69 Prince's Square London W2 4NY Data via plota.co.uk
Description
T1: Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Location: Rear garden, approximately 7m from the rear retaining wall and 5m from the lightwell (refer to Fig 1 site sketch in Get Carter Consulting report). Proposed Works: Section fell to ground level using controlled rigging. Treat stump using EcoPlug capsules inserted into stump wood to prevent sucker regrowth. Reason: Mature tree (approx. 14m height) causing significant moisture abstraction in shrinkable London Clay, resulting in foundation subsidence and cracking up to 8mm in external walls and lightwells of this Grade II Listed Building (see Get Carter Consulting report ref: 345). Removal is required to arrest ongoing damage under Section 66 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. T3: Plum (Prunus) Location: Rear garden, approximately 2m from the rear lightwell retaining wall (refer to Fig 1 site sketch in Get Carter Consulting report). Proposed Works: Section fell to ground level. Treat stump using EcoPlug capsules inserted into stump wood to prevent sucker regrowth. Reason: Assessed by structural engineer as the most damaging tree due to immediate proximity (2m) to retaining walls and shallow foundations. Required foundation depth exceeds existing footing depth, causing ongoing subsidence and structural distress to the listed property. T2: Elder (Sambucus nigra, 4 stems) Location: Rear garden, adjacent to Sycamore T1, approximately 4m from lightwell retaining wall (refer to Fig 1 site sketch in Get Carter Consulting report). Proposed Works: Fell to ground level / crown reduce to ground level to eliminate soil moisture abstraction. Reason: Recommended by structural engineer to mitigate cumulative moisture demand on underlying London Clay soils adjacent to affected retaining walls. Replacement Planting:Due to the restricted garden dimensions, close proximity to historic retaining walls, and the high volume change potential of the London Clay subsoil, replacement tree p Data via plota.co.uk
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Decision outlook
Plota predicts a decision between 24 Nov 2026 and 4 Dec 2026, from Westminster's recent listed building works.
Day 3 of the 56-day target. Westminster usually decides listed building works by day 55.
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- 0 mNumbers 66 to 71 Princes Square and Numbers 58 to 64 Leinster SquareGrade II
- 26 m47-65, Princes Square W2Grade II
- 42 m38-57, Leinster Square W2Grade II
- 57 m1-20, Princes Square W2Grade II
- 58 m61-69, Chepstow Place W2Grade II
- 94 m22, Pembridge Square W2Grade II
- 97 m1-6, Leinster Square W2Grade II
- 109 m21, Pembridge Square W2Grade II
- 110 m7-16, Leinster Square W2Grade II
- 116 m23, Pembridge Square W2Grade II
- 123 m20, Pembridge Square W2Grade II
- 126 m24, Pembridge Square W2Grade II
- 137 m38 and 40, Monmouth Road W2Grade II
- 137 m19, Pembridge Square W2Grade II
- 138 m25 and 26 Pembridge SquareGrade II
- 140 mSt Sophias Clergy House Moscow Road London W2 4LQ
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