Open Space Princes Gardens London Data via plota.co.uk

26/02226/TPO - Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO Approved

Proposal

T83 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limb at approximately 4-5 m, SE orientation, Approx 2 m long and 40 mm diameter. T94 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limbat approximately 17 m, NE orientation, Approx 6 m long and 160 mm diameter. T104 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limb at approximately 16 m, N orientation, Approx 7 m long and 160 mm diameter. T105 1 x London plane: remove broken limb in lower canopy over parking bays, pointing downwards. Branch is 30 mm x 2 m. T107 1 x London plane: remove Massaria-infected limb with black strip on top side, bark also stripped near collar, second lowest limb heading north. Branch is approximately 290 mm by 13 m long, located just below recent and near recent branch removal wound. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Apr 2026
Approved
28 Apr 2026

Approved on 28 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 19 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Applic. for wks to trees subject to TPO
Postcode
SW7 2BW
Received
2 Apr 2026
Validated
2 Apr 2026
Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 May 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
28 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
TMA Environmental Consultants

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14831945
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