Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

Pending 26/02574/TDD
Trees & landscaping
Council
Westminster 3.7/10
Date received
17 Apr 2026
Date validated
17 Apr 2026
Postcode
SW1A 1AA

Description

1 x Malus tschonoskii (BP4854): removal

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Historical activity at this location

37 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025
2660 Reduce the crown height by 2m and lateral spread by 2.5m to the north, south, and we…
25/08405/TCA
2025
2660 Reduce the crown height by 2m and lateral spread by 2.5m to the north, south, and we…
25/08367/TCA
2025
West Wing Group B North works associated with Reservicing
25/08295/LBC
2025
Renew the asphalt roof covering, modify the roof falls, open two small channels in the no…
25/07878/LBC
2025
Installation of a feeder pillar in the basement to support the approved electric vehicle…
25/07869/LBC
2025
Restoration of perimeter railings, gates, lanterns, and bollards to Forecourt and Ambassa…
25/07846/LBC
2025 Approved
New silk wall coverings and integrated lighting for Picture Gallery and Silk Tapestry Roo…
25/06244/LBC
2025
North Wing asset protection works.
25/07714/LBC
2025
Internal alterations including repainting, new seating, new suspended ceiling with lighti…
25/07433/LBC
2025 Approved
West Wing Group D works associated with Reservicing
25/05127/LBC
2025 Approved
Replacement of 6no roof lights and installation of two new sets of walkway steps on the B…
25/06026/FULL
2025 Approved
Installation of a new condenser unit to the roof of the North Wing. (Linked to 25/05057/F…
25/05058/LBC
2025 Approved
Installation of a new condenser unit to the roof of the North Wing. (Linked to 25/05058/L…
25/05057/FULL
2025 Approved
Services replacement in the North Wing and operational improvements; internal layout chan…
25/04304/LBC
2025 Approved
1 dead cherry tree (1271) adjacent to boundary wall, with Grosvenor Place): fell
25/06376/TDD
2025 Approved
1 x London Plane (1653, adjacent to the Mews): Cut back branches growing to the south eas…
25/06219/TCA
2025 Approved
Existing basement door opening for WC refurbishment works.
25/04171/LBC
2025 Approved
Removal of pugging between joists to room SF-107-5588.
25/04085/LBC
2025
South Wing asset protection works.
25/05574/LBC
2025
East Wing asset protection works
25/05215/LBC
2016 Approved
Erection of scaffolding for urgent remedial structural re-supporting and conservation of…
16/06530/LBC
2016 Approved
Removal of two existing satellite dishes on the roof of Buckingham palace and installatio…
16/06175/LBC
2016 Approved
Replacement of two existing satellite dishes on the roof with three new satellite dishes.
16/06336/FULL
2016 Withdrawn
eaaReplacement of dining room ceiling structural repair and redecoration works.
16/06212/LBC
2016 Withdrawn
Internal works to plaster ceilings. Structural condition assessment including ceiling ins…
16/05388/LBC
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Nearby activity

2025 Approved
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2024 Approved
Open Space At Junction And Horse Guards Road And The Mall The Mall London SW1A 1AA
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2020 Approved
Royal Mews Buckingham Palace Road London SW1W 0QH
Replacement of roof covering and associated works.
20/02926/LBC
2018 Approved
Buckingham Palace Buckingham Gate London SW1E 5HE
Installation of ductwork at second floor level.
18/10239/LBC
2018 Approved
Buckingham Palace Buckingham Gate London SW1A 1AA
3 x Bay trees T1 ( 0205, 0206, 0208, Fire hole entrance): Fell to ground level1 x Bay tre…
18/06183/TCA
2017 Approved
Spur Road London
Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission dated 17 May 2016 (RN: 16/00250) for crea…
17/05383/FULL
2017 Refused
Spur Road London SW1A 2BJ
Removal of condition 2 of planning permission dated 17 May 2016 (RN 16/00250/FULL) for th…
17/01273/FULL
2017 Approved
St James's Park The Mall London SW1A 1AA
1 x London plane ( Birdcage Walk, located in dropped kerb for pedestrian crossing opposit…
17/00403/TCA
2017 Approved
Royal Mews Buckingham Palace Road London SW1W 0QH
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17/00328/FULL
2017 Approved
Royal Mews Buckingham Palace Road London SW1W 0QH
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17/00329/LBC
2016 Approved
Queens Gallery And Royal Kitchen Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA
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2016 Approved
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Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#209 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #227 out of 292. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
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Westminster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #200 of 292
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #279 of 292
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #227 of 292
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #43 of 292
86%
Minor dwellings approved
14 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
140 decided
4,828
Total decisions
669 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings