47 Sutherland Place London W2 5BY

Pending 26/02786/TCA
Council
Date received
27 Apr 2026
Date validated
27 Apr 2026
Postcode
W2 5BY

Description

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

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