54 Alderney Street London SW1V 4EX Data via plota.co.uk

26/04277/TCA - Applic. for works to trees in CA Pending

Proposal

We planted an olive tree in the bed on the patio behind our house in 2004. It has apparently found a water source and grown much larger than originally expected. We have pruned it regularly, but it has continued to grow and is now disproportionately large for a relatively small patio area. Unfortunately, it has attracted a fungus, which produces substantial amounts of white residue and sticky deposits, which render the use of our outside space effectively impossible. We have taken advice from a tree surgeon, who has told us that without knowing the source of the infection (probably another fruit tree) it will not be feasible to eliminate this. The tree is also now too big to treat. In the light of this, we are seeking permission to cut the tree down. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

Important details

Application type
Applic. for works to trees in CA
Postcode
SW1V 4EX
Received
29 Jun 2026
Validated
29 Jun 2026
Ward
Pimlico North
Case officer
Show
Target decision
24 Aug 2026
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15046382
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