Basement Flat A 103 Alderney Street London SW1V 4HE Data via plota.co.uk

26/01903/TCA - Applic. for works to trees in CA Approved

Proposal

1 x bay tree (rear): reduce height by 2m to 3m; to no more than previous reduction points; retaining shortened growth for furnishing. Reduce sides to match (by approximately 1m to 1.5m). Thin crown by 20%. 1 x Cotoneaster (rear): reduce low lateral branch over neighbours garden back to the upwards growing lateral branch about 1m from the main trunk union, reduce remaining crown by 2-3m all round to shape and balance ensuring retention of fine branch structure across the entire canopy area for crown continuity. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Mar 2026
Validated
15 Apr 2026
Approved
20 Apr 2026

Approved on 20 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Applic. for works to trees in CA
Postcode
SW1V 4HE
Received
24 Mar 2026
Validated
15 Apr 2026
Ward
Pimlico North
Case officer
Show
Target decision
10 Jun 2026
Decision
No objections
Decision date
20 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14805150
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