The Queens Chapel Of The Savoy Savoy Hill London WC2R 0DA Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
T1, T2 & T3 London Plane Trees (Platanus ? hispanica), Garden Proposed works: Reduce crown by approximately 2?3 metres in all aspects Returning to previous pollard points (re-pollard) Resulting dimensions: Final height approximately 11?12 metres, maintaining previous pollard framework Justification: Routine cyclical maintenance of previously pollarded trees To prevent excessive crown weight and risk of structural failure To contain size within appropriate bounds for the garden setting To manage light levels and leaf litter affecting surrounding area Compliance: All works to be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 ? Recommendations for Tree Work T4 Mulberry (Morus spp.), Garden Proposed works: Formative crown reduction of up to 1 metre to maintain overall balance and shape Height to remain unchanged Current height: Approx. 4 metres Justification: Light formative pruning to encourage strong branch structure Maintain ornamental form and prevent asymmetry Improve long-term health and reduce likelihood of weak limb attachments T5 Fig Tree (Ficus carica), Garden Proposed works: Reduce height by approximately 2.5 metres Reduce lateral spread by 1?2 metres Current height: Approx. 6?7 metres Resulting dimensions: Final height approx. 4?4.5 metres, width reduced accordingly Justification: Routine maintenance to contain size within garden space To improve access and light levels Promote healthy regrowth and fruit production Prevent encroachment onto neighbouring boundaries or structures Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 30 Sept 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 1 Oct 2026
Documents 11
Decision & officer reports 1
Statements & assessments 1
Plans & drawings 1
Application forms 2
Other documents 6
Site constraints 11
Show the other 24 with distances
- 20 mThe Savoy HotelGrade II
- 26 mChurchyard Railings and GatesGrade II
- 46 mSimpson'sGrade II
- 73 m356-359, Strand Wc2Grade II
- 78 m355, Strand Wc2Grade II
- 82 mThe Savoy TheatreGrade II*
- 84 mSomerset House and King's College Old BuildingGrade I
- 89 m89 to 95 (consec) Strand, including Nos 2 and 3 Savoy CourtGrade II
- 89 mLyceum TheatreGrade II*
- 94 mWaterloo BridgeGrade II*
- 108 mShell Mex HouseGrade II
- 111 mSewer Gas Lampstandard Numbered 4Grade II
- 113 mSir Arthur Sullivan MemorialGrade II
- 118 mLamp post at junction of Carting Lane and StrandGrade II
- 118 mInveresk HouseGrade II
- 133 mLamp post opposite the Strand Palace HotelGrade II
- 137 mStatue of Robert RaikesGrade II
- 137 m21 Bench Seats Set on Embankment PavementGrade II
- 140 m15 Exeter StreetGrade II
- 142 mThe Old Bell Public HouseGrade II
- 145 mLamp post outside 9 Burleigh StreetGrade II
- 146 mSt Paul's Clergy HouseGrade II
- 147 m2-10, Tavistock Street Wc2Grade II*
- 147 m20, TAVISTOCK STREET (See details for further address information)Grade II
Checked on 6 October 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.
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Important details
- Council
- Westminster
- Application type
- Applic. for works to trees in CA
- Postcode
- WC2R 0DA
- Received
- 12 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 12 Aug 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 7 Oct 2026
- Decision
- No objections
- Decision date
- 30 Sept 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- GraftinGardeners Ltd
- Freehold owner
- Show
How this decision compares
Decided in 49 days from validation, 14 days slower than Westminster's median of 35 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 99% of tree and landscaping works here are.
Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Westminster in the last twelve months, from validation. Westminster decision record →
Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 1 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15155416
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-15155416
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
29 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use
Freehold owner: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.
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