Rodborough Court Hermes Close London W9 2AJ

Pending 26/02511/TPO
Council
Date received
16 Apr 2026
Date validated
16 Apr 2026
Postcode
W9 2AJ

Description

Side of Rodborough Court block in garden of no.20 T1 Sycamore x 1 (Acer pseudoplatanus) This 6m sycamore is growing within 1m of the building. Squirrels have been accessing the roof and have chewed through various wires and are accessing the upstairs flat. Suggested work- reduce the three central stems back to crown break- reduce the height of the remaining canopy 1m so as to create a 2m gap between the roof and the tree.

4.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#184 of 282

Westminster ranks #172 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Westminster is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

Westminster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #193 of 282
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #268 of 282
67%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #172 of 282
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #41 of 282
86%
Minor dwellings approved
14 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
140 decided
4,828
Total decisions
669 refused in 2025