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25/07879/TPO - Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO Withdrawn
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

All works due to complaints from residents and part of regular maintenance to the trees. T1 (left of main entrance) Elder - Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1/1.5 metres and cut back from the property. If pictures are supplied with this quote they are approximate and may change slightly on the day. G1 Various (on Abbey Rd side) - Reduce back selected branches on trees at the front to provide 1 metres clearance from the building. H1 Laurel - (Hedge) Reduce height of hedge by up to 2/3 metre/s and trim both sides of hedge, creating flat top and sides. If pictures are supplied with this quote they are approximate and may change slightly on the day. T2 Magnolia Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1 metre and cut back from the property. If pictures are supplied with this quote they are approximate and may change slightly on the day. T3 (right of main entrance) Viburnum Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1 metre and cut back from the property. If pictures are supplied with this quote they are approximate and may change slightly on the day. T4 Magnolia - Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1 metre and cut back from the property. If pictures are supplied with this quote they are approximate and may change slightly on the day. T5 Holly - Reduce back selected branches to provide 1 metres clearance from the building. T6 Holm oak - Reduce back selected branches to provide 1 metres clearance from the building. T7 Cherry - Fell as close to ground level as possible, poison stump and remove all arisings. Due to over shadowing and large protruding roots causing a trip hazard. T8 Sycamore - Fell as close to ground level as possible, poison stump and remove all arisings. Very close to the wall and will be an issue in the future. T9-T10 Leyland Cypress & Sycamore - Fell as close to ground level as possible, poison stump and Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
30 Oct 2025
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Withdrawn
16 Feb 2026

Withdrawn on 16 Feb 2026 · Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Documents 5

Plans & drawings 1

PDF LANGFORD COURT - ABBEY RD GOOGLE MAPS Drawing · 30 Oct 2025 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 30 Oct 2025 View ↗ PDF FEECALCULATION Background Papers · 30 Oct 2025 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION Other · 4 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF ATTACHMENTSUMMARY Background Papers · 30 Oct 2025 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 7

Article 4 direction
Article 4 Basement Development Permitted Rights Removed. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Air quality management area: Westminster AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Conservation area 20 m away: St John's Wood
The edge of the area; work outside it can still affect its setting.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
11 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: 12, Langford Place, Grade II, 53 m away · 11 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Inside the City of Westminster built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 5 (very good), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Tree preservation order 27 m away: STM10_G2.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Important details

Council
Westminster
Application type
Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
Postcode
NW8 9DN
Received
30 Oct 2025
Validated
30 Oct 2025
Ward
Abbey Road
Case officer
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Target decision
25 Dec 2025
Decision
Application Withdrawn
Decision date
16 Feb 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Kings Cuts Tree Services
Freehold owner
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Public comments

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Last counted 17 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14450610
Planning Portal ref
PP-14450610
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024
Installation of replacement of windows at third floor level flat (Flat 62).
24/01416/FULL
2021
Erection of mansard roof extension with green roof and lift overrun with communal satelli…
21/04039/FULL
2019 Approved
2 x sycamores (applicant's ref: T1 & T2) and 2 x limes (applicant ref: T3 & T4) (front)…
19/01141/TPO
Within ~100m

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Variation of condition 1, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, and 19 of planning permission date…
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Removal of one dead Gleditsia.
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2025
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2024
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T1: London Plane - prune to clear building by 3m, inspect/remove Massaria and remove dead…
24/06404/TPO
2024
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T3: Magnolia x 2 - crown reduce by approx. 1m and prune to balance crown.
24/06199/TCA
2024 Approved
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2 x sycamores (T1 & T2) and 2 x limes (T3 & T4) (front): Crown reduce by about 2 to 2.5m…
24/02878/TPO
2024
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T1 - Cherry tree, fell to stump level and grind the stump to below ground level.We carrie…
24/04013/TPO
2024
14 Langford Place London NW8 0LL
T1 - Dying tree situated in the front garden of no.14 (probably Sycamore), fell to stump…
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2023 Approved
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Removal and replacement of three antennas and one cabinet with associated ancillary works…
24/00943/TELNOT
2024 Approved
6A Langford Place London NW8 0LL
Erection of outbuilding/garden room within the rear garden.
24/00382/CLOPUD
2024
23 Abbey Road London NW8 9AU
Internal amendments to openings/ layout at Lower Ground Floor level both in the main hous…
24/01002/LBC
2023
26 Abbey Road London NW8 9AX
Front; T1 Lime TreePrune back to most recent previous reduction points leaving shortened…
23/06465/TPO
2023 Approved
23-25 Abbey Road London NW8 9AU
Erection of dormer windows to side and rear roof slopes of 23 and 25 Abbey Road and inter…
23/04012/LBC
2017 Approved
32C Abbey Road London NW8 9AX
Erection of single storey outbuilding at end of rear garden.
17/00597/FULL
2016 Approved
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Variation of Condition 11 of planning permission dated 26 October 2016 (RN: 16/08788/FULL…
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2016 Approved
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Erection of rear extension at the ground floor level, alterations to windows and doors (i…
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2016 Approved
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Variation of Conditions 1 and 8 of planning permission dated 14 October 2014 (RN: 14/0800…
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2016
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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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Westminster decision statistics
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

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