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26/05878/TPO - Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

1 x London plane: crown lift low hanging twiggy growth to 6m and cut back from property to give a clearance of 5m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
27 Aug 2026
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Validated
1 Sept 2026
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Approved
4 Sept 2026

Approved on 4 Sept 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Sept 2026

Documents

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Site constraints 10

Grade II listed: 6-30, Westbourne Terrace W2
List entry 1267569 · The pin is inside its outline · 24 more listed buildings within 150 m (1 Grade II*, 23 Grade II)
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 ↗
Bayswater conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
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 ↗
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 Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.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 ↗
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
National infrastructure project 901 m away: London Strategic Heat Main Project, at pre-application; Inside the City of Westminster built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 6b (excellent), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Tree preservation order 30 m away: P16_G3; Town centre 82 m away: Praed Street/ Paddington.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 2 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £8,145,000 in January 2024. Terraced house, freehold.

30 January 2024£8,145,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area608 m² (6,544 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (65 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyMid-terrace house, 12 habitable rooms
BuiltBefore 1900
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in September 2023, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Westminster
Application type
Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
Postcode
W2 3UW
Received
27 Aug 2026
Validated
1 Sept 2026
Ward
Lancaster Gate
Case officer
Show
Target decision
27 Oct 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
4 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
The London Tree Company

How this decision compares

Decided in 3 days from validation, 33 days faster than Westminster's median of 36 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 99% of tree and landscaping works here are.

77%decided within 8 weeks
99%approved
797decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Westminster in the last twelve months, from validation. Westminster decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15188794
Planning Portal ref
PP-15188794
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
Replacement of rear elevation sash window with french doors and the addition of a rear fa…
24/04109/FULL
2024
Repair and redecoration works to the front elevation; enlargement of a modern window open…
24/03905/LBC
2023 Approved
T3 London Plane x 1 (Platanus hispanica). Remove Massaria infected branches up to 100mm…
23/07458/TPO
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Flat 14 Crescent Court 10 Westbourne Crescent London W2 3DB
Internal alterations including installation of two bathrooms, removal and replacement of…
25/04406/LBC
2025
21 Conduit Mews London W2 3RE
Erection of a dormer to the rear elevation.
25/06778/FULL
2025
26J Gloucester Terrace London W2 3DD
Roof strengthening works and removal of two velux windows and reinstatement of roof finis…
25/06661/LBC
2025
26J Gloucester Terrace London W2 3DD
Roof strengthening works and removal of two velux windows and reinstatement of roof finis…
25/06660/FULL
2025 Approved
42 - 44 Gloucester Terrace London W2 3DA
Replacement of three windows with double glazed timber windows and modification to railin…
25/03425/LBC
2025 Approved
42 - 44 Gloucester Terrace London W2 3DA
Replacement of three windows with double glazed timber windows; introduction of double gl…
25/03424/FULL
2025 Refused
21A Conduit Mews London W2 3RE
Erection of dormers to front and rear elevations
25/04276/FULL
2025 Approved
Flat 6 10 Westbourne Terrace London W2 3UW
Internal works to include alterations to the first-floor French doors involving replaceme…
25/03181/LBC
2025
18B Gloucester Terrace London W2 3DD
Installation of level access shower and associated works at ground floor.
25/03558/LBC
2025
8B Westbourne Crescent London W2 3DB
Removal of bath in existing bathroom and installation of level access shower including as…
25/03557/LBC
2025
Basement Flat 25 Westbourne Terrace London W2 3UN
Internal Alterations
25/03112/LBC
2025
Basement Flat 25 Westbourne Terrace London W2 3UN
Internal Alterations including retaining existing York stone stair.
25/03119/LBC
2025 Refused
Flat B 25 Westbourne Terrace London W2 3UN
Internal alterations at lower ground floor, Flat B
25/01653/LBC
2025 Refused
Basement Flat 25 Westbourne Terrace London W2 3UN
Internal alterations including refurbishment and removal of staircase.
25/01836/LBC
2025
42 - 44 Gloucester Terrace London W2 3DA
Replacement of three windows and new entrance lighting.
25/01592/FULL
2025
42 - 44 Gloucester Terrace London W2 3DA
Modify part of boundary fencing with a gate and installation of an awning.
25/00174/LBC
2025
42 - 44 Gloucester Terrace London W2 3DA
Display of externally illuminated sign on a new awning Mounted to underside of balcony me…
25/00199/ADV
2024
22A Gloucester Terrace London W2 3DD
Installation of level access shower to bathroom, and installation of stairlift to stairs.
24/08925/CLOPUD
2024
Basement And Ground Floor Flat 14 - 16 Gloucester Terrace London W2 3DD
Removal of bath and installation of wet floor shower including associated works.
24/08881/CLOPUD
2024
26 Gloucester Terrace London W2 3DD
Installation of black metal handrail to front entrance steps and installation of a level…
24/08897/FULL
2017 Approved
42-44 Gloucester Terrace London W2 3DA
Replacement of tiles to front of no. 42-44 Gloucester Terrace at street level.
17/11070/LBC
2017 Approved
Flat J 13 Westbourne Terrace London W2 3UL
Installation of replacement timber conservatory, windows, doors and rooflight. Internal a…
17/08933/LBC
2017 Approved
Flat J 13 Westbourne Terrace London W2 3UL
Installation of replacement timber conservatory, windows, doors and rooflight.
17/08934/FULL
2017 Approved
14D Westbourne Crescent London W2 3DB
Internal alterations to third floor including the removal and addition of partitions.
17/05890/LBC
2017 Approved
Barrie Estate Gloucester Terrace London W2 3DG
Installtion of replacement double glazed windows to front and rear elevations of Gilray…
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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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.