Grosvenor Square Gardens Grosvenor Square London W1K 6LD Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
26/03492/TCA
Description
1 x London plane (T503): Reduce apical branch by 1m Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Installation of advertisement on hoardings around the development site for a temporary pe…
2025
Approved
1 x oak tree (T522): Reduce low lateral branches on the south side of the crown by 1.5-2m…
2025
Approved
1 x London plane tree (T550): lift southern crown aspect to 5 m above ground level by rem…
2024
Approved
Crown lifting of 36 x London plane trees, 1 x walnut tree and 2 x lime trees, as numbered…
2024
T529 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - Massaria affec…
2024
T551 - Platanus x hispanica (London Plane): RVL - Remove faulted limb(s) - NE facing 7m u…
2024
T501 & T503 - Platanus x hispanica:Lift low canopy, pedestrian clearance - to 3 m over fo…
2024
Approved
1 x Walnut (T548): tidy snapped stubs in lower crown over road.
2023
Approved
3 x London planes (T501, T528, T529): Lift canopies to 3 m over footpath.5 x London plane…
2023
Approved
Use of four spaces within Grosvenor Square Gardens for the display of sculptures or publi…
2023
Approved
1 x ornamental apple (T515): removal
2022
Approved
1 x walnut (west side of Square highlighted on submitted plan): Crown lift to provide a 6…
2022
Approved
Use of four spaces within Grosvenor Square Gardens for the display of sculptures or publi…
2021
Withdrawn
Use of four spaces within Grosvenor Square Gardens for the display of sculptures or publi…
2021
Approved
Works to Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (FDR): three openings to North walls to allow…
2021
Approved
Alterations to Grosvenor Square Gardens, including redesign of the gardens, comprising of…
2022
Approved
1 x Tilia x vulgaris (T534 - Common Lime): Lift canopy to 2.5 m from ground level over ex…
2021
Approved
Display of art work for a temporary period until 1st November 2021.
2021
Withdrawn
Display of art work for a temporary period of 4 months. (Linked to 21/03489/FULL)
2020
Approved
1 x London Plane (T517): Reduce branch with cavity by 2m (branch located approximately 17…
2018
Approved
Tree surgery as specified (please see attached schedule)
2018
Approved
1 x tree of heaven (526): removal
2018
Approved
3 x London Planes T40, T47, T48 and 1 x Common Lime T33: Crown lift to 5.5m from ground l…
2017
Approved
2 x London Planes (T23, T30), 2 x Common Limes (T32 and T33), 2 x Walnuts (T38 and T39)…
2017
Approved
Removal and safe temporary storage of President Eisenhower and President Reagan statues a…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
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Alterations to an existing ground and lower ground floor retail unit to create two smalle…
2025
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Alterations to an existing ground and lower ground floor retail unit to create two smalle…
2025
Approved
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The alteration of the existing garage to provide a storage area, a bathroom and a drivers…
2025
Approved
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Removal and reinstatement of two sets of stone steps over a newly installed waterproofing…
2025
With conditions
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1 x London Plane (T4530): Remove Massaria affected branch approximately 8 m long, 20 cm d…
2025
With conditions
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1 x London Plane (T4530): Remove Massaria affected branch approximately 8 m long, 20 cm d…
2024
80 Duke Street London W1K 6JG
Variation of conditions 13 and 15 of planning permission dated 07 August 2020 (RN: 19/070…
2024
Approved
Flat 3 17 Grosvenor Square London W1K 6LB
Internal reconfiguration of Flat 3 and Flat 4.
2024
Flat 3 17 Grosvenor Square London W1K 6LB
Internal reconfiguration of Flat 3 and Flat 4.
2022
Approved
80 Duke Street London W1K 6JG
Installation of ventilation extract duct at roof level of no. 80 Duke Street.
2022
Approved
82 Duke Street London W1K 6JF
Use of the public highway for the placing of three tables, twelve chairs, four planters a…
2022
With conditions
82 Duke Street London W1K 6JF
Installation of ventilation/extract ducts at roof level. Installation of one louvre to bo…
2022
Approved
82 Duke Street London W1K 6JF
NOT REQUIRED
2022
Approved
82 Duke Street London W1K 6JF
Display of an externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 1.00m x 0.80m; 2 internally i…
2022
Approved
18 Grosvenor Square London W1K 6LE
Replacement of the existing roof covering and external repairs and decoration.
2022
Approved
78 Duke Street London W1K 6JQ
Display of three externally non-illuminated signs on hoarding measuring 2.44m x 18.16, 2…
2021
Approved
11-12 North Audley Street London W1K 6ZB
Neighbouring rear garden T2 London Plane x 1 (Platanus x hispanica) To allow for building…
2021
Approved
78 - 80 Duke Street London W1K 6JQ
Use of an area of public highway on Duke Street measuring 7.8 metres by 2.0 metres for th…
2021
Approved
15 Grosvenor Square London W1K 6LD
Installation of railings at roof level, boundary railings between 15 and 16 Grosvenor Squ…
2021
Approved
13 North Audley Street London W1K 6ZA
Neighbouring rear garden T1 London Plane x 1 (Platanus x hispanica) To allow for building…
2018
Approved
18 Grosvenor Square London W1K 6LE
Installation of 21 CCTV cameras, on all elevations of the building.
2017
Approved
78-80 Duke Street London W1K 6JQ
Use of the ground and lower ground floors of no 78 and 80 as a restaurant (Class A3 use)…
2018
Approved
82 Duke Street London W1K 6JF
Replace existing window with new fire escape door.
2018
Approved
Flat 2 17 Grosvenor Square London W1K 6LB
Installation of a new air conditioning unit within an acoustic enclosure at rear ground f…
2018
Approved
9 Grosvenor Square London W1K 5AE
Variation of condition 1 of listed building consent dated 16 April 2018 (RN: 18/02445/LBC…
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.
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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