3 Carlton Gardens London SW1Y 5AA Data via plota.co.uk

26/04435/TPO Pending
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T5 Lime - Courtyard area: Crown Reduction - To reduce the height and radial spread of the canopy by up to 3 metres, shape accordingly and remove major deadwood and trunk growth to crown break. H3 Portuguese Laurel - Hedge reduction - To reduce the height by up to 1.5 metre and to trim and shape all sides to create a more tight and compact hedge including the removal of one dead Laurel as annotated in photo. Additional bark chippings will be added to maintain moisture level to the whole hedge. To supply and plant a new Portuguesue Laurel of at least 2 metres in height. Reason for work ? General Maintenance. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
3 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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Important details

Council
Westminster
Postcode
SW1Y 5AA
Received
3 Jul 2026
Validated
3 Jul 2026
Target decision
28 Aug 2026

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15059961

Historical activity at this location

31 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
1 x Lime tree (T1): Remove epicormic at base. Lightly reduce one lowest lateral to South…
23/04259/TPO
2021 Approved
Works at the south and west lightwells at lower ground floor and basement levels, includi…
21/03219/LBC
2021 Approved
Works at the south and west lightwells at lower ground floor and basement levels, includi…
21/03218/FULL
2020 Approved
Installation of five external security cameras attached to support poles.
20/07239/LBC
2020 Approved
Installation of five external security cameras attached to support poles.
20/07238/FULL
2016 Approved
Details to fix the maximum noise levels pursuant to condition 7 (3) of planning permissio…
16/00502/ADFULL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2025 Approved
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2025 Approved
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Installation of picture rail to main stairs.
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2025
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Removal of existing exterior lighting and installation of new exterior LED lighting to th…
25/00889/LBC
2025
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Removal of existing exterior lighting and installation of new exterior LED lighting to th…
25/00888/FULL
2025
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Installation of bin lift (Linked with 25/00124/LBC)
25/00123/FULL
2025
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Installation of bin lift (Linked with 25/00123/FULL)
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2024
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24/08779/FULL
2024
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24/07311/LBC
2024
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Replacement of Party Wall at Basement level between No36 and No37.
24/06467/LBC
2024
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Installation of two louvres at third floor level, in place of existing windows; condenser…
24/03888/FULL
2024
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Erection of four antennae on a single wall bracket at roof level.
24/03648/FULL
2024 Approved
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Removal and replacement of non-original finishes within lift halls and lavatories to thir…
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2024 Approved
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Alterations to former plantroom at lower ground floor level and modifications to window o…
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2024
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Installation of internal door between 89-91 Pall Mall and 83 Pall Mall.
24/01636/LBC
2024 Approved
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Replacement of copper cappings and gutters to the tops of stone cornices in two locations…
24/00237/LBC
2024
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Installation of pool drowning detection system.
24/01063/LBC
2016 Approved
The Royal College Of Pathologists 2 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5AF
Variation of Condition 1 of listed building consent dated 22 December 2015 (RN: 15/05366/…
16/04060/LBC
2016 Withdrawn
8 Carlton Gardens London SW1Y 5AD
Installation of timber windows within existing openings at sixth floor level to enclose t…
16/03748/FULL
2016 Withdrawn
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2016 Approved
The Royal College Of Pathologists 2 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5AF
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2016 Approved
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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
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings