99 Hamilton Terrace London NW8 9QY Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/03960/TCA
Date received
15 Jun 2026
Date validated
15 Jun 2026
Postcode
NW8 9QY

Description

(T3) Sycamore - This is situated in the rear garden of 99 Hamilton Terrace. Tree is fairly close to the property, proposing to reduce entire crown back to previous pruning points (approximately 2m) in order to allow more light and inhibit excessive root spread which could cause damage to the retaining wall or foundations (T4) Horse Chestnut - This is situated in the rear garden of 99 Hamilton Terrace. Tree is fairly close to the property, proposing to reduce entire crown back to previous pruning points (approximately 2m) and thin crown by 15%, in order to allow more light and inhibit excessive root spread which could cause damage to the retaining wall or foundations. Data via plota.co.uk

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