47 - 49 Gower Street London WC1E 6HH

1. 16 Nov 2010

   Decision issued: Approve Works (TPO)

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Camden granted permission on 16 November 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.

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.

• 47 Gower Street London WC1E 6HH

  2010/5877/L 50 yards away

  Submission of details relating to rooflights, smoke-vents, new windows glazing bars, vertical service runs, nibs and down stands pursuant to conditions 4 & 5 of listed building consent dated 17/11/09 (Ref no. 2009/2025/L) for (external alterations including re-opening up of lightwells under front entrance steps, enlargement of rear basement lightwells, replacement of two doors at basement level with sash windows, replacement of door at rear ground floor level at No. 47, replacement of windows at third floor level on front and rear elevations, installation of rooflights and vent terminals on rear roofslopes and internal alterations at basement, ground and first to third floor level all in connection with change of use of basement, ground and first to third floor from residential institution (Class C2) to 8 self-contained flats/maisonettes (6 x 1-bedroom and 2 x 3-bedroom) (Class C3)).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Loft or dormer +1

• 47 Gower Street London WC1E 6HH

  2011/0038/P 50 yards away

  Additions and alterations, involving the removal of existing glazed construction to rear elevation at 2nd floor half landing level and replacement of existing door with new window to dwelling house (Class C3).

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing
  Domestic

• 47 Gower Street London WC1E 6HH

  2011/0045/L 50 yards away

  Additions and alterations, involving the removal of existing glazed construction to rear elevation at 2nd floor half landing level and replacement of existing door with new window to dwelling house (Class C3).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing
  Domestic

• 49 Gower Street London WC1E 6HH

  2025/2168/T 50 yards away

  (TPO REF: C5-T8) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) (T74) - Prune from adjacent structure to clear building by 1.5m.

  Granted Trees

• 47 Gower Street London WC1E 6HH

  2024/2343/T 50 yards away

  (TPO REF: C5-T7) REAR GARDEN: 1 x London Plane (T5) - Crown lift to 2.5m above the roofline of 10 - 40 Ridgmount Street, by cutting secondary laterals only.

  Granted Trees

• 43 Gower Street London WC1E 6HH

  2015/3730/T 50 yards away

  REAR GARDEN: Central Area 3 x Trees of Heaven - crown reduce in height by approximately 2.5 meters and to crown reduce lateral branches by approximately 2.5 meters (general maintenance and to allow more light into the garden whilst retaining the natural shape of the tree) and clear all arisings leaving site clean and tidy.

  Granted Trees

• 2026/4032/T Awaiting decision

  37 Hollycroft Avenue London NW3 7QJ

  REAR GARDEN: 1 x Plum (T1) - Reduce crown of the vertical branch by up to 3m and the angled stem's crown by up to 1.5ms, both to suitable pruning points. 1 x Magnolia (T2 & T3) - Reduce overall crowns by approx. 20%, ??m removing crossing branches to improve the crown's structure and appearance. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Japanese Acer (T4) - Reduce overall crown by approx. 1m, pruning back to suitable growth points. As an Arboricultural Approved contractor (#AC2626), all works will be undertaken in accordance with BS 39982010 - Tree Work - Recommendations.

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
• 2026/4061/T Awaiting decision

  9 Wedderburn Road London NW3 5QS

  DD 5 Day Notice REAR GARDEN: 1 x Judas (T1) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Elderberry (T2) - Fell to ground level.

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
• 2026/4064/T Awaiting decision

  28 Albert Street London NW1 7NU

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

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
• 2026/4028/T Awaiting decision

  16 Ferncroft Avenue London NW3 7PH

  REAR GARDEN: 1 x Beech (Fagus sylvatica) (T1) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Cypress (T2) - Reduce by approx. 3m - 4m in height and trim the remaining crown to shape.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
• 2026/4040/T Awaiting decision

  35 Hollycroft Avenue London NW3 7QJ

  REAR GARDEN: 1 x Acer (T1) - Crown lift to 5m above ground level to the boundary line.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees