withdrawn

    Windsor Castle Castle Hill Windsor SL4 1NJ

    Details required by Condition 12 (External lighting) of planning permission 19/03393/VAR for a Variation (under Section 73) of planning permission (17/01607) to vary the wording of Condition (7) (Details to be submitted) to read that the works for the construction of the new extension and buildings within Lord Chamberlains Lower Yard, and for the construction of the new learning centre and works within Pug Yard, shall be in accordance with the details submitted and that the development should be carried out in accordance with these approved details and maintained as such.

    Decided 17 Jun 2020 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Aug 2026

    Received by Windsor and Maidenhead

  2. 19 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 24 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 18 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Windsor and Maidenhead granted permission on 18 September 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

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  • Royal Library Windsor Castle Castle Hill Windsor SL4 1NJ

    26/01798/LBC Submitted 22 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    Consent for the replacement of the existing ATM.

    Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings 2 docs
  • Windsor Castle Castle Hill Windsor SL4 1NJ

    20/00019/CONDIT Submitted 3 Jan 2020 50 yards away

    Details required by condition 2 (lighting) of Listed Building Consent 19/01182 for consent for the addition of a new handrail; cable tray; mansafe system; replacement of the existing light fittings; provision of land drainage adjacent to the existing retaining wall; and reconstruction of the steps of the bank of the landing and gate at the Hundred Steps.

    Granted Conditions 3 docs
  • Windsor Castle Castle Hill Windsor SL4 1NJ

    20/02923/VAR Submitted 3 Nov 2020 50 yards away

    Variation (under Section 73A) of planning permission (19/03393/VAR) as approved under (17/01607/FULL) to vary conditions (1) (levels) for minor adjustment to proposed levels, (5) (utilities and drainage) for minor adjustments to external drainage layout, (6) (materials, gate piers and WC design) to cover for changes to finishes on Pug Yard, (7) (pedestrian ramp) confirmation of balustrade detailing, (9) (landscaping) new design around the retaining wall where the old shop building used to be, (11) (rainwater and drainage) minor amendments to external services, (12) (external lighting) amend wording of condition to omit 'prior to installation', (13) (tree protection) updated tree protection plan and arboricultural method statement submitted to cover changes to Lord Chamberlains Lower Yard retaining wall, (19) (approved plans) to substitute those plans approved with amended plans.

    Granted Amendments Trees 3 docs
  • Windsor Castle Castle Hill Windsor SL4 1NJ

    23/02318/LBC Submitted 20 Sep 2023 50 yards away

    Consent to install a safe access system.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 4 docs
  • Windsor Castle Castle Hill Windsor SL4 1NJ

    20/00960/CONDIT Submitted 17 Apr 2020 50 yards away

    Details required by Condition 12 (External lighting) of planning permission 19/03393/VAR for a Variation (under Section 73) of planning permission (17/01607) to vary the wording of Condition (7) (Details to be submitted) to read that the works for the construction of the new extension and buildings within Lord Chamberlains Lower Yard, and for the construction of the new learning centre and works within Pug Yard, shall be in accordance with the details submitted and that the development should be carried out in accordance with these approved details and maintained as such.

    Withdrawn Conditions Extension 2 docs
  • Windsor Castle Castle Hill Windsor SL4 1NJ

    20/01795/NMA Submitted 20 Jul 2020 50 yards away

    Non-material amendments to application 19/03393/VAR (original application ref 17/0160) to group entrance ramp balustrade details, design of group entrance gate, position of gas meter, adjustment of site levels throughout, height and opening direction of Pug Yard Alley metal gate, external lighting scheme and hours of operation, roof and external walls buildup details for the new Learning Centre building, adjustments to internal layouts of Learning Centre, Exit Hall, Lunch Hall and Basement, retaining wall to Lord Chamberlain's Lower Yard, replacement of one roller shutter in the Audio Guide for timber door, adjustments to the design of three glazed arched doors in the Exit Hall, changes to Lunch Hall, Female and Male Visitor WC's roof, lift overrun in the Learning Centre, omission of roof gantry in the Admissions building, new roof barriers in Exit and Admissions buildings, omission of timber gate to existing stone arch in Lord Chamberlain's Lower Yard, paving and drainage setting out in external entrance to Learning Centre, design of guards to external platform lift, new roof safety line in Exit Hall and Lunch Hall buildings, and changes to Pug Yard setting out including adjustment to external ramps.

    Withdrawn Amendments Roofing Windows or glazing 1 doc

In Windsor and Maidenhead

  • 26/02457/TPO Awaiting decision

    Chadwicke House Sunning Avenue Sunningdale Ascot SL5 9PW

    (T1) Beech - selectively reduce the northern side of the crown by up to 2m, reducing the crown spread in this area from approximately 15m to 13m, reduction will target the longest sections of the crown, pruning back to suitable growth points and crown lift to approximately 5m above ground level. (033/2005/TPO).

    Received 8 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/01945/TCA Granted

    Chandlers Pinkneys Drive Maidenhead SL6 6QD

    (T1) Spruce - Fell.

    Received 6 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/01392/TCA Granted

    3 Camden Road Maidenhead SL6 6HA

    T1 Cherry - prune to give 5.3m clearance directly over the road, 2.5m clearance over the pavement, prune to give up to 1m clearance to the front elevation of the house, and to provide up to 0.3m clearance to the overhead telephone wires removing secondary branches and smaller growth only; and crown lift to 2.5m above ground level, T2, T3 and T4 - Leyland cypress hedge - fell, T5 - Willow - fell and T6 - Whitebeam - fell.

    Received 5 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/02215/TCA Granted

    20 King Stable Street Eton Windsor SL4 6AB

    Magnolia grandiflora - fell.

    Received 8 Sep, published by the council 12 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/02448/TPO Awaiting decision

    Green Shadows Hancocks Mount Ascot SL5 9PQ

    (T2) - Sweet Chestnut - Reduce two branches, branch A by 2.5m and branch B by 3m, overhanging the roof and chimney and to a distance of 1m from the house, leaving a final height of 17m and width perpendicular to the house from 15m to 12m. (003/1990/TPO).

    Received 7 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees