48 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8QR Data via plota.co.uk

26/03607/TCA - Applic. for works to trees in CA Approved

Proposal

T1-T3 3 x London planes: crown lift to 5m over road. Lift low hanging twiggy, pendulous branches over roof by 2-3m, ensuring 2m clearance. Remove dead wood throughout crowns. T1 only: reduce over-extended low lateral branch over road by 2-3m, to provide 2m clearance from streetlight and to bring this branch into the main canopy line, as per the attached, annotated photograph. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Jun 2026
Approved
29 Jun 2026

Approved on 29 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Applic. for works to trees in CA
Postcode
SW1X 8QR
Received
2 Jun 2026
Validated
2 Jun 2026
Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 Jul 2026
Decision
No objections
Decision date
29 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
GraftinGardeners Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14980084
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