14 Wilton Place London SW1X 8RL Data via plota.co.uk

26/03375/TPO - Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO Approved

Proposal

1 x evergreen manolia (front): Reduce the height and overall radial canopy spreads by a maximum of 1m. This will enable a maximum clearance of 1.5m is to be achieved between the outer western canopy and the property frontage. The retained canopy should measure no less than 3m to the north and south and 2.5m to the east and west. Trim the underside of the canopy to create a clearance height of 2.5m over the surrounding gardens and public highway. Crown thin the inner canopy by 10% to achieve an even density of foliage. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 May 2026
Approved
17 Jun 2026

Approved on 17 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
Postcode
SW1X 8RL
Received
21 May 2026
Validated
21 May 2026
Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Case officer
Show
Target decision
16 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
17 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Crown Tree Consultancy

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14954507
Env. assessment
No
Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#221 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #258 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% 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, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #201 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #277 of 296
44%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #258 of 296
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #46 of 296
83%
Minor dwellings approved
12 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
133 decided
4,602
Total decisions
648 refused in the year to March 2026