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26/05438/TCA - Applic. for works to trees in CA Pending

Proposal

372 Prunus sargentii (Sargent's Cherry) - Remove disease material from crown. 395 Ilex x altaclarensis 'Golden King' (Variegated Holly) Prune - Reduce crown in height by 4m and laterally by 2m to reduce likelihood of failure of root plate. 604 Populus X canadensis (Hybrid Poplar) - Fell tree due to potential root decay as a result of honey fungus, indicated by the sparse crown and rhizomorphs. 830 Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) - Remove partially failed branch at 4m. 1014 Malus floribunda (Japanese Crab) - Fell recently failed tree. 1377 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) - Cut back 1 number limb toward the east 2m back from security fence. 1428 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) - Reduce the lateral spread of the crown to the west to allow 1.5m clearance from lamp column and remove hanging branch. 1512 Morus nigra (Black Mulberry) Reduce the lateral spread of the crown by 1.5m to the north and 3.5m to the east. 1592 Gymnocladus dioica (Kentucky coffee tree). Remove partially failed branch at approx 8m to the west. 1619 Castanea sativa (Sweet Chestnut) - Fell tree standing dead tree. 1668 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) Reduce 2no. over-extended limbs at 6m and 8m projecting north by up to 2.5m to reduce the likelihood of failure. 3493 Species not known (Unknown) - Fell and replanted with a honey fungus tolerant species. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 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 1AA
Received
11 Aug 2026
Validated
11 Aug 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
Show
Target decision
6 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Writtle Forest Consultancy Limited

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15126608
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