40 Porchester Terrace London W2 3TP

Pending 26/02624/TCA
Council
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Date validated
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
W2 3TP

Description

REAR GARDEN @ NO.40 T1 Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) Reduce crown to the most recent previous reduction points, removing approx. 3-4m of new growth. Final height 15m and final overall spread 12m. Reason is that it is a large tree in a small garden and is beginning to dominate and block light.

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