31A Grove End Road London NW8 9LY Data via plota.co.uk

26/03614/TPO - Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO Approved

Proposal

1 x lime (T1): Reduce branches towards the house by 1-1.5 metres (to go no further than the previous cutting points). Reduce and shape branches towards the adjacent block of flats known as Grove End Gardens by 2-3 metres (to leave flowing crown outline, whilst retaining the internal branch foliage). Reduce the length of the dead stems in the upper crown by 2-3 metres, cutting them back to live side shoots to act as a framework for future growth). Remove all the remaining dead wood. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Jun 2026
Validated
4 Jun 2026
Approved
8 Jun 2026

Approved on 8 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
Postcode
NW8 9LY
Received
2 Jun 2026
Validated
4 Jun 2026
Ward
Abbey Road
Case officer
Show
Target decision
30 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
8 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
AD Heritage Planning

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14978476
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