Albert Lodge, 18 Victoria Grove, London, W8 5RW Data via plota.co.uk

Approved ARB/26/03204
Trees & landscaping
Council
Kensington and Chelsea 5.1/10
Date received
16 Jun 2026
Date validated
16 Jun 2026
Decision date
10 Jul 2026
Postcode
W8 5RW

Description

Prune 1 x Lime (front) Data via plota.co.uk

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How this decision compares

Decided in 24 days from validation, 15 days faster than Kensington and Chelsea's median of 39 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 99% of tree and landscaping works here are.

62%decided within 8 weeks
99%approved
862decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Kensington and Chelsea in the last twelve months, from validation. Kensington and Chelsea decision record →

Site constraints 9

23 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin
Nearest: 18, Victoria Grove W8, Grade II, the postcode pin is inside its outline · 5 Grade II*, 16 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
Show all 23 with distances
Historic England ↗
De Vere conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Article 4 direction
Article 4 - No 100. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Tree preservation order
Consent is needed before work on protected trees.
Not every council has published its orders as open data, so no order shown is not proof there is none.
Air quality management area: Kensington and Chelsea AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
National infrastructure project about 1747 m away: Thames Tideway Tunnel; Inside the Kensington and Chelsea built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 6a (excellent), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Designated open space about 47 m away.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £5,000,000 in December 2008. Detached house, freehold.

12 December 2008£5,000,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

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Historical activity at this location

35 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
Prune 1 x Lime (front)
ARB/23/04972
2022 Refused
Removal of low railings to front wall of house and relocation of taller existing railings…
LB/22/01731
2022 Refused
Retention of low railings to front boundary wall (retrospective application)
LB/22/00934
2021 Approved
Prune 1 x Lime (rear)
ARB/21/01441
2020 Refused
Erection of a replacement outbuilding.
LB/20/05001
2020 Refused
Erection of a replacement outbuilding.
PP/20/05037
2020 Refused
Erection of a replacement outbuilding.
LB/20/05038
2020 Refused
Erection of a replacement outbuilding.
PP/20/05000
2019 Approved
FELL 1 x Magnolia tree andPrune 1 x Lime tree in side garden.
ARB/19/02343
2016 Decided
PRUNE 2 x Sycamore, 1 x Lime
ARB/16/02329
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
22 Victoria Road, London, W8 5RG
Replacement of uPVC window frames with timber frames
PP/25/06091
2025 Approved
1 Canning Place, London, W8 5AD
Installation of replacement black-painted steel stair with handrail within existing front…
LB/25/06629
2025 Approved
13 Victoria Grove, London, W8 5RW
Prune 1 x Amelanchier spp.(T1) in rear garden.
ARB/25/06373
2025
1 Canning Place, London, W8 5AD
Installation of external air conditioning units, two at roof level and one at rear garden…
PP/26/00049
2025
1 Canning Place, London, W8 5AD
Installation of external air conditioning units, two at roof level and one at rear garden…
LB/26/00050
2025 Approved
31 Victoria Road, London, W8 5RF
Variation of condition 3 (Submission of details (Full PP)) of planning permission 24/0375…
PP/25/05270
2025 Approved
47 De Vere Gardens, London, W8 5AW
Change of use of four-storey terraced townhouse from its current Sui Generis (diplomatic)…
PP/25/05275
2025 Approved
1 Canning Place, London, W8 5AD
Proposed replacement garden room in rear garden.
PP/25/05418
2025 Approved
1 Canning Place, London, W8 5AD
Proposed replacement garden room in rear garden.
LB/25/05419
2025
30 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4RB
Part conversion of existing retail unit (Class E) at rear lower ground and rear ground fl…
PP/25/06163
2025
30 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4RB
Part conversion of existing retail unit (Class E) at rear lower ground and rear ground fl…
LB/25/06164
2025 Approved
11 Launceston Place, London, W8 5RL
FELL 1 x Prunus (front)
ARB/25/04653
2024 Approved
39-41 Victoria Road, London, W8 5RJ
Variation of condition 2 (compliance with approved drawings) of planning permission PP/22…
PP/24/01321
2025 Approved
6 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4RB
Retention of canopy at rear ground floor and erection of glass box extension at ground fl…
LB/25/03924
2025 Approved
6 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4RB
Retention of canopy at rear ground floor and erection of glass box extension at ground fl…
PP/25/03923
2025 Approved
9 Canning Place, London, W8 5AD
Prune 1 x Magnolia (front) and 1 x Prunus (rear)
ARB/25/04492
2025 Withdrawn
1 Canning Place, London, W8 5AD
Proposed basement beneath front garden replacing existing vaults
PP/25/02814
2025 Withdrawn
1 Canning Place, London, W8 5AD
Proposed basement beneath front garden replacing existing vaults
LB/25/02815
2025 Approved
1-3 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4PP
Amended description: Installation of 2no. internally illuminated fascia signs and 2no. in…
CA/25/01959
2025 Approved
12 Launceston Place, London, W8 5RL
Replacement of existing conservatory roof and lantern roof light with a new part glazed /…
PP/25/04022
2021 Withdrawn
30 Victoria Road, LONDON, W8 5RG
Prune 1 x Lime (rear)***WiTHDRAWN***
ARB/21/05382
2021 Approved
6 Victoria Grove, LONDON, W8 5RW
Prune 1 x Japanese Maple, 1 x Olive, 1 x Cherry
ARB/21/05650
2021 Withdrawn
Flat A, 4 Launceston Place, LONDON, W8 5RL
Internal alterations and demolitions to walls providing WC and utility room, open living…
PP/21/04607
2021 Approved
36 Victoria Road, LONDON, W8 5RG
Prune 1 x Laburnum (Laburnum anagyroides) in front garden, and 2 x London Plane (Platanus…
ARB/21/05025
2021 Approved
22 Launceston Place, LONDON, W8 5RL
Prune x 6 lime trees (side and rear garden)
ARB/21/04804
Kensington and Chelsea
Planning Authority Score
5.1/10
Average
#144 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Kensington and Chelsea ranks #174 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

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Kensington and Chelsea decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the nine months to December 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #58 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #110 of 296
61%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #174 of 296
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #152 of 296
94%
Minor dwellings approved
455 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Change of use approved
53 decided
1,839
Total decisions
135 refused in the nine months to December 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.