47 Sutherland Place London W2 5BY Data via plota.co.uk

26/02786/TCA - Applic. for works to trees in CA Approved

Proposal

T1 Cherry (Prunus spp.) - Rear Garden - Fell to ground level leaving a small stump of 6 - 12 inches. Reason for works- Causing damage to the boundary wall, which as a result will need to be re-built. The owner of the tree is willing to replant a suitable replacement once the wall has been rebuilt. T2 & T3- Lime trees (Tilia spp.)- Carry out a selective crown reduction by removing recent regrowth back to the previous points of reduction. The works will be undertaken to re-establish the original crown framework while maintaining a balanced and uniform canopy. Approximately 50 percent of the fine furnishing growth will be retained throughout the crown to ensure adequate foliage density, support crown continuity, and maintain long-term vitality. Reason for works: General tree maintenance… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Apr 2026
Approved
10 Jun 2026

Approved on 10 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Applic. for works to trees in CA
Postcode
W2 5BY
Received
27 Apr 2026
Validated
27 Apr 2026
Ward
Bayswater
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
22 Jun 2026
Decision
No objections
Decision date
10 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Treehab

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14890387
Env. assessment
No
Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#209 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #227 out of 292. 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.

One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Westminster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #200 of 292
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #279 of 292
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #227 of 292
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #43 of 292
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