13 Randolph Crescent London W9 1DP Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/03757/TCA
Date received
8 Jun 2026
Date validated
8 Jun 2026
Postcode
W9 1DP

Description

Rear of Property: T1 - Bay ? Reduce the crown by 1.5?2m, trim the sides to shape and balance, and cut back ivy on the main stem. T2 - Robinia ? Reduce the crown by 1.5?2m, lightly trim the sides, and remove any deadwood whilst retaining furnishing growth. This is to allow more light through the canopy and maintain the crown at a manageable size. T3 - Gleditsia ? Reduce the crown by 1?1.5m, crown thin by 20%, and remove any deadwood whilst retaining furnishing growth. This is to allow more light through the canopy and maintain the crown at a manageable size. T4 - Fig ? Cut back by 0.5m from the balcony and remove all epicormic growth. This is due to the tree encroaching on the building and to maintain the crown at a manageable size. Front of Property: T5 - Cherry ? Fell, stump grind, and replant with a more suitable species for the available space. 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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