34 Clifton Road London W9 1ST Data via plota.co.uk

26/01699/TCA - Applic. for works to trees in CA Approved

Proposal

T1 - Sycamore Tree - Reduce crown back to suitable pruning points with a height reduction of circa 2 metres, and lateral spread by 1.5 metres. The tree is exhibiting extensive deadwood and this will also be removed. Reason for work: General tree maintenance… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Mar 2026
Approved
10 Apr 2026

Approved on 10 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Applic. for works to trees in CA
Postcode
W9 1ST
Received
16 Mar 2026
Validated
16 Mar 2026
Ward
Little Venice
Case officer
Show
Target decision
11 May 2026
Decision
No objections
Decision date
10 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Treehab

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14783489
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