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

Pending 26/03736/TCA
Date received
8 Jun 2026
Date validated
8 Jun 2026
Postcode
W9 2JD

Description

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

Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#209 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #227 out of 292. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
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Westminster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #200 of 292
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #279 of 292
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #227 of 292
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #43 of 292
86%
Minor dwellings approved
14 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
140 decided
4,828
Total decisions
669 refused in 2025