Open Space Princes Gardens London

Pending 26/02895/TPO
Council
Date received
1 May 2026
Date validated
1 May 2026

Description

London Plane Trees: T108: remove limb(s) as per Massaria Climbing Inspection Report - 16 m to east, branch is dead/dying from massaria T100: remove limbs as per Massaria Climbing Inspection report. 6m east, 8m east, 8m north, and 10m north. Massaria and decay evident in limbs. T101: remove the four identified declining/diseased limbs in CI report 28/4/26, back to the main stem or nearest suitable parent limb, using appropriate pruning cuts in accordance with BS 3998:2010 where practicable. Where a full target pruning cut is not considered appropriate due to the size, condition, wound implications, or structural context of the limb, a shortened stub may be retained at the contractor?s discretion.

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