47 Shirland Road London W9 2JD Data via plota.co.uk

26/03736/TCA - Applic. for works to trees in CA Approved

Proposal

T2 Walnut: Crown reduce by approximately 1-2m and reshape to form a balanced and more compact crown. Justification:The Walnut is located within a relatively small urban rear garden and has become disproportionately large for its setting. The tree exhibits a noticeable lean and is encroaching upon the available garden space, creating an unbalanced appearance and increasing the dominance of the tree within the garden. The proposed reduction will contain the crown within the available space, reduce the extent of overhang and create a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing form whilst retaining the tree as an important landscape feature. The works will also improve light penetration to the garden and adjoining property, reducing excessive shading and improving the usability and enjoyment of the outdoor space. The proposed reduction represents a reasonable ongoing management approach that will allow the tree to be retained safely and sustainably within its constrained urban environment. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
8 Jun 2026
Approved
8 Jul 2026

Approved on 8 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Applic. for works to trees in CA
Postcode
W9 2JD
Received
8 Jun 2026
Validated
8 Jun 2026
Ward
Little Venice
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Aug 2026
Decision
No objections
Decision date
8 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
GraftinGardeners Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14994721
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