The Victoria Tower Gardens Millbank London SW1P 3YB Data via plota.co.uk

26/05095/TPO - Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO Pending

Proposal

0W1W CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift over riverside 0W1X CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift over riverside and lift to previous points over building 0W1Y CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift over riverside and lift to previous points over building 0W1Z CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift over riverside and prune branch at 5m E to suitable pruning points 0W20 CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift over riverside and rest of canopy to 4m 0W21 CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift to 4m 0W22 CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift over riverside, branch at 5m NE prune to growth point approx 5m 0W23 CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift over riverside, crown extends over river, 4m NE prune to growth point 0W24 CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m 0W25 CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, larger branches not to be cut, tip lift low growth 0W26 CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift to 4m riverside 0W27 CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, branches 4m NE prune to suitable growth point 0W28 CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m 0W2H CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m 0W2J CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, low branch 4m NE prune to growth points at 3m 0W2K CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m 0W2L CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, canopy extends over river 0W2M CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, canopy extends over river 0W2N CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, canopy extends over river 0W2P CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, canopy extends over river 0W2Q CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, canopy extends over river 0W2R CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, canopy extends over river 0W2S CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, canopy extends over river 0W2T CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, canopy extends over river 0W2U CROWN LIFT 4m tip lift whole canopy to 4m, low canopy over steps and playground The eastern line of twenty-five trees overhangs the River Thames, historically crown lifted on the western side to provide pedestrian and vehicle clearance while the eastern canopy has largely remained u… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Application type
Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
Postcode
SW1P 3YB
Received
29 Jul 2026
Validated
29 Jul 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
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Target decision
23 Sept 2026
Applicant
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 19 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15119644
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