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48 - 49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JY

Granted Camden 2010/2019/T Trees

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

DDD - REAR OF 48: 1 x lime - Reduce crown all round by 25-30% to previous reduction points, retain furnishing growth for crown continuity. Thin and clean out crown, remove deadwood, weak and suppressed branches and suckets. Lift canopy all round by 2m.

As published by the council, reference 2010/2019/T

Application record

Reference
2010/2019/T
Category
Trees
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted As published: No Objection to Emergency Works (CA)
Decided
12 May 2010
Postcode
WC1B 4JY

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 12 May 2010

    Decision issued: No Objection to Emergency Works (CA)

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 12 May 2010, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 48-49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    2017/0236/T 50 yards away

    REAR: 1 x - Lime: Raise canopy tp 5m from the ground up to the crown break , Reduce canopy by 3m in height and 2-3m from lateral branches back to previous points of reduction, and 1 x Tree of heaven: Reduce branches growing towards the building by 2-3m raise canopy to 4m

    Granted Trees

  • 48 - 49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    2022/1163/T 50 yards away

    1 x Lime - Lift crown to 6m, crown reducing 40%, cutting back to previous cuts approx. 3m. 1 x Tree of Heaven - 25% crown reduction, 2.5m.

    Granted Trees

  • 48 - 49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    2026/2233/T Submitted 2 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Crown lift epicormic growth to first branch union, 4m from ground level.

    Granted Trees 3 docs

  • 50-51 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 4JP

    2025/3203/P 50 yards away

    92% historically approved

    Details pursuant to condition 12 (mechanical ventilation) of planning permission ref 2023/5470/P dated 12/03/2025 for Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear, reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Roofing +1
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  • 50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    2026/2540/P Submitted 18 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 13/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension. NAMELY for alterations to the front lightwell, ground floor entrances, fifth floor fenestration, plant enclosure, and rear terrace.

    Granted Amendments Extension Roofing +2 10 docs
    Small domestic

  • 50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

    2026/2313/P Submitted 5 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    Details pursuant to Condition 7(e) (Lighting) of planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.

    Granted Full applications Extension Roofing +1 9 docs
    Small domestic

In Camden

  • 2026/4294/T Awaiting decision

    1 Boscastle Road London NW5 1EE

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ash (T1) - Lift crown by removing epicormic shoots from main stem and thin crown by approx. 20%. 1 x Yew (T2) - Lift crown to 1m by trimming low branches with hedge cutters. 1 x Beech (T3) - Lift crown by approx. 2m. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T4) - Reduce main limbs to historic pollard points, approx. 7m from ground level.

    Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 2026/4358/T Awaiting decision

    Inverforth House North End Way London NW3 7EU

    DD 5 Day Notice REAR GARDEN: 1 x Unknown (T1 - Fell to ground level.

    Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 2026/4357/T Awaiting decision

    4 Lower Terrace London NW3 6RG

    DD 5 Day Notice REAR GARDEN: 1 x Japanese Pine (T1) - Fell to ground level.

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 2026/4206/T Granted

    Flat Ground And 1st Floor 184 Camden Road London NW1 9HG

    (TPO REF: S9-T11) FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Lime (Tilia x europaea) (T7) - Crown reduction 30%, 2m -3m taking back all round.

    Received 28 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/4293/T Awaiting decision

    54 Dartmouth Park Road London NW5 1SN

    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Purple Plum (T1) - Reduce height by approx. 3m, reduce sides by approx. 1.5m to balance crown.

    Received 2 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees