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T1, T2 & T3 London Plane Trees (Platanus ? hispanica), GardenProposed works:Reduce crown by approximately 2?3 metres in all aspectsReturning to previous pollard points (re-pollard)Resulting dimensions: Final height approximately 11?12 metres, maintaining previous pollard frameworkJustification:Routine cyclical maintenance of previously pollarded treesTo prevent excessive crown weight and risk of structural failureTo contain size within appropriate bounds for the garden settingTo manage light levels and leaf litter affecting surrounding areaCompliance: All works to be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 ? Recommendations for Tree WorkT4 Mulberry (Morus spp.), GardenProposed works:Formative crown reduction of up to 1 metre to maintain overall balance and shapeHeight to remain unchangedCurrent height: Approx. 4 metresJustification:Light formative pruning to encourage strong branch structureMaintain ornamental form and prevent asymmetryImprove long-term health and reduce likelihood of weak limb attachmentsT5 Fig Tree (Ficus carica), GardenProposed works:Reduce height by approximately 2.5 metresReduce lateral spread by 1?2 metresCurrent height: Approx. 6?7 metresResulting dimensions: Final height approx. 4?4.5 metres, width reduced accordinglyJustification:Routine maintenance to contain size within garden spaceTo improve access and light levelsPromote healthy regrowth and fruit productionPrevent encroachment onto neighbouring boundaries or structures

The Queens Chapel Of The Savoy Savoy Hill London WC2R 0DA

PendingReference: 26/05498/TCACity of Westminster

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The Queens Chapel Of The Savoy Savoy Hill London WC2R 0DA

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Status
Pending
Application type
Applic. for works to trees in CA
Received
12 Aug 2026
Validated
12 Aug 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
City of Westminster

Application overview

T1, T2 & T3 London Plane Trees (Platanus ? hispanica), GardenProposed works:Reduce crown by approximately 2?3 metres in all aspectsReturning to previous pollard points (re-pollard)Resulting dimensions: Final height approximately 11?12 metres, maintaining previous pollard frameworkJustification:Routine cyclical maintenance of previously pollarded treesTo prevent excessive crown weight and risk of structural failureTo contain size within appropriate bounds for the garden settingTo manage light levels and leaf litter affecting surrounding areaCompliance: All works to be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 ? Recommendations for Tree WorkT4 Mulberry (Morus spp.), GardenProposed works:Formative crown reduction of up to 1 metre to maintain overall balance and shapeHeight to remain unchangedCurrent height: Approx. 4 metresJustification:Light formative pruning to encourage strong branch structureMaintain ornamental form and prevent asymmetryImprove long-term health and reduce likelihood of weak limb attachmentsT5 Fig Tree (Ficus carica), GardenProposed works:Reduce height by approximately 2.5 metresReduce lateral spread by 1?2 metresCurrent height: Approx. 6?7 metresResulting dimensions: Final height approx. 4?4.5 metres, width reduced accordinglyJustification:Routine maintenance to contain size within garden spaceTo improve access and light levelsPromote healthy regrowth and fruit productionPrevent encroachment onto neighbouring boundaries or structures

Proposal details

Reference
26/05498/TCA
Alternative references
PP-15155416
Ward
St James's
Agent
GraftinGardeners Ltd

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Documents 10 of 10

DocumentPublishedAction
RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONOther · PDF17 Aug 2026View
PROPOSALVentilation/Extraction statement12 Aug 2026View
APPLICATIONFORMREDACTEDApplication Form · PDF12 Aug 2026View
FEECALCULATIONBackground Papers · PDF12 Aug 2026View
ATTACHMENTSUMMARYBackground Papers · PDF12 Aug 2026View
KINGS CHAPEL 4Background Papers12 Aug 2026View
KINGS CHAPEL 3Background Papers12 Aug 2026View
KINGS CHAPEL 2Background Papers12 Aug 2026View
KINGS CHAPEL 1Background Papers12 Aug 2026View
KINGS CHAPEL SKETCH PLANDrawing12 Aug 2026View

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