Ground Floor Bridgewater House 14 Cleveland Row London SW1A 1DP Data via plota.co.uk

26/05402/TCA - Applic. for works to trees in CA Pending

Proposal

T1 - Lime (Tilia spp.)- Fell to ground level. Client is aware that they will be required to replant and would like to opt for a Magnolia brooklynensis Yellow Bird. T2 - Robinia pseudoacacia- In consideration of the tree's condition, reduce height approximately 6 metres T3 - Robinia pseudoacacia- Undertake a light, sympathetic crown reduction by pruning the canopy back to suitable secondary growth points, achieving an overall reduction of no more than approximately 2 metres in both height and lateral spread T4 - Robinia pseudoacacia- Fell to ground level. Client is aware that they will be required to replant and would like to opt for a Honey Locust. As an Arboricultural Approved contractor Arboriculural Association #AC2626), all works will be undertaken in accordance with BS 39982010 - Tree Work - Recommendations. Reason for work: As outlined in the Arboricultural report… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 Aug 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
SW1A 1DP
Received
7 Aug 2026
Validated
7 Aug 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
Show
Target decision
2 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Treehab

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 23 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15143788
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