Westminster
Westminster/25/05035/TCA
The Queens Chapel Of The Savoy Savoy Hill London WC2R 0DA
- Reference
- Westminster/25/05035/TCA
- Authority
- Westminster
- Application type
- Trees in conservation area
- Address
- The Queens Chapel Of The Savoy Savoy Hill London WC2R 0DA
- Postcode
- WC2R 0DA
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 21 Jul 2025
- Started
- 21 Jul 2025
- Source council
- Westminster
- Council source record
- View public record
- Public data licence
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Record updated
- 1 Aug 2026
- SEO index generated
- 2 Aug 2026
Location
Approximate location
Proposal
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
Key dates
- Received 21 Jul 2025
- Started 21 Jul 2025
Planning history / related applications
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